Anybody know any good resources on this to give an idea of costs etc? My wife needs a kidney transplant and I need to find some options which would allow me to continue working while she gets better
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Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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my ex had a kidney transplant. up and about very quickly. she was in hospital for a week - i didn't even need to take a day off work.
its far worse for the donor - her brother was off work for 2 months. -
Tony. why don't you just take a couple of weeks off to look after her? Money isn't everythingThe court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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From what the transplant team said, it isn't a couple of weeks. Yesterday I was told it would be
2 weeks in hospital full time.
For the next
2 weeks - 3 times a week in hospital then for the next
2 weeks - 2 times a week in hospital then for the next
2 weeks - 1 time a week in hospital
then reducing to once every 2 weeks, month, 2 months etc
On each visit they will carry out a blood test which she has to wait around for the results. If the results are bad she has to be admitted there and then.
Throughout most of this time and for the first 6 weeks definately she will need care. Her mum is hopefully going to be her donor. Our son is blind and so needs a bit more looking after than most. Her mum currently does all the after school stuff regarding him - could arrange something easy there I suppose with sombody else.
I currently work on the outskirts of London - the hospital is in the centre of Manchester and we live about 12 miles from it in Rochdale. Travelling to it on Wed morning for a 9am appointment took over an hour and that was using some of the best rat runs I know.
I am prepared to take the time off, but would be interested in possible options.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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There are some excellent but pricy nursing homes. These are as good as a four star hotel plus there is 24 hour care. I suggest visit a few."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Surely they can let you work at home for a few weeks, I haven't seen a much stronger case than this.Originally posted by TonyEnglishThe court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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I'm hoping that is the case - but you never know. just thinking out loud at the moment.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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True, but it is right up there alongside oxygenOriginally posted by BagpussLet us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Tony,
I hope everything goes well.
Long trips are not uncommon these days for specialised procedures like organ transplants.
My sister-in-law had the same op about 4 years ago (she was 47 at the time) and was up and about fairly quickly, and has been fine since thankfully.
I understand that the recovery time depends on how young and fit the person is, and how far the disease has progressed, before surgery. Every case varies of course, so you have to play it as it comes along.
You will probably need some help looking after the missus after the op. for a couple of weeks at least. This could be provided by your local NHS trust (wouldn't recommend). If you have any family or friends you can call on then that would be better.
Good luck to you both.
You've come right out the other side of the forest of irony and ended up in the desert of wrong.
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Tony
I hope all goes well.
Have you tried phoning some of the nursing agencies, I am sure they provide this kind of service and you can get an idea of the costs etc
I know it is nice to be there yourself, but if you can't then a professional is the best way to go.Comment
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