5 weeks into my back to work schedule and I am now up to my 18 NHS hours with two private patients a week. I'm pleased to say that this has been ok although i do get tired, just rest when that happens.
The decision about my private work was made for me as I discovered that another physio who had been employed to see three of the children in my absence was going to continue seeing them. Initially this felt like a huge blow on my confidence and my finances as this formed half of my regular caseload.
However since getting my head round it, they are all quite physically demanding patients to work with and demanding parents so I'm probably better off without that stress. It did cause concern for my finances as my NHS salary is not sufficient on its own. With the two remaining regular patients I can just keep my head above water and the workload is about right for now.
While debating how I was going to improve this situation, I was offered  an almost full-time post at the children's hospice where the NHS have a contract which I currently work. It sounded like good news although with my hospital hours would be a full-time post. I don't feel ready to leave the security of my hospital post yet so not sure how doing both will work, but further discussions with managers might lead to an easier decision. I dont think anything would change within 3 months as there is a contract in place that would require notice to change.
This would provide security for the future in terms of any sick leave and all my pension terms, holiday terms etc would be transferable without losing out on anything. A Band 7 paediatric post is very difficult to secure these days with a lot of physios being down-banded so this is a great opportunity, but not the right time for me to be working full-time.
Quality of life must come into my decision making as I don't want to compromise my health for work and there will be a second income contributing to household expenses soon.

On the hair front, I am now sporting an Ann Hathaway look, following her crop in Les Miserables!
It is about 1cm all over and quite thick, dark brown not grey!! After many years of having it highlighted it seems dark but at least its hair. A shampoo I was recommended called "Fast" has certainly done as it claims and helped the growth. Amino acids are supposed too treat the scalp to encourage hair growth.
It just about feels like a short haircut now rather than a number 2 or 3.

Wednesday is my Consultant Review with my Oncologist, first one since finishing treatment. I'm not expecting any revelations either way, but will be good to talk through some minor symptons that persist and what to expect in the future. I think a lot will be just waiting and seeing, but hopefully some reassurance about where \I am at right now.
Somehow when all the treatment has finished its harder as there is no regular contact with doctors. Hopefully this appointment will help me to understand what happens from here.