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EveryonePause –

Federation carries

out forces-wide

menopause survey

The first police survey on the menopause women – the wider implications can also
has closed. affect men. It will be interesting to see
Federation members had six weeks to what the results show.”
take part in the online survey – called It was the first survey of its kind to be
EveryonePause – which was launched by the carried out in the police service and is being
Police Federation of England and Wales to supported by a number of stakeholders and
encourage men and women to speak about working groups.
the menopause and improve understanding Hayley Aley, the national Federation’s needs to change to ensure forces provide
and support women’s lead, said there was growing the right support and guidance, Hayley
“I hope many people took the time to concern at the varying levels of support explained, adding: “This will ultimately give
complete the survey,” says Steve Grange, available to women going through the confidence to individuals that when it is
secretary of West Midlands Police menopause. their turn to face this transition, if needed,
Federation. The purpose of the survey is to provide appropriate support and adjustments can
“The menopause doesn’t just affect evidence to give to leaders about what be identified.”

New campaign highlights

officers’ entitlements

Annual leave is the opening theme of a theirs and help them to understand what
new national Federation campaign to support is out there.
raise awareness of officers’ entitlements. “Officers work tirelessly to help
The campaign – entitled Did You the public: that is what they signed up
Know? – went live on 21 November to do and will continue to do, but it is
and will focus on questions that the important that if their much-needed day
Federation receives from members. The off is cancelled, or they miss an important
aim is to highlight key issues and to family event because of work they get
make sure serving officers know exactly that time back or are compensated for it.
what they can claim as part of their role. Being a police officer means other parts
John Apter, chair of the Police of your life are simply put on hold and we
Federation of England and Wales, says: need to ensure they are fully supported.” l How much annual leave can I carry
“Every day officers across England and On annual leave, the Did You Know? over at the end of the year?
Wales go over and above the call of campaign raises the following questions: Answers can be found in the updated
duty to protect the public. It’s essential l How much annual leave am I entitled Quick Reference Guide.
that they claim their basic entitlements to? In the coming months, the campaign
- especially at a time when their hard l If I have to work on a day of annual will also cover the topics of rest days,
work and dedication is not being leave what compensation am I performance and pension buy-back.
recognised in their pay packets. entitled to? Information will be available and regularly
“We will continue to fight for l If I receive compensation for working updated at www.polfed.org/didyouknow.
members’ best interests, but also hope a day of annual leave, what is ‘a day Did You Know? is supported by
this campaign will help officers to be of annual leave’ and what is ‘a day’s the hashtags #KnowYourRights and
aware of - and claim - what is rightfully pay’? #DidYouKnow.

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