Thank you to Ashfield District Council who signed the charter on 15th March 2018 providing protection for their 602 employees.

Council Leader, Cllr Cheryl Butler, said:
“Ashfield District Council is proud to be signing the charter today. We are committed to supporting any employees who find themselves in the unfortunate position of being diagnosed as terminally ill. Signing the charter reinforces the message that Ashfield District Council are committed to its employees.”

Thank you to London Borough of Enfield Council who signed the charter on 13th March 2018 providing protection for their 3,000 employees.

Council Leader, Cllr Doug Taylor, said:
“It is only right and proper that people who are terminally ill should be supported and helped by their employer. The last thing you need to worry about when you are seriously ill is how your employer treats you. Enfield Council is committed to the welfare of its staff and the signing of this charter demonstrates that we are committed to doing everything we can to support our employees.”

Thank you to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service who signed the charter on 9th March 2018 providing protection for their 833 employees.

Spokesman, Judi Beresford, said:
“Our employees are our biggest asset in delivering an efficient and effective fire and rescue Service and it’s therefore important that we have the correct policies, procedures and health and wellbeing support in place to support them, specifically in times of crisis and ill health. “By signing the charter, we want to ensure any of our workforce who become terminally ill don’t have the additional stress of losing their job, as a result of their illness, and the charter allows us to offer that valuable peace of mind.”

Thank you to Carmarthenshire County Council who signed the charter on 9th March 2018 providing protection for their 7,700 employees.

Chief Executive, Mark James, CBE, said:
“We strongly believe that every member of staff diagnosed with a terminal condition deserves the choice of how to spend their final months. By signing this Charter, we are providing the reassurance and peace of mind our employees need to help them through what is undoubtedly an already challenging and emotional time. It also allows us to promote and build on the policies we already have in place to ensure a flexible and supportive approach is taken at the end of an individual’s life.”

Thank you to Bombardier Transportation who signed the charter on 28th February 2018 providing protection for their 4,000 employees.

Communications Director, Will Tanner, said:
“Bombardier is proud to be signing up to the Dying to Work campaign. We are committed to ensuring that all employees diagnosed with a terminal illness receive security, support and understanding. We would encourage other employers to sign up too.”

Thank you to Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service who signed the charter on 28th February 2018 providing protection for their 800 employees.

Chief Fire Officer, Nathan Travis, said:
“The health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance and those who are terminally ill should be fully supported and not have to worry about their employment. We are very pleased to be able to support the Dying to Work campaign and join other organisations in supporting those diagnosed with a terminal illness.”

Thank you to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation who signed the charter on 13th February 2018 providing protection for their 5,400 employees.

Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS, Bev Humphrey, said:
“We are proud to sign up to the Dying to Work campaign. As a mental health trust it is vital that we provide our staff with as much support as possible during such difficult circumstances. If we can make life a little easier and take away any stress or worry about day-to-day life, we are happy to do it.”

Thank you to Treetops Hospice Care who signed the charter on 7th February 2018 providing protection for their 158 employees.

Chief Executive, George Cameron, said:
“Working within an organisation that deals with terminal illness every day, I am delighted to sign this charter and as part of our Compassionate Communities work would encourage all employers to do so. It is vital that we value our employees all of the time and not just while they are at work. Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is devastating not only to the affected individual but also the wider family and friends. It is at times like this that they need the support of their employer more than ever. We will be there for our staff.”

Thank you to Cleveland Fire Brigade who signed the charter on 2nd February 2018 providing protection for their 600 employees.

Thank you to Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service who signed the charter on 29th January 2018 providing protection for their 479 employees.

Chief Fire Officer, Darren Dovey, said:
“Treating staff with dignity and respect is at the centre of how we operate as an organisation and is embedded within our core values. That’s why we are committed to ensuring that staff with terminal illnesses are supported in the workplace on an individual basis, in order that they can continue to work and contribute to both the service and their families.”