Staffordshire Police

Staffordshire Police

Thank you to Staffordshire Police who signed the charter on 14th September 2020 providing protection for their 3,000 employees.

Branch Secretary of Staffordshire Police Unison, Rob Birch, said:
“By signing up to the Dying to Work Charter, Staffordshire Police is showing real commitment to the wellbeing of workers unfortunate enough to face a terminal diagnosis. Making this pledge should give reassurance to all that Staffordshire Police will work with UNISON to ensure our colleagues are cared for and supported at their time of greatest need.”

Coventry City Council

Thank you to Coventry City Council who signed the charter on 16th March 2020 providing protection for their 9,000 employees.

Cabinet Member for Strategic Finance and Resources, Councillor John Mutton, said:
“People with a terminal illness will naturally face emotional stress, fear and trauma. “Those at work should have the choice of whether they choose to continue to work or not, and they should expect help and support from their employer. “At the Council we fully support the work of the TUC and partners to try to remove any additional stress in these difficult circumstances and pledge to support the ‘Dying to Work’ campaign and to sign up to the Charter. “We will also actively work to encourage more businesses across our city to sign it and make positive changes so that those living with a terminal illness receive the respect and support they deserve.”

Public Health Wales

Thank you to Public Health Wales who signed the charter on 27th February 2020 providing protection for their 1,900 employees.

Public Health Wales Non-Executive Director and Chair of People and Organisational Development Committee, Judi Rhys, said:
“We are delighted to sign the TUC’s ‘Dying to Work’ Charter in partnership with our Trade Union Partners and colleagues.  Public Health Wales is passionate about the health of its workforce and employee wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. "Signing the charter demonstrates our commitment to support our employees who become terminally ill at work, providing them with the security of work, peace of mind and the right to choose the best course of action for themselves and their families during a challenging period for them.”

Broxtowe Borough Council

BROXTOWE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Thank you to Broxtowe Borough Council who signed the charter on 20th February 2020 providing protection for their 750 employees.

Chair of the Personnel Committee, Councillor Marie Hannah, said:
“We are proud to sign the Dying to Work Charter today as everyone deserves to have their employee rights protected, being diagnosed with a terminal illness is out of the employees control and so they should not be penalised for this but protected and supported through what is already a difficult time. Broxtowe Borough Council believes that employee health is a top priority and hopes today shows the commitment we make to support our employees.”

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Thank you to Hywel Dda University Health Board who signed the charter on 14th February 2020 providing protection for their 10,000 employees.

Deputy CEO, Dr Phil Kloer, said:
“This is 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.”

Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales

Adult Learning Wales

Thank you to Addysg Oedolion Cymru | Adult Learning Wales who signed the charter on 10th February 2020 providing protection for their 300 employees.

Chief Executive, Kathryn Robson, said:
“We have a fantastic team of staff, who work tirelessly to help our learners thrive and achieve their goals.  We’re committed to providing help and support to all our staff, and especially during times of distress where we hope to offer some comfort and security, to help relieve unnecessary worries.  The workplace is often an extended family, and we had no hesitation in signing up to the Dying to Work Charter, as any caring family member would do.”