OFFICER WELFARE Belinda explains that most of the


supervisors are ex-police and military personnel, “so they understand the complexities of what our officers face, and there is no need to explain their role, simplifying that part of the process.” Looking back at how the WSP program has been received internally and the data collected, Belinda continues: “Our provider presented to the PFEW National Council, where we had 160 branch board chairs and secretaries around the country in attendance. They were presented with case studies and advised of open cases. The event was impactful and received positive sentiment around the work conducted.”


example, Melanie Warnes, leader of the Conduct and Performance business area, proactively asked for input on data received, as well as more practical tools, regarding a member under investigation. Belinda says that a support session has been planned for February with Defence Medical Welfare Service, who created


“This work has undoubtedly saved


“Our last report identified some key trends, with general welfare being the main reason for contact. However, we have seen high levels of officers contacting us due to being under investigation, which has allowed us to identify that more focus is needed on this area.”


The WSP has provided information to help other areas within policing. For


a bespoke package to help support our conduct leads across the country. This will allow them to support themselves and the members, including the officer Melanie is helping.


“Being under investigation can cause the officer not to return to work, sometimes for up to six to eight months, which can exacerbate the problem,” says Belinda. “The wellbeing of the officer is undoubtedly affected when the officer is unable to get back into a work routine.”


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lives and stopped our members from becoming extremely ill”


The colleagues of an officer under investigation have to pick up the additional workload too, which adds to an already stressful situation. “We value our officers and want to ensure we do everything to help them in these situations. We want to get these officers back to work and set goals for them to be able to do it.” “Undoubtedly, we must recognise the work that the service provider for our Welfare Support Programme has managed to achieve, they are working round the clock to assist our members back to work way


earlier than they could have imagined,” says Belinda. “As the wellbeing lead for PFEW, I am very proud of all that we have been able to achieve with the WSP so far.” “This work has undoubtedly saved lives


and stopped our members from becoming extremely ill, or more broken than when they presented themselves to us, and I look forward to what the next year holds.” For more information on the


WSP, contact your local Federation representative or branch board.


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