Thank you to West Yorkshire Police who signed the charter on 3^rd July 2023 providing protection for their 10,789 employees.

Chief Constable, John Robins, said:
“West Yorkshire Police stands united in our commitment to fostering a culture of compassion and respect, where the rights and well-being of every employee are upheld, even in the face of adversity. I sign this charter to support and safeguard those with terminal illnesses and together, we embrace empathy, understanding, and unwavering support, ensuring that no one walks this journey alone.”

Thank you to Northern Gas Networks who signed the charter on 29^th June 2023 providing protection for their 1,500 employees.

CEO, Mark Horsley, said:
“Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is proud to be supporting the Dying to Work Charter and more importantly what that means for our colleagues. When someone finds themselves facing a terminal diagnosis, it is vital that they are treated with kindness, respect and dignity from those around them. This undoubtedly includes their employer and at NGN we are wholly committed to supporting our colleagues during an incredibly difficult and distressing time.”

Thank you to NHS Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust who signed the charter on 19^th June 2023 providing protection for their 20,000 employees.

Chief of People, Nicky Clarke, said:
“It’s so important that we encourage everyone to talk about death and dying rather than it be a topic we try to avoid because it feels too uncomfortable or scary. "Providing a working environment where our people know we will be there to support them and enable them to make a choice that is right for them at such an incredibly difficult time is a top priority when it comes to health and wellbeing across our organisation. "As an NHS organisation, we support patients and their loved ones in their time of need so it is only right that we do the same for our colleagues.”

Thank you to Wincanton who signed the charter on 29^th March 2023 providing protection for their 20,300 employees.

Thank you to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council who signed the charter on 22^nd November 2022 providing protection for their 3,025 employees.

Interim Chief Executive, Damien McCann, said:
“The mental health and wellbeing of all our staff is extremely important to us here at Blaenau Gwent Council. We’re proud to have signed the Dying to Work Charter, which demonstrates our continued commitment to supporting our colleagues who find themselves faced with such a devastating diagnosis. At a time of great emotional stress, fear and uncertainty colleagues will be fully supported; treated with kindness and dignity and be able to feel secure in their employment.”

Thank you to Kirklees College who signed the charter on 25^th October 2022 providing protection for their 884 employees.

Interim HR Business Partner, Kelly Wells, said:
“This is to show Kirklees College commitment to support colleagues should they receive a terminal ill health diagnosis. This can be a time of huge emotional stress, fear and uncertainty and so signing up to this campaign will hopefully give colleagues reassurance that they will be treated with kindness, job security and dignity.”

Thank you to University of Liverpool who signed the charter on 7^th September 2022 providing protection for their 7,808 employees.

Thank you to PCC & Merseyside Police who signed the charter on 24^th July 2022 providing protection for their 6,650 employees.

Merseyside Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, said:
“There can be no more traumatic time in life than dealing with the diagnosis of a terminal disease. “It is crucial that any member of staff and their family in that devastating situation gets the best possible support and that includes employee protection. “By signing up to the TUC’s Dying to Work charter, I hope we can provide security, respect and peace of mind to all of 6,650 employees in my office and within Merseyside Police that if the unthinkable happens we will be there to support and help them. “By doing so we can guarantee staff dignity in the workplace and the right to choose the best path for them and their loved ones, ensuring they don’t have the additional worry of financial uncertainty." Chief Constable, Serena Kennedy said: “Anyone who receives the devastating news of a terminal illness faces a hugely worrying and challenging time and until any of us are in that position, we simply can’t imagine the huge emotional roller coaster that people go through. “What we can do is consider and have plans and policies in place for the things that may cause our staff to worry about planning for their future and that of their families. “The priority for Merseyside Police is to make sure that we have the right support in place for our staff and their families when they have received such devastating news. “So in signing the TUC’s Dying to Work charter, our clear message to employees with a terminal illness is that they have the choice to do what feels right for them. “Whether that is continuing to work or leaving to spend time with their loved ones, we will back them in their decision and give them as much support as we can.” Now, they have taken the pledge, the details of both the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Merseyside Police will be added to the campaign website alongside all the other organisations which have taken the pledge, including Cheshire and Lancashire Constabularies and Dyfed-Powys Police.”

Thank you to Charnwood Borough Council who signed the charter on 7^th April 2022 providing protection for their 477 employees.

Chief Executive at Charnwood Borough Council, Rob Mitchell, said:
“I’m pleased the Council has added its name to a Charter that supports any employee diagnosed with a terminal illness. Our aim is to support employees who are diagnosed with a terminal illness and to treat them with dignity and respect. We are proud to outline our commitment to the campaign by committing to and signing the Dying to Work Charter alongside our Trade Union colleagues.”

Thank you to Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Services who signed the charter on 24^th March 2022 providing protection for their 2,362 employees.

Crown Agent, David Harvie, said:
“I am proud that COPFS has signed this charter demonstrating our commitment to providing security, understanding and support to colleagues with a life-limiting illness. This initiative builds on our existing support for staff and shows what we can achieve for colleagues when we work in partnership with our trade unions.”