Numerous studies have noted that the problems that mainly affect the caregiver range from simple physical fatigue, problems with the family and at work, feelings of incapacity and inadequacy, sleeping difficulties, depression, and anxiety.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published two public health guidelines relevant to mental health in the workplace - Managing Long Term Sickness and Incapacity [ 36] and Promoting Mental Wellbeing at Work [ 37] - and recommended more evidence-based research, focused not only on organisations but also on individuals [ 37].
"Consequently, a worker is entitled to take paid annual leave, which coincides with a period of sick leave, at a later point in time, irrespective of the point at which the incapacity for work arose". The UK's opt-out from the Working Time Directive only applies to the directive's clause setting a 48-hour limit on the working week.
This chimes with other evidence, including mental distress accounting for nearly half of all absenteeism at work and nearly half of all incapacity benefit.
Initially, they struggled on at work despite comments and feelings of incapacity.
Identity diffusion also shows in the incapacity to work creatively and in breakdown at work.
The role of women, both in the family (providing care) and at work (fulfillment of similar work to their male colleagues), pushes them further towards a declaration of incapacity [64].
Problems with work were reported in 21 50% of the adult patients, with permanent incapacity for work in 1 5%.
Cover against incapacity to work, long-term care services, and disability, will all be in the package.
As Edward Graham, advice and rights manager of the Child Poverty Action Group, says: "The test for incapacity for work is wrong.
