Thanks guys - no kids involved (although enjoy the practice). As I mentioned renting is not an option with the going rate for a one bed flat above a shop 700 quid upwards in this area of London.
Asking for a posting is also not an option - as I mentioned I have been selected for promotion, so it will all depend on that, although I do have preferences noted on JPA (no laughing please!)
Agree with the point distinguishing duty of care with welfare issues, but just feel incredibly strongly that there are many of us whose marriages have disintegrated as a direct result of our careers (not blaming it all on that - but it is a very large reason) and at the very least some offer of help with either storage or some form of financial help would be a pretty good gesture and not leave you feeling so isolated and rubbish about things.
CC