Blogs

Blog: ‘I’m autistic, but I’m not a walking cliché’

20 April 2021

Avon & Somerset Inspector explains why he’s open about his diagnosis as autistic

Blog: Helping members at crisis point

19 April 2021

Chair of Lincolnshire Police Federation Phil Clark explains how his personal experience of poor mental health has helped Federation members

Blog: Policing is unable to go ‘back to normal'

8 April 2021

National Chair John Apter reflects on the pressures of policing the past year ahead of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions

Blog: The stress that came with being injured started pretty much straight away

7 April 2021

As part of Stress Awareness Month, PC Claire Bond is sharing her story of how an assault on duty led to years of physical, emotional and mental stress.

Blog: The long road to recovery from a Covid hangover

17 March 2021

Wellbeing Secretary Belinda Goodwin highlights how we have supported members from day one and will continue to do so on the other side of the crisis

Blog: We must deal with wellbeing issues before help is needed

16 March 2021

To mark the first national Response Policing Wellbeing and Resilience week, National Board member Nick Mosey looks at the importance of officer wellbeing

Blog: There will be a lasting legacy to this terrible year

16 March 2021

Sam Dobbs, Northamptonshire Police Federation Chair, looks back on a baptism of fire and the impact of Covid-19

Blog: PFEW chooses to challenge gender inequality in policing

8 March 2021

This International Women's Day, Sue Honeywill, Women’s Group vice-chair, highlights more needs to be done including around flexible working

Blog: Uplift demands show well-intentioned words on training aren’t good enough

3 February 2021

Professional Development Lead Dave Bamber on the need for better training for Sergeants to take advantage of the officer uplift.

Blog: Seeing justice done makes being a detective incredible

27 January 2021

City of London DCI talks to us about why being a detective can be one of the most rewarding experiences

Blog: A fairer police misconduct system for all

26 January 2021

Conduct and Performance Chair Phill Matthews spotlights what must change ahead of giving evidence to MPs

Blog: Proud of a job that’s given me skills for life

14 January 2021

There’s an inner investigator in all of us – PFNDF Secretary reflects on a role that’s tough but rewarding.

Blog: Odds against dwindling number of detectives

5 January 2021

"We need to recognise the demands and personal impact of dealing with serious and disturbing crime"

Blog: I am a compulsive gambler

23 December 2020

In a new blog for financial wellbeing month, an officer who wishes to remain anonymous, tells how he has lived with a gambling addiction

Blog: Please reach out if you’re in debt

17 December 2020

This Police officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, struggled with debt until getting help from his local branch