Thank you to Broxtowe Borough Council who signed the charter on 20th February 2020 providing protection for their 750 employees.

Chair of the Personnel Committee, Councillor Marie Hannah, said:
“We are proud to sign the Dying to Work Charter today as everyone deserves to have their employee rights protected, being diagnosed with a terminal illness is out of the employees control and so they should not be penalised for this but protected and supported through what is already a difficult time. Broxtowe Borough Council believes that employee health is a top priority and hopes today shows the commitment we make to support our employees.”

Thank you to Hywel Dda University Health Board who signed the charter on 14th 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 10th 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 4th 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 24th 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 West Lothian Council who signed the charter on 17th January 2020 providing protection for their 8,420 employees.

Lawrence Fitzpatrick, Leader of West Lothian Council, said:
“By signing this charter we recognise that terminal illness requires support and understanding and not additional and avoidable stress and worry. "We support the TUC's Dying to Work campaign so that all employees battling terminal illness have adequate employment protection and have their death in service benefits protected for the loved ones they leave behind." Julie Whitelaw, Head of Corporate Services for West Lothian Council, added:
"Terminally ill workers will be secure in the knowledge that we will support them following their diagnosis and that we recognise that safe and reasonable work can help maintain dignity, offer a valuable distraction and can be therapeutic in itself. We will provide our employees with the security of work, peace of mind and the right to choose the best course of action for themselves, and their families, which helps them through this period with dignity and without undue financial loss.”

Thank you to North of Tyne Combined Authority who signed the charter on 16th 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 13th 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.”

Thank you to Hovis who signed the charter on 28th November 2019 providing protection for their 2,700 employees.

HR Director, Pete Hill, said:
“For those who are given a terminal diagnosis, it is important that they can focus on themselves and their families without the stress of needing to worry about their employment. This is a practice that we have naturally adopted, so I did not hesitate in agreeing to sign the charter when asked to do so by our four unions, Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union (BFAWU), Unite the Union, United Road Transport Union (URTU) and Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW).”

Thank you to Northumbria Police who signed the charter on 28th November 2019 providing protection for their 5,092 employees.

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, said:
“Your job should be the last thing on your mind when you’re given a terminal diagnosis. You need dignity, you need money – you need a responsible employer who will step up and help you through the difficulties that lie ahead. Our officers and staff help so many people in their times of need – it’s only right that our organisations do the same. This commitment is about offering peace of mind and the right to choose a course of action that’s right for you and your family. Every person battling terminal conditions should be able to choose how to spend their final months. I hope to see as many companies and organisations as possible sign up to the Dying to Work campaign to show employees that they are valued and will be given the support they rightly deserve.”