What should I do ?

[Maggie_May]

Good morning all,

I would really appreciate your advice as I simply do not know what to do.

I am a registered childminder, most of the parents I work with are key workers therefore I can keep my setting open. I felt more than happy to do this, and to help out during this very frightening time. However, my family are very worried about this and have asked me not to put myself risk by carrying on working. I live alone and on biological injection Simponia for PsA and AS, also sulfasalazine. I also have inhalers for mild asthma and I am weeks away from my 66th birthday. I am self employed so I am not sure how I would manage financially, the constant thinking, worrying and talking myself in and out of this dilemma is depressing. I literally do not know what to do 😨

[helixhelix]

Yesterday the government announced some support for businesses and the self employed. It’s not much for self employed, but could help?

theguardian.com/business/20...

I think you have to look after yourself first. I know this will be hard for those who leave their children with you, but hopefully there are now creches with space.

[Maggie_May in reply to helixhelix]

Thank you I will have a read through the article linked.

[Hidden in reply to helixhelix]

I agree

[Soundofmusic52]

It’s very difficult for you but you should really put your health first this virus is a killer so I would self isolate hopefully if we all do this we can get back to normality quicker take care x

[juliea793]

I too live in West Sussex..You need to look after yourself first. Children could be carriers and not show symptoms..Hopefully a better package for self employed will come forward.