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At the end of my Cake sale helps raise

money I still have

some month left! £1,000 for hospice

Do you need support with

your budgeting?

Let the Federation help you with See what your colleagues say:

a free confi dential one-to-one "I am very grateful for Caroline's support.

Financial MOT. She could see I found the whole situation
very stressful but she took that pressure from
me and was wonderful. She's a fantastic
lady."
Serving police officer, 2019
Your meeting with Caroline Harris could help you
manage financial issues that may arise throughout "Not only did she help me to understand ACC Chris Johnson (left) and his wife Sharon at the cake sale.
your police career and into retirement. how the new pension will affect me but cake sale at Lloyd House has raised £1,000 for the Primrose
she also helped me save money!" Hospice which is supporting the ACC and his family.
If you’re struggling to understand what workplace Serving police officer Bennett, 2019 A Chris Johnson’s wife, Sharon, organised the sale which ran
benefits are available to you and your dependants, from 10am until 2pm and was held in the café on the first floor of the
George Burrows could help. They have arranged for "Visiting Caroline Harris was well worth Force HQ building in the last week of September.
Caroline Harris, a financial welfare specialist with over the time. She helped put my mind at rest Mr Johnson said afterwards: “What a fantastic day, thank you all.”
And Sharon told the bakers and those who bought the cakes: “I’m
25 years' experience, to work alongside the Federation with informed information rather than truly grateful for all your support at a very difficult time. Thank you
and provide detailed information on the range of guess work." from me and the kids.”
Serving police officer Skidmore, 2019
pensions and schemes available to you. She also said a special thanks to her sergeant who raffled off a huge
Garfield to boost the amount raised by the cake sale by almost £500.
"Caroline cleared up any doubts about my
pension and helped me understand my tax ABOUT MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE
Contact the Federation to arrange your code better, which has resulted in a tax A person’s risk of developing Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is
refund. I highly recommend any officer who
around one in 300, according to the Motor Neurone Disease
free, confidential one to one support. is close to retirement come and speak to Association. While it can affect adults of any age, it is more likely to
her." Serving police officer Shippam, 2019 affect the over 50s.
0121 752 4900 by MND at any one time.

The charity estimates up to 5,000 adults in the UK are affected
MND describes a group of diseases that affect the nerves (motor

neurones) in the brain and spinal cord that tell your muscles what
to do.
Appointments take place at Guardians House With MND, messages from the motor neurones gradually stop
reaching the muscles. This leads the muscles to weaken, stiffen and
waste. MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe.
West Midlands Police Federation is an Appointed Representative of George Burrows. George Burrows MND is life-shortening and there is no cure. Although the
is a trading name of Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, which is authorized and regulated disease will progress, symptoms can be managed to help achieve
by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Offi ce: Spectrum Building, 7th Floor, 55 Blythswood ,
G2 7AT. Registered in Scotland. Company Number: SC108909. www.ajg.com/uk the best possible quality of life, the charity says.
Helping with the fund-raising Sally Astwood.
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