Case Study: We take a look at the onboarding of Merseyside Special Constabulary into PFEW membership

We look at the cooperation between Merseyside Police and its special constabulary as they coordinate the opening of PFEW membership to all specials alongside their full time colleagues.

A Victim of Domestic Abuse in Police Uniform

Domestic abuse is a pandemic that goes unreported but it is time we change that culture.

Blog: Are police forces failing their disabled officers?

Equality Lead Ian Saunders raises concerns over Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley’s comments in The Times relating to officers on adjusted duties.

Mental Health: What is the true value the Government places on policing?

As the findings from the pay review body are made public with some stark submissions on mental health, our Wellbeing Lead Belinda Goodwin delves into what more must be done from proactive support to funding. 

Better Sleep tool kit

Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS), is there to provide support and guidance for all police forces to improve and build upon wellbeing within their organisation. Their services have been developed for policing by policing and they are designed to meet the unique needs of officers and staff.

The long and short of Long Covid

It has been two years of the Covid-19 pandemic and it remains a matter of concern. PFEW Health and Safety Lead Mark Andrews enumerates the challenges faced by police officers in general, and Long Covid in particular, as the virus keeps evolving. 

The surreal reality of policing the train strikes

National Chair Steve Hartshorn shares his observations about 139,000 police officers, who have been consciously denied a real term pay rise for 11 years, policing the UK's biggest train strike in 30 years.

Hold the line, we’re in a crisis

Tiff Lynch, Deputy National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, considers the current crisis in policing.

Why do we need Men’s Forums in the police service?

PS Matt Slade, Equality Lead for Essex Police Federation and Chair and co-founder of the Essex Police Men’s Forum, shares his experience and tells us why a support network for men is needed in the police service.

Men's Health Week: Seek support when needed

For Men’s Health Week, Zac Mader, Secretary of the Race Religion and Belief Group and member of the Wellbeing Group tells us about the importance of being aware of psychological and physiological issues faced by male police officers and the need for seeking professional support to address them.

Pride Month 2022

Chair of PFEW's LGBTQ+ Equality Group, Ian Ashton speaks on the importance of Pride Month, the work being done by the group and his own journey to coming out.

'Talking is a huge key to turning a corner with mental health'

‘Don’t be frightened to admit you are struggling’

D&C Sergeant and Fed rep Sue Honeywill talks about her struggles publicly for the first time as she continues to recover following a harrowing incident where she was driven at and struck by a car.

Mental Health Awareness Week: Prevention is better than cure

To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, our Wellbeing Secretary Belinda Goodwin highlights what more needs to be done by forces.

International Women's Day 2022

This International Women's Day, we are committed to help in 'Breaking the Bias'

What does Blue Monday mean for our mental health?

January’s third Monday, “Blue Monday”, is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Spoiler: it isn’t.