Permanent residency - time out of Spain

I have a 5-year temporary residency in Spain and I am on the fifth and final year before I apply for permanent residency in January 2027. I have made sure to stay within the guidelines regarding time out of spain but this year things have not gone to plan.

Due to my partner's elderly parent needing help to move, I have spent the last 5 months in the UK. As we are returning to Spain shortly, this is not a problem as I have not exceeded the 6-month limit. However, there is now an immediate need to assist with an issue with my parents (one has been dealing with cancer and the other with dementia) and they are struggling. I feel really strongly that I should go over to help them at this time but it will mean that I exceed the 6 month limit out of spain and this will jeopardise my permanent residency application.

Has anyone else dealt with this kind of situation when applying for their permanent residency? Should I deal with this up front and contact the immigration office or is it best to deal with it if and when it comes up when I apply in January?

Thank you in advance for your help/advice.