Northern Gas Networks

Thank you to Northern Gas Networks who signed the charter on 29th 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.”

NHS Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you to NHS Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust who signed the charter on 19th 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.”

Wincanton

Wincanton

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

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Thank you to Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council who signed the charter on 22nd 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.”

Kirklees College

Kirklees College

Thank you to Kirklees College who signed the charter on 25th 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.”

Charnwood Borough Council

Charnwood Borough Council

Thank you to Charnwood Borough Council who signed the charter on 7th 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.”

Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Services

COPFS

Thank you to Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Services who signed the charter on 24th 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.”

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Thank you to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service who signed the charter on 21st February 2022 providing protection for their 7,728 employees.

SFRS Chief Officer, Martin Blunden, said:
“We support the TUC’s Dying to Work Campaign and in signing the Dying to Work Charter, we show our continued commitment to the welfare of the staff of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. “The health and wellbeing of our staff is a priority and when employees are faced with a serious or terminal illness, it is important that they are able to choose the path that is right for them and their families, without having the additional worry of financial uncertainty. We hope that the signing of this charter will provide reassurance to our employees that they have the support of their employer at a time when they need it the most.”

Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council

Thank you to Manchester City Council who signed the charter on 15th February 2022 providing protection for their 7,250 employees.

Deputy Leader, Cllr Luthfur Rahman, said:
“We are proud to be a signatory to the TUC Dying to Work Charter. We want to ensure that every one of our employees feels supported throughout every stage of their life. The Council will treat employees diagnosed with a terminal illness with the utmost dignity and respect and recognise and support them with any physical and psychological challenges arising from their diagnosis. "In line with the Charter the Council is committed to providing employees with the security of work, peace of mind and right to choose the best course of action for themselves and their families which helps them through this challenging period with dignity.”