Thank you to Natural Resources Wales who signed the charter on 13^th May 2020 providing protection for their 1,900 employees.

Thank you to Northern Ireland Audit Office who signed the charter on 12^th May 2020 providing protection for their 117 employees.

Thank you to Norfolk Constabulary who signed the charter on 2^nd April 2020 providing protection for their 2,966 employees.

Thank you to Suffolk Constabulary who signed the charter on 2^nd April 2020 providing protection for their 2,196 employees.

Thank you to Hywel Dda University Health Board who signed the charter on 14^th February 2020 providing protection for their 10,000 employees.

Deputy CEO, Dr Phil Kloer, said:
“This is a very positive step forward in supporting our staff when they need it most. We are proud to sign up to this Charter today which will strengthen our values as an organisation and as an employer.”

Thank you to Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales who signed the charter on 10^th February 2020 providing protection for their 300 employees.

Chief Executive, Kathryn Robson, said:
“We have a fantastic team of staff, who work tirelessly to help our learners thrive and achieve their goals.  We’re committed to providing help and support to all our staff, and especially during times of distress where we hope to offer some comfort and security, to help relieve unnecessary worries.  The workplace is often an extended family, and we had no hesitation in signing up to the Dying to Work Charter, as any caring family member would do.”

Thank you to Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who signed the charter on 4^th February 2020 providing protection for their 9,200 employees.

Director of Workforce and OD, Simon Nearney, said:
“Hull University Teaching Hospitals and trade union partners are immensely proud to sign the ‘Dying To Work’ charter.  Our staff provide amazing acts of care and kindness every day to our patients and therefore it is absolutely right that we as an employer pledge to support our people, particularly at times when staff really need us.”

Thank you to NEU who signed the charter on 24^th January 2020 providing protection for their 550 employees.

Joint General Secretary NEU, Kevin Courtney, said:
“I am proud to be signing the Dying to Work Charter on behalf of the National Education Union with our recognised trade unions, GMB and Unite. It will now cover our 550 employees. NEU is committed to ensuring that any member of staff faced with a terminal diagnosis is treated with respect and dignity and given all the support they need by their employer.”

Thank you to North of Tyne Combined Authority who signed the charter on 16^th December 2019 providing protection for their 30 employees.

North of Tyne Mayor, Jamie Driscoll, said:
“Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is about the worst thing that can happen to many people, it can upset everything in your life, and yet a lot of people are still in work when this happens. We’re calling for the law to be changed so that if someone is diagnosed they get protected status in their employment. And we think all good employers can do this anyway, which is why we’re signing up to it as the North of Tyne Combined Authority.”

Thank you to Royal College of Nursing who signed the charter on 13^th December 2019 providing protection for their 1,050 employees.

General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, Dame Donna Kinnair, said:
“Living with a terminal diagnosis can cause huge emotional stress, fear and uncertainty for the individual and their loved ones. “At times like these we are committed to doing everything possible to remove any additional stress and worry for all those involved. “By signing up to this charter we are demonstrating how much we value all of those who work for us whatever the circumstances their lives may bring them.” Head of People and Organisational Development, Liz Laughton, said: “We want our people to feel supported in work, so making this commitment was something we absolutely wanted to get behind. Indeed it’s something we, as a trade union, are encouraging other employers to do.”