Thank you to Dyfed-Powys Police who signed the charter on 24^th February 2021 providing protection for their 2,200 employees.

Chief Constable, Mark Collins, said:
“In joining the police family, our officers and staff have devoted their careers to helping people during difficult and traumatic incidents – it’s only right that we do what we can to support our colleagues in their own times of need. “Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is one of the most distressing things that can happen, impacting the whole family, and yet many people are still working when they receive this terrible news. “Nobody in this situation should be worrying about work, and in signing the charter we are committing to doing all we can to offer peace of mind to all those involved. "This commitment will only strengthen our values as an organisation.”

Thank you to Coleg Gwent who signed the charter on 23^rd February 2021 providing protection for their 1,200 employees.

Principal, Guy Lacey, said:
“Working in partnership with our Unions, Coleg Gwent are incredibly proud to sign up to the Charter. Our colleagues work tirelessly to support our learners and demonstrate their amazing efforts every day. We too want to ensure our colleagues feel supported, and we know that this commitment will provide additional piece of mind during the most difficult of times.”

Thank you to West Sussex County Council who signed the charter on 20^th February 2021 providing protection for their 5,333 employees.

County Council Chief Executive, Becky Shaw, said:
“Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is not something anyone should face alone and as an organisation WSCC is committed to offering as much support and security as possible for any of our staff who finds themselves in such a position. It’s important staff feel valued whatever comes their way - in or out of work.” Chief Fire Officer, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, added:
“In our line of work as a Fire and Rescue Service, staff are bravely helping others in environments which are, by their very nature, extreme – so to show that they will always have the necessary support and can feel secure in the work they are dedicated to delivering is extremely important.”

Thank you to Qualifications Wales who signed the charter on 29^th January 2021 providing protection for their 80 employees.

Chief Executive, Philip Blaker, said:
“Commitment to our staff is important to us at Qualifications Wales and I am proud to sign the charter in partnership with our Trade Union to show our continuing support. We have strong values and signing the charter will strengthen these as well as giving our staff the peace of mind at a difficult time and enable them to choose the best course of action for themselves and their families.”

Thank you to Humberside Police who signed the charter on 15^th December 2020 providing protection for their 3,460 employees.

Chief Constable, Lee Freeman, said:
“Our officers and staff help so many people in their times of need, so it’s only right that we do the same for them. Your job should be the last thing on your mind when you’re given a terminal diagnosis, so this commitment is about offering peace of mind for anyone in this situation. "We’re proud to sign up for this Charter which will only strengthen our values as an organisation.”

Thank you to Powys Teaching Health Board who signed the charter on 10^th December 2020 providing protection for their 2,500 employees.

Director of Workforce, OD & Support Services, Julie Rowles, said:
“This charter formally recognises the support we give our staff and their families during the most difficult time of their life. We are fully behind the commitments within the charter and aim to ensure staff and their relatives are supported. This charter will enable managers to do all they can to help our employees to continue to work, if they so wish, during their terminal illness”

Thank you to Northamptonshire County Council who signed the charter on 9^th December 2020 providing protection for their 3,206 employees.

Thank you to Kent Fire and Rescue Service who signed the charter on 30^th November 2020 providing protection for their 1,500 employees.

Thank you to Buckinghamshire College Group who signed the charter on 9^th November 2020 providing protection for their 550 employees.

Buckinghamshire College Group, Principal and CEO, Karen Mitchell, said:
“Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is devastating for anyone and their loved ones. At Bucks College, we want to make sure that our staff, if faced with such an overwhelming diagnosis know they are supported through this challenging time with the security of work; and with dignity and peace of mind to make the choices and decisions they need. Signing this Charter is a positive and public declaration that we hope more employers will follow."
UNISON, Branch Caseworker and Organiser, Jim Williamson, said:
‘UNISON Bucks Area are pleased to recognise the important step taken by Bucks College Group in signing-up to the Dying to Work Charter and are committed to working with the college to help review, shape and introduce policies, procedures and, equally importantly, a working environment and culture that deliver(s) the key pledges contained within the charter’.

UCU, Branch Chair, Richard Dean, said:
"The last thing anybody needs when they’re diagnosed with a terminal illness is to be thrown out of work as well. We wholeheartedly welcome the Buckinghamshire College Group signing the Dying to Work Charter and we hope other institutions will follow their lead. The charter provides significant reassurance to members of staff and their families if they ever have to face the trauma of a terminal illness diagnosis."

NEU, Representative, Stuart Lindsay, said:
"The National Education Union (NEU) acknowledges and appreciates the commitment shown by the Bucks College Group to the Dying to Work Charter. Staff members and families of those who face the devastating news of a terminal illness will be reassured by the Group’s signing of the Charter. The NEU will be pleased to assist the College in bringing the ethos of the Charter to a practical, working reality.”

Thank you to Wrexham Glyndwr University who signed the charter on 16^th October 2020 providing protection for their 480 employees.

Organisational Development & Diversity Manager, Ali Bloomfield, said:
“Our staff are key to the success of the University and our students experience; their well-being is really important to us, building on the existing supportive mechanisms that the we already have in place.  We are delighted to have been able to sign the charter to show our commitment to ensuring that any member of staff with a terminal illness can feel assured of support and peace of mind at a time when they are needed most. "It will enable us as employers to provide our staff with the security of work, peace of mind and the right to choose the best course of action for themselves and their families, supporting them through a challenging time with dignity and without undue stress.”