Thank you to Essex County Fire & Rescue Service who signed the charter on 10^th September 2018 providing protection for their 1,200 employees.

Chief Fire Officer, Jo Turton, said:
“So many of our staff show unrelenting commitment to our Service, regardless of their own circumstances. The Dying to Work Charter is about our Service showing that commitment back to them. It is about us being there if ever the incredibly difficult event of being diagnosed with a terminal illness or disease becomes a reality. Today, alongside the Trade Union Congress, we signed this charter to make sure that peace of mind of their job security is never at risk.”

Thank you to Caerphilly County Borough Council who signed the charter on 6^th September 2018 providing protection for their 8,700 employees.

Leader of the Council, Cllr Dave Poole, said:
“Caerphilly CBC considers its 8,500+ workforce to be its most important asset and we already have comprehensive support mechanisms in place whenever any of our employees are faced with difficult illnesses. "This pledge strengthens our position and aligns us to other major employers across the UK who are also sympathetic to the needs of their dedicated employees.”

Thank you to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust who signed the charter on 22^nd August 2018 providing protection for their 6,000 employees.

Chief Executive, Aaron Cummins, said:
“Our policies and approach already reflected the majority of the elements in the charter and required a minor amendment to meet the charter standards and we were delighted to do this to ensure that we are as supportive as possible for our staff and continue to make UHMBT a great place to work.”

Thank you to Lloyds Banking Group who signed the charter on 20^th August 2018 providing protection for their 70,000 employees.

People Director, Rebecca Priestley, said:
“At Lloyds Banking Group we have been working hard to provide specialist advice and support for colleagues living with a terminal illness. Reflecting this important support, we have agreed to become a signatory of the Charter, which underscores our commitment to be there for colleagues through challenging times, when they need us most.”

Thank you to Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils who signed the charter on 7^th August 2018 providing protection for their 555 employees.

Chief Executive of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, Arthur Charvonia, said:
“A terminal diagnosis is among the worst news a family can receive, and when faced with it no one should have to fear for their work and their livelihood. By signing this charter Babergh and Mid Suffolk wish to lead by example, and provide at least a small measure of support and security to families going through such emotional stress.”

Thank you to Banner Jones Solicitors who signed the charter on 27^th July 2018 providing protection for their 130 employees.

HR Manager, Lisa Gill, said:
“We have always endeavoured to support our employees in the best way possible and so, by signing up to the Dying to Work Charter, we are demonstrating our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our team. The Charter sets out an agreed way in which our employees will be supported, protected and guided throughout their employment following diagnosis of a terminal illness and I would encourage every firm to make this pledge.”

Thank you to East Midlands Ambulance Service who signed the charter on 16^th July 2018 providing protection for their 3,344 employees.

Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, Kerry Gulliver, said:
“When someone receives the traumatic news that they are facing a terminal illness they shouldn’t have to worry about keeping their job. “We are signing this pledge as further commitment to supporting all of those in the EMAS team.”

Thank you to Blythe House Hospice who signed the charter on 14^th July 2018 providing protection for their 77 employees.

CEO, Janet Dunphy, said:
“Janet Dunphy CEO said “At Blythe House Hospice, community support is our bedrock; supporting our ‘in house’ community is integral to that philosophy. Our workforce is our most important resource and we must remember to look after each other.”

Thank you to North Lanarkshire Council who signed the charter on 28^th June 2018 providing protection for their 14,500 employees.

Council Leader, Cllr Jim Logue, said:
“We have always tried to support our workers in the best way we can and by signing the STUC’s ‘Dying to Work’ campaign we have made a clear commitment to all our staff that they will be treated with dignity and respect should they receive a terminal diagnosis. It’s shocking that there is currently no protection from dismissal for people with terminal illnesses and I would call on the Scottish and UK governments to legislate to address this issue.”

Thank you to Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who signed the charter on 15^th June 2018 providing protection for their 2,300 employees.

Chief Executive, Ifti Majid, said:
“We are pleased to confirm the Trust’s support for the Dying to Work charter. As an NHS employer, the Trust is committed to supporting any colleague who becomes terminally ill. Through signing the charter we hope to raise greater awareness of this initiative across our workforce, partner agencies and local communities. We also seek to ensure we are doing all we can to support any colleague who receives a terminal diagnosis while working for the Trust. We were especially pleased to welcome Mid Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham to be present at the signing.”