Thank you to The Wrekin Housing Group who signed the charter on 14^th July 2023 providing protection for their 1,200 employees.

Chief Executive of The Wrekin Housing Group, Wayne Gethings, said:
“Wrekin’s most valued asset is its staff and we are committed to supporting our colleagues and their families in whatever way we can. “We are proud to be a signatory of the Dying to Work Charter. I am really pleased that by working with the unions, we are able to demonstrate our commitment to providing support, security and understanding to terminally ill colleagues. We believe that everyone matters and this 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 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 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.”