Wrexham Glyndwr University

Thank you to Wrexham Glyndwr University who signed the charter on 16th October 2020 providing protection for their 480 employees.

Organisational Development & Diversity Manager, Ali Bloomfield, said:
“Our staff are key to the success of the University and our students experience; their well-being is really important to us, building on the existing supportive mechanisms that the we already have in place.  We are delighted to have been able to sign the charter to show our commitment to ensuring that any member of staff with a terminal illness can feel assured of support and peace of mind at a time when they are needed most. "It will enable us as employers to provide our staff with the security of work, peace of mind and the right to choose the best course of action for themselves and their families, supporting them through a challenging time with dignity and without undue stress.”

Staffordshire Police

Staffordshire Police

Thank you to Staffordshire Police who signed the charter on 14th September 2020 providing protection for their 3,000 employees.

Branch Secretary of Staffordshire Police Unison, Rob Birch, said:
“By signing up to the Dying to Work Charter, Staffordshire Police is showing real commitment to the wellbeing of workers unfortunate enough to face a terminal diagnosis. Making this pledge should give reassurance to all that Staffordshire Police will work with UNISON to ensure our colleagues are cared for and supported at their time of greatest need.”

Coventry City Council

Thank you to Coventry City Council who signed the charter on 16th March 2020 providing protection for their 9,000 employees.

Cabinet Member for Strategic Finance and Resources, Councillor John Mutton, said:
“People with a terminal illness will naturally face emotional stress, fear and trauma. “Those at work should have the choice of whether they choose to continue to work or not, and they should expect help and support from their employer. “At the Council we fully support the work of the TUC and partners to try to remove any additional stress in these difficult circumstances and pledge to support the ‘Dying to Work’ campaign and to sign up to the Charter. “We will also actively work to encourage more businesses across our city to sign it and make positive changes so that those living with a terminal illness receive the respect and support they deserve.”

Public Health Wales

Thank you to Public Health Wales who signed the charter on 27th February 2020 providing protection for their 1,900 employees.

Public Health Wales Non-Executive Director and Chair of People and Organisational Development Committee, Judi Rhys, said:
“We are delighted to sign the TUC’s ‘Dying to Work’ Charter in partnership with our Trade Union Partners and colleagues.  Public Health Wales is passionate about the health of its workforce and employee wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. "Signing the charter demonstrates our commitment to support our employees who become terminally ill at work, providing them with the security of work, peace of mind and the right to choose the best course of action for themselves and their families during a challenging period for them.”