Living with Vulnerable People procedure

GonePostal · Post by **GonePostal** » 17 Mar 2020, 18:09

Currently living with two over 70 year olds, one recovering from cancer. Slightly concerned I risk bringing them home something, is there a policy for leave in place? Current NHS advice just states to 'move them for 14 days' (lol) or to avoid them as much as possible.

I'm not one to take any time off unless neccessary and perhaps getting this virus is inevitable (tho i understand the need to pace out the spread for the NHS).

Anyone in a similar situation?

2yearpostie · Post by **2yearpostie** » 17 Mar 2020, 18:26

yes same here and in at risk cat myself

Post by **fb1969** » 17 Mar 2020, 18:51

Similar here, live with an 88 year old. Going to 400+ houses a day and with management that want everyone to take a bit extra to cover those sick - I know where my priority is.

Zicomurphy · Post by **Zicomurphy** » 17 Mar 2020, 18:54

Yep. 91 year old mother lives with me and my wife. About 150 people employed at my DO and my wife works in retail dealing with people all day long. Trying to work out now what to do for the best. 3 months without income isn’t really an option. If me and my wife can find alternative accommodation it would obviously reduce the risk of my mother getting the virus but would increase the risk of her having an accident or the isolation affecting her mental well-being.

circles · Post by **circles** » 17 Mar 2020, 18:57

In the exact same situation

Two over 80 year olds in this gaff, one of whom has a cold.

However, I have a feeling this dilemna will be solved for us in the very near future the way things are going.

Zicomurphy · Post by **Zicomurphy** » 17 Mar 2020, 19:06

Apparently for taking care of “dependents” the policy is being able to take annual leave, unpaid time off or flexible working.

cobain20 · Post by **cobain20** » 17 Mar 2020, 19:14

Similar here, my 87 year old father has cancer and I have to visit him regularly, and my partner at home has COPD and asthma - I don't know if the new finance package from the Treasury is going to persuade RM to let some staff stay at home on full pay? The money's there, apparently?!

circles · Post by **circles** » 17 Mar 2020, 19:33

cobain20 wrote: I don't know if the new finance package from the Treasury is going to persuade RM to let some staff stay at home on full pay? The money's there, apparently?!

Think its possible theyve been waiting for that announcement today before making any concrete decisions.

In the current climate its looking likely we'll all be off sooner rather than later.

trivster · Post by **trivster** » 19 Mar 2020, 21:07

today's policy is it is unpaid leave. Until the government say vulnerable people MUST stay home, it's unpaid. Currently they say it's strongly advised and vital but that's not the same as MUST.

Post by **POSTMAN** » 19 Mar 2020, 21:24

I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

Find out the employees concerns and reaffirm the processes that we have in place to ensure the protection of our employees. If the employee continues to have concerns and wants to stay away from the office work with them to agree how they can take time away from work. There are a range of options which can be considered including annual holiday, flexible working and Special Leave. If any time is provided as unpaid special leave, the manager should record this through “Other time Off – Special Leave unpaid”. When entering the absence, the manager should select ‘Special Leave unpaid’ and then choose ‘Personal Commitments’.

GonePostal · Post by **GonePostal** » 20 Mar 2020, 17:50

POSTMAN wrote:I have an employee who does not want to attend work because they are concerned about a family member at home. They or anyone within their household do not have symptoms of coronavirus. What should I do?

Find out the employees concerns and reaffirm the processes that we have in place to ensure the protection of our employees. If the employee continues to have concerns and wants to stay away from the office work with them to agree how they can take time away from work. There are a range of options which can be considered including annual holiday, flexible working and Special Leave. If any time is provided as unpaid special leave, the manager should record this through “Other time Off – Special Leave unpaid”. When entering the absence, the manager should select ‘Special Leave unpaid’ and then choose ‘Personal Commitments’.

Thanks for that.

I'm wondering with the latest annoucement of a job retention scheme, (80% of wage paid) whether someone living with vulnerables qualifies.

Soon see.