The Crushing Burden of Care: A Call for Compassion in the Workplace The children's commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has highlighted the immense pressure and financial strain faced by families when a child develops a serious illness or disability.
Her proposal for 12 weeks of paid leave at 90% of normal pay is a necessary step towards acknowledging the value of caregiving work.
The current system forces parents to choose between their job and being with their child, a choice no parent should have to make.