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CARING FOR THE CARERS


Inaccurate and misleading Time Off for Dependants policies have been overturned by the Police Federation


Incorrect force policies on Time Off for Dependants (TOfD) are being overhauled. This follows important research from the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) that revealed a concerning number of forces were misleading officers and denying them their entitlements. TOfD is about caring and providing support for loved ones, but it can cover more than that. For instance, a


them when they’re in difficulty. All force policies on TOfD were


examined in regard to the beneficial entitlement. Shockingly, it highlighted that just one of the 43 policies was close to acceptable.


number of paid days or have put a limit on the number of days that can be taken off consecutively, the research revealed. The regulations do not limit the number of occasions a year the entitlement can be taken.


Greater Manchester Police


“I have seen a low take-up of officers using this entitlement, so we have entered negotiations to secure days off”


widowed uncle with no children of his own, a family friend, or even a neighbour may be covered for some parts of the entitlement if they rely on the Federation member to make arrangements or assist


32 | POLICE | FEBRUARY 2023 TOfD is treated as duty, and duty is


always paid for a police officer – yet, worryingly, in some areas policies state “there is no legal right to be paid”. A number of forces wrongly limit the


Federation Equality Lead Brett Grange presented the evidence to HR within the force and successfully negotiated a policy change. GMP was one of the forces


found to be limiting the number of paid days to three, but this has been removed following discussions. This force has since clarified the position of leave following the death of a child as being as well as,


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