CHCP commits to TUC’s Dying to Work Charter

24 April, 2025

The Charter protects rights at work for those facing a terminal illness. The campaign began following Derbyshire sales manager losing her job after cancer diagnosis.

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP) has today added its name to a charter aimed at helping employees who become terminally ill at work.

CHCP is the latest employer to sign up to the Dying to Work Voluntary Charter, following in the footsteps of businesses like Rolls Royce, Royal Mail and E-On.

The Charter is part of the TUC’s wider Dying to Work campaign, which is seeking greater security for terminally ill workers to ensure they cannot be dismissed as a result of their condition.

Dying to Work was taken forward by the TUC following the case of Jacci Woodcook, an area sales manager from Derbyshire who was forced out of her job after being diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.

The TUC is asking employers to sign up to its voluntary charter to stop cases like Jacci’s happening in the future.

Dave Pike, TUC NEY&H Regional Secretary, said, “The Dying to Work charter is a joint commitment between unions and employers to support the dignity and choices of those facing a terminal diagnosis.

“By signing this charter CHCP is modelling the best practice of care for its staff who have found themselves facing the most difficult of circumstances.

“We encourage other employers to sign and support their workers facing terminal illness. Whatever choice a person makes they should expect help and support from their employer.”

Sue Baker is CHCP’s Executive Nurse and signed the Charter on behalf of the organisation. “CHCP exists to provide compassionate health and care,” she said. “This compassion extends to our colleagues and it’s vital that they are given the opportunity to continue working with us, regardless of their diagnosis. We are very happy to enshrine this support in a Charter.”

Health and Safety Advisor Helen Johnson, who is the staff side chair and representative for the GMB union at CHCP, also supports the Charter and said, “CHCP signing up to this charter is yet another example of the great, wide-ranging support CHCP offers its employees. No one should have to worry about the impact that their terminal diagnosis might have on their employment and their ability to continue working if they so wish”.