PFEW DEPARTMENTS


or Federation representative. An assessment by the local Federation will be carried out to ascertain if the claim fits within the guidelines.


Once the assessment has been carried out, the local Federation office assists the member to collate the documentation needed to support the application and complete a funding application form for legal assistance. The local Federation office then


submits the claim to their Secretary to validate it. The funding application is then forwarded electronically to the PFEW Claims Department at Federation HQ for assessment and processing. The team currently has 9,409 live cases, including ongoing criminal trials, misconduct investigations and hearings, employment tribunal cases, civil actions, inquests, judicial reviews, and IOPC investigations that include death after police contact. On average, 80 new cases are received each week. In the past four years, the work this department has undertaken has recovered almost £70 million in compensation for our members.


LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT The Learning and Development (L&D) department makes sure all reps and staff are fully trained, so they can grow their knowledge base and improve their skills to become more effective when supporting our members. The most important roles in PFEW


are the reps and branch staff who support members in their local forces. It is important that Federation reps can capably support members, so we invest heavily in their development. The learning programmes that support them in their duties are continually updated


IN-HOUSE LEGAL The In-House Legal Department delivers comprehensive legal advice to the National Secretary, Deputy National Secretary, and Heads of the Civil and Criminal Claims Departments. They carry out a first stage analysis of funding applications and requests to enable the Claims Departments to decide which cases should be funded. Each subscribing member’s application is assessed against the fund rules and funding criteria and


and improved. All Federation branch staff and workplace reps now have access to a state-of-the-art learning management system that can be accessed at all times. This system enables reps to book essential classroom learning, where they are taught by experts and learn from their peers. Staff and reps can access a catalogue of e-learning, guides, and videos on demand. This helps keep them updated with changes to regulations, new policies, and brush up on soft skills to support their interactions with members. Recently, the L&D team made significant changes to ensure health and safety training for Leads was in line with relevant industry standards. All Health and Safety


National Secretary and Deputy National Secretary in lobbying for the best pay and conditions for members. The team comprises specialists in pay, conduct, pensions, and policy. They work closely with the National Secretary’s Office to provide briefings, draft correspondence, and consultation responses sent on their behalf.


“All Federation branch staff and workplace reps have access to a state-of-the-art learning management system that can be accessed at all times”


Leads can now become IOSH trained and accredited. This ensures that new reps get the best experience and can perform quickly after appointment. The team is now getting ready to launch a new on-boarding development programme for reps. To support effective claim processing, the department is introducing best practice standards to all courses. This means reps can complete key documentation to the highest standard, supporting the overall claims management process for members, and helping reps manage conduct and equality issues. In addition, all programmes are being updated, so reps are knowledgeable and equipped to support members.


POLICY DEPARTMENT The Policy Department supports the


considered on its own merits. The team mainly provides advice on employment, civil, regulatory, and commercial matters. They assist various business areas and departments with queries relating to case law, Police Regulations, Home Office Circulars, and Police Pensions. In addition, the department contributes to PFEW’s response to. Government consultations on legislative changes and matters relevant to our members.


The department is the front-facing PFEW team at all key stakeholder meetings, including those held by the College of Policing, the Home Office’s Police Advisory Board for England and Wales, the Discipline Sub-Committee, the Police Consultative Forum, and the Scheme Advisory Board. Part of the scope of the department’s work is scrutinising proposed changes to regulations and guidance, suggesting amendments, and raising concerns to work towards the best possible outcomes for members, and to avoid potential unintended consequences. Where


appropriate, the team works closely with In-House Legal colleagues, and liaises with the Research Department. The Policy Department owns the Terms


and Conditions mailbox, to where it responds to queries from Branch Board Secretaries and Chairs who require assistance with particularly complex areas of the regulations. In addition, the department owns the Quick Reference Guide, which summarises the main terms and conditions for officers. This is updated twice a year and can be found on our website. As well as the external-facing work of the Policy Department, they work alongside National Board members and business area leads to create, update, and refresh existing PFEW policies – with support from the Research Team to achieve evidence-based policy formation.


It develops and delivers training


to PFEW representatives on employment and discrimination law, and provides legal updates ensuring that representatives are kept up to date with the latest developments. The team also reviews leaflets and other materials produced by PFEW before they are published. The legal team employs a strategy that ensures a consistent approach to the provision of PFEW legal services.


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