Over the last 12 months, the rules regarding working have changed a lot so it is no surprise that lots of people are unsure as to whether they should be working or not. At present the UK is in its third lockdown. During this time everyone that can work from home should be. Those that are key workers such as medical staff and teachers etc can still work although the schools are not open to everyone.
If you are having to work from home you may also have children who you are having to hike school. This can make working really difficult and you may be struggling to manage both. It is important to talk to your employer and explain if you are struggling. They should be very understanding at this time as many people are in the same situation. It may be that you only need to work for a few hours a day or that you can do some of your work in the evening freeing up time during the day for you to help your children with their homework. The furlough scheme is still running so you may be offered to be furloughed for a period of time.