PTC offers amnesty for new subscribers

16 September 2021

Members are being reminded that The Police Treatment Centres (PTC) have launched an amnesty which means that serving and retired officers are eligible to receive treatment as soon as they start subscribing.

Throughout September and October, officers signing up to the PTC will be able to access treatment without having to wait the usual 12 months to qualify.

The amnesty also applies to PCSOs and Special Constables, as well as detention and custody officers.

“Having recent had a guided tour of the Harrogate PTC, I can personally vouch for the excellent facilities that it offers,” says Jon Nott, chair of West Midlands Police Federation.

“With a physiotherapy programme designed to help you back to full fitness without the long wait that can be involved with NHS treatment and a wellbeing progamme tailored to the needs of officers who are feeling the psychological impact of working in policing, the PTC also offers excellent value for money. It is less than £10 a month to subscribe and for that you get access to first class care.

“I would urge any officer who has not yet signed up to the PTC to give it some thought. The Force allows special leave for people to be able to attend the PTC and, as a Federation, we will help pay the cost of fuel for the trip to Harrogate.”

The PTC is a registered charity, which offers treatment to both serving and retired police officers following an illness or injury. There are two centres, one in Harrogate, Yorkshire, and the other in Auchterarder, Perthshire. A remote physiotherapy service is also offered.

Over the next few weeks, the PTC team will be hosting virtual information sessions on Teams, to help officers gain a better understanding of the support available.

These will be held on:
• Wednesday 29 September, 10am: Amnesty update and Q & A session
• Wednesday 6 October, 10am: Tour of Castlebrae, Auchterarder
• Thursday 7 October, 10am: Tour of St Andrews, Harrogate
• Wednesday 13 October, 10am: Physiotherapy information session
• Thursday 14 October, 10am: Psychological wellbeing information session
• Tuesday 26 October, 10am: Amnesty update and Q & A session.

To book onto one of the sessions, email fundraising@thepolicetreatmentcentres.org