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wellbeing is important and to understand
That is the view of Jon Nott, chair of West The NPCC has worked with Oscar Kilo, how and where to seek support when it is
Midlands Police Federation, who was NPWS, the College of Policing and the Police needed.
Great value insurance, commenting after the National Police Chiefs’ Federation to deliver “These officers routinely face and deal
Council (NPCC) launched a week of action in a range of wellbeing with some of the most challenging and
for all serving and retired mid-March focussing on response officers. and resilience difficult situations in society. They are
“The NPCC wanted to put a special initiatives, co- frequently the first on the scene whenever
Police Officers, Specials, emphasis on officer wellbeing and help raise ordinated an incident occurs, and they are often the
awareness of the support that is available,” specifically for first and only contact that many ever have
Staff and Partners. he explains. response officers’ with the police service. It is only right that
“Everyone involved in policing plays their needs, during this they feel supported in the work they do.
part in providing effective policing services week. “I encourage all senior leaders in
for our communities and all officers should Wellbeing vans were deployed across the policing to get involved with this initiative
be aware of the support services that are UK and wellbeing dogs were available to and to ensure that every opportunity is
available to them through the Police some forces, along with a series of Oscar Kilo taken to recognise and celebrate the
Federation, the Force, mental health charities webinars around sleep, fatigue and resilience, incredible work these officers do every day”.
and bodies such as Oscar Kilo, which is the and toolkits for self-care and compassion. Chief Constable Rhodes added: “It is
National Police Wellbeing Service. A number of engagement opportunities important to know that this is not just a
“But this week of action puts the for frontline officers took place including a one-off event; we want to use this week as
spotlight on the pressures faced by response #WECOPS response policing conversation an opportunity to let officers know that
policing officers who, through repeated with NPCC wellbeing lead Chief Constable support is available to them and to their
EVERYTHING TAKEN CARE OF: exposure to traumatic incidents, can find Andy Rhodes and response policing lead forces, all year round. The wellbeing of
their mental health suffers.
Deputy Chief Constable Serena Kennedy.
officers and staff is a priority for all police
“We want them – and other officers - to DCC Kennedy said: “The aim of the week chiefs. We are always listening and support
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