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In regards to the being back in work for at least 3 months. Would they consider me technically being back if I’ve been using annual leave/on sick

My maternity officially ended on the first of April, I’ve been using last years annual leave up and now I’ve just had an operation which puts me off sick. Now that my childcare (grandparents) have health issues we’re debating whether it’s even worth me going back to work. Does anyone know if the returning to work fo...

Do you get 'extra' breaks at work?

I appreciate this depends on the exact nature of the job aswell. I'm almost 15 weeks and since week 6, I've have had overwhelming exhaustion and sickness. I know I'm slower with brain fog and not doing my job as well as I could. Many times, this means I'm working through lunch. The workload was relentless without pr...

KIT days

Hi mums! I need to do my KIT days very soon and my manager is asking me when I'd like to come in and the hours. Any advice as to how many hours I should start with and how to increase accordingly, if at all? How did you guys do it? Can you share your experience? Btw, I'm a band 5 nurse working in the ward and baby i...

Advice

Work have declined my flexible working application to go from 5 days (full time) to 3 days (part time) based on service needs. I don’t know what to do as I can’t afford to pay for nursery full time and as you all know, I can’t leave the job for 3 months upon my return. What can I do? 😭 I’m really stuck..

Returning to work for 3 months

So I’m due to go back to work at the end of this year. I’m aware that I have to return for at least 3 months if I am wanting to leave or I will have to pay my maternity leave back. My question is I’m looking at tagging my holiday onto the end of my mat leave to reach my babies 1st birthday. If I then leave after t...