Many thanks for all the support. It's very welcome.
For the record, support from other FR pilots is excellent. (after 6 sector days, surfing the net, even the excellent PPRuNe site is lowish on the priority list!) In particular from the next in line FO's who see the writing on the wall for them.
Also for the record, both IALPA/IMPACT and BALPA have been supportive. Detailed legal advice has been obtained and is being evaluated.