Issue - meetings

To consider the report.

Contact: Deborah Lucas, Head of People Services

That the Dying to Work Charter be adopted.

The Committee received a report which explained the Dying to Work Charter and sought support for the approval of the Charter.

The report advised that the Charter set out an agreed commitment and approach as to how employees would be supported, protected and guided throughout their employment, following a terminal diagnosis. The Charter was appended to the considered report. It was noted that, whilst the Council already had established guidance and practice in managing complex health issues, the signing of the Charter would provide an affirmation of a collective approach as a supportive employer.

The Committee were advised that, in addition to providing support to employees, it was also proposed that the Council’s commitment extended to supporting employees who have close family members with a terminal illness.

 RESOLVED - That the Dying to Work Charter be adopted.