Thank you to Northamptonshire Police who signed the charter on 15^th August 2017 providing protection for their 1,969 employees.

Deputy Chief Constable, Rachel Swann, said:
“The wellbeing of our people is a high priority to me and it is essential that we give each person facing a terminal diagnosis the choice and freedom to decide what is best for them given their own individual circumstances. The Dying to Work Charter shows our commitment to this and I am proud to have signed it today.”

Thank you to University of Kent who signed the charter on 14^th August 2017 providing protection for their 4,056 employees.

Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, Alison Ross-Green, said:
“The University has a long standing practice of doing its utmost to support employees who are terminally ill and recognises the vital role that work can play in establishing some normality and social support as staff and their families the challenges and difficult decisions raised at end of life. For us, the Charter is an opportunity to formalise and make public our commitment to provide this support. In consultation with the Universities and Colleges Union we have also been able to use the structure of the Charter to think through some of the more detailed aspects of the support we need to provide. Developing the Charter has been a positive process and one that we would commend to other Institutions considering this initiative.”

Thank you to City of Lincoln Council who signed the charter on 8^th August 2017 providing protection for their 660 employees.

Leader of City of Lincoln Council, Cllr Ric Metcalfe, said:
“We fully support the Dying to Work Campaign and are very happy to apply the principles of this charter to the policies of the City of Lincoln Council. Those who are going through such an incredibly difficult time in their lives don’t need any additional worries, and the council prides itself on being an organisation that has the interests of its employees at heart.”

Thank you to Derbyshire Police Service who signed the charter on 27^th July 2017 providing protection for their 3,140 employees.

Deputy Chief Constable, Gary Knighton, said:
“We are pleased to be able to sign up to this charter to support terminally ill workers. We want to ensure that our officers and staff don’t have the additional stress of losing their job as a result of illness and the charter allows us to offer that valuable peace of mind. I’m proud that we are the first police force to sign the charter and I hope others will follow suit.”

Thank you to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service who signed the charter on 27^th July 2017 providing protection for their 450 employees.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Rob Moyney, said:
“I am really pleased to be signing the TUC Dying to Work Charter on behalf of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. Ensuring the health and wellbeing of our employees is at the heart of everything we do and by signing the charter, we are further enhancing that commitment to ensure that all of our employees have the security and peace of mind they need following a diagnosis of a terminal illness.”

Thank you to Cardiff Council who signed the charter on 12^th July 2017 providing protection for their 13,100 employees.

Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas, said:
“Cardiff Council is proud to sign the TUC’s Charter which provides a good practice framework to ensure employees diagnosed with a terminal illness receive peace of mind and support with regard to the right to choose the best course of action for themselves and their families with dignity and respect.”

Thank you to North Kesteven District Council who signed the charter on 15^th June 2017 providing protection for their 360 employees.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Richard Wright, said:
“We care about our employees and take their health and wellbeing seriously. No-one having to deal with a terminal illness should have to worry about their employment. Their only concern should be for themselves and making sure they are receiving the care they need.”
Chief Executive, Ian Fytche, said:
“We fully agree with this charter and everything it aims to do. Our employees’ health matters greatly to us and, as a responsible and caring employer, we will continue to support them if they are unfortunately given a terminal diagnosis.”

Thank you to Nottingham City Council who signed the charter on 14^th June 2017 providing protection for their 5,500 employees.

Portfolio Holder for Community and Customer Services, Cllr Toby Neal, said:
“This is a positive step taken by the council to look after employees who become terminally ill at work. The Charter will provide people with job security and peace of mind when they need it most and they will know they have our full support. We are proud to have signed up to this charter and by doing so, we want to inspire other employers in the city to follow in our footsteps.”

Thank you to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust who signed the charter on 8^th June 2017 providing protection for their 17,334 employees.

Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, Dean Royles, said:
“This is another excellent initiative from the TUC and we are pleased to support it. We want to ensure we can be as compassionate and caring to our staff when they are faced with a terminal illness as they are to the patients we treat and care for.”

Thank you to West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service who signed the charter on 25^th April 2017 providing protection for their 2,011 employees.

Phil Loach, Chief Fire Officer, said:
“Each case is clearly very individual, so we provide flexible and compassionate support. We work closely with any staff member affected to support their decisions and ensure the best outcome for them, their loved ones and the organisation.”
Cllr John Edwards, Chair of West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, said:
West Midlands Fire Authority is determined to be the best employer we can, even in difficult financial times. We are happy and proud to sign up and give our commitment to the campaign.”