Services - What we do

What we do

Everything we do is developed for policing, by policing. We support police forces to build better organisational wellbeing and meet their legal and moral obligations. Everything we offer is practical, scalable, and directly aligned with the unique challenges of the sector. 

This page details exactly what it is we're working on to support police forces, officers, staff, their families and those who leave the service. There's things here for forces as organisations to use, but also directly for officers, staff and their families.

Strategy and action plans

We develop national strategy and action plans to help forces deliver consistent, cost-effective wellbeing support. Use the button below to access these documents

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National Wellbeing Survey

The National Police Wellbeing Survey is a short, confidential survey which gives you the opportunity to share what it’s really like to work in policing. Use the button below to find out more. 

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Data, insight and supporting leadership

On this page we'll tell you about the work we are doing around data and insights and how we are supporting leaders to ensure that the service is meeting it’s legal and moral obligations.

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Clinical governance including occupational health

The clinical governance group (CGG) has been established to lead and oversee clinical interventions that support the police wellbeing agenda. The CGG will set the strategic direction for, and deliver priorities in relation to, medical and occupational health policy and standards.

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Psychological and trauma risk management

This programme is there to support those who are at risk of, or are experiencing, 'work related' or 'work affecting' mental ill-health and/or trauma related exposure. Our tools and resources allow and assist policing organisations to identify the level of risk and respond appropriately to reduce any harm.

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Operation Hampshire

Operation Hampshire provides a strategy, processes and guidance to help us respond more effectively to assaults and police officers and staff.

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Peer support for wellbeing

Our peer support training programme provides forces with all they need to be able to implement a robust and fully functioning peer support network. Our aim is to create a consistent, national approach to peer support and a national network of trained peer supporters.

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Healthy living

Healthy living brings together the work Oscar Kilo is doing in the areas of sleep, nutrition and physical health. There are ongoing academic studies in these areas, along with webinars and services to help inform and keep you up to date with the latest findings.

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Wellbeing dogs

Our OK9 wellbeing and trauma support dog service aims to make wellbeing dogs available to all forces who wish to introduce a dog as part of their wellbeing provision.

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Wellbeing vans

Our fleet of wellbeing vans have been having a huge impact all around the country. Click below to find out more about how they can make a difference and how to book a van for your force.

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Support for police families

If a member of your family works in policing, there are lots of resources and support available for you to access directly in this section.

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Support for those leaving the service

If you’re getting ready to retire or leave policing, you’ll find lots of resources in this section to help you navigate this big change.

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Oscar Kilo awards

Find out about the Oscar Kilo awards, how to enter, and read about our previous winners

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Mental Health Crisis Line

The 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line is an independent and confidential service for anyone working in policing experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.

If you're in crisis and need help now, call 0300 131 2789

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