Thank you to South Gloucestershire and Stroud College who signed the charter on 8^th September 2025 providing protection for their 950 employees.

Chief Executive Officer & Principal at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, David Withey, said:
“At SGS College, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we have always cared deeply about the wellbeing of our staff. By signing the Dying to Work Charter, we are ensuring that our colleagues know that if the worst should happen, they will be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect - and that we will stand firmly beside them and their families.”

Thank you to Dundee and Angus College who signed the charter on 12^th June 2025 providing protection for their 850 employees.

Principal, Simon Hewitt, said:
“As Principal, I am proud to sign the TUC Dying to Work Charter in partnership with our unions, reaffirming our collective commitment to fairness, compassion, and the protection of our staff during the most challenging times. No one should face uncertainty at work while dealing with a life-threatening illness, and this charter ensures that dignity and security remain at the heart of our college’s values. Together, we stand in support of our colleagues, ensuring they are treated with respect and humanity when they need it most.”

Thank you to NHS National Services Scotland who signed the charter on 5^th March 2025 providing protection for their 3,428 employees.

Director of Human Resources, Serena Barnatt, said:
“NHS National Services Scotland first signed the Dying to Work Charter in February 2023. This year’s signing of the charter embodies our ongoing commitment to dignity and security in the workplace for colleagues with a terminal illness. “We fully support the Trade Union Congress’s Dying to Work campaign and recognise that our NSS values of respect and care, and commitment to each other are reflected in our support of the charter.”

Thank you to HC-One who signed the charter on 12^th February 2025 providing protection for their 19,000 employees.

HC-One’s Chief Executive, James Tugendhat, said:
“At HC-One, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for our colleagues, especially in their most difficult times. By signing the Dying to Work Voluntary Charter, we reaffirm our dedication to standing by our colleagues who are terminally ill, and ensuring they have the security and dignity they deserve, no matter their circumstances.”

Thank you to South Staffordshire College who signed the charter on 30^th January 2025 providing protection for their 600 employees.

Chief Executive Principal at South Staffordshire College, Claire Boliver, said:
“We are deeply committed to the well-being of our staff. Signing the Dying to Work Charter reflects our dedication to providing a supportive and compassionate work environment especially during the most challenging times of their lives”

Thank you to West Lothian College who signed the charter on 13^th January 2025 providing protection for their 350 employees.

Principal and Chief Executive, Jackie Galbraith, said:
“Signing the Dying to Work Charter in partnership with our trade unions demonstrates our commitment to stand by our employees when they need us most. We will treat colleagues facing terminal illness with respect and care, protect their dignity and support their wellbeing. We are committed to their security of work, peace of mind and right to choose the best course of action for themselves and their family. As a Fair Work employer we strive to provide security and respect for our staff, and signing up to this charter is a further illustration of how we provide a supportive workplace environment.”

Thank you to St Andrew’s Hospice who signed the charter on 12^th December 2024 providing protection for their 182 employees.

Chair of the Board of Trustees at St Andrew's Hospice, Rachel Harvey, said:
“Our teams and our people are the most important part of the hospice, and caring for others at the most difficult times. This charter really sets the standard for the way we want to support our staff with their own circumstances, as well as caring for others.”

Thank you to City of Bristol College who signed the charter on 6^th December 2024 providing protection for their 865 employees.

Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Julia Gray, said:
“The mental health and wellbeing of colleagues at City of Bristol College is at the centre of our people-first culture. I am pleased to have signed the Dying to Work Charter to confirm the commitment to protect and support colleagues and their families during any terminal illness they may face. We have had an informal arrangement in place to support employees with a terminal illness for a number of years now, and by officially signing this Charter, it ensures those effected will continue to be supported during a difficult time. I am proud to support this campaign.”

Thank you to Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust who signed the charter on 26^th November 2024 providing protection for their 610 employees.

CEO of LAAT, Jackie Waters-Dewhurst, said:
“At LAAT, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Signing the Dying to Work Charter reflects our ongoing promise to support and protect our employees, especially during the most challenging times of their lives. It is another way of putting our vision into practice. We proudly stand alongside other forward-thinking employers in making this pledge.”

Thank you to Barworks who signed the charter on 7^th November 2024 providing protection for their 250 employees.

Head of Operations & People Management, Tanja Sonja Schoenberger, said:
“I believe we carry a social responsibility as an employer to go above and beyond when it comes to supporting our people. Terminal Illness is hard enough to deal with without having to worry about anything in relation to your workplace. Similarly to other aspects of human life, we want to make sure everyone who works with us is understood, given a platform, opportunities, an open ear and support.”