Read our latest bulletin: June 2026

We are delighted that record numbers of you have already taken the 2026 National Police Workforce and Wellbeing Survey. 

If you haven’t shared your views yet, this is your last chance to help shape the future of wellbeing support across policing, as the survey closes on Monday 29 June.

The survey is quick, anonymous, and gives you a real opportunity to influence what support looks like moving forward. Every response counts, so please take a few minutes to get involved before it closes.

Find out how to take part in the survey

Don’t miss out – have your say today.

Staying safe from suicide

The death of any member of the policing family is a tragedy, and its effects are felt far beyond those closest to the person - across teams, friendships and the wider service. We have published new guidance to help forces do everything they can to support their people and reduce the risk of suicide.

'Staying safe from suicide: Principles, standards and guidance for the Police in England and Wales'  brings together evidence-based principles and practical standards to help forces structure their approach to suicide prevention and risk management. At its heart is a biopsychosocial framework - one that takes seriously the role that cumulative trauma exposure, operational stress and the culture of policing can play in the wellbeing of officers and staff. 

Read more and access the guidance

Soft launch of brand new psychological health insight tool (PHIT)

PHIT is a short, confidential Occupational Health led questionnaire designed to help forces identify early signs of psychological strain in officers and staff, enabling the provision of support before issues develop into long-term illness.

Currently in soft launch with four pilot forces, PHIT replaces the previous psychological risk assessment approach by allowing forces to include any locally identified higher-risk roles using HEART risk assessment guidance.

Delivered through existing Occupational Health provision, PHIT maintains full medical confidentiality and does not require additional clinical staff. It provides individual follow-up where needed, alongside anonymised workforce insights to support prevention, planning and wellbeing initiatives. 

Read more about PHIT

ResetU: The Podcast

Three new episodes of ResetU: The Podcast have been published. These Podcasts bring together voices from across the blue light community to explore what it really takes to stay well in high-pressure, high-impact roles.

Episode five: Move, breathe, reset: The science of nature and mental health

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Episode six: The hidden cost of service: financial stress, wellbeing & early intervention in policing

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Episode seven: Fuel for the front line: Nutrition, sleep & wellbeing in policing

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Find out more about Reset U and see if your force is signed up using the button below

Reset U 

Time's running out to enter the Oscar Kilo awards

We have already had quite a few entries for the 2026 Oscar Kilo Awards. If you are considering entering the closing date is 17 July 26.

These awards are your opportunity to recognise work that’s made a real difference to the wellbeing of officers, staff and volunteers across policing.

As part of our commitment to improving consistency and measuring progress across the service, all award entries must demonstrate how the work aligns with the Workforce Prioritisation Guidance (WPG). Entries will be cross‑referenced with your force’s WPG submission, helping us ensure that the work being recognised is connected to agreed priorities and forms part of your overall approach to wellbeing. If you plan to enter an award, please ensure your force WPG lead is aware of the submission. If you don't know who this is, please contact us and we can put you in touch.

The categories

• Peer Support
  Recognising programmes that empower colleagues to support one another through lived experience, guidance, and compassionate connection.
• OK9 Wellbeing Dogs
  Celebrating the forces using wellbeing dogs to create psychologically safe spaces and reduce stress across policing environments.
• Operation Hampshire
  For forces demonstrating outstanding care for officers and staff who are victims of assault, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and heard.
• Healthy Living
  Covering initiatives focused on sleep and fatigue management, physical fitness, nutrition, and wider healthy lifestyle interventions.
• Occupational Health
  Highlighting innovative or high‑quality Occupational Health services that proactively protect and promote the wellbeing of the workforce.
• Trauma Support 
  Recognising evidence‑based approaches that support trauma‑exposed staff across policing.
• Suicide Prevention
  Recognising evidence‑based approaches that reduce the risk of suicide across policing.
• Support for Police Families or Police Leavers
  Celebrating work that extends care beyond the job – supporting families, partners, and those transitioning out of policing.
• Staff Engagement
  Showcasing creative and effective approaches that strengthen engagement, improve culture, and help people feel connected, informed, and valued.

Find out how to enter the awards and read the full criteria for each of the categories on our awards page, using the link below.

Enter the Oscar Kilo awards

You can also read about previous winning entries by clicking here

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Hertfordshire Constabulary launches OK9

Hertfordshire Constabulary has officially joined the OK9 programme, expanding its long-standing dog scheme into a dedicated wellbeing offer. Building on support previously provided to vulnerable victims, the service has evolved since 2019 to meet growing demand for wellbeing dogs across the force.

Alongside a strong network of trained Wellbeing Champions, the team has now transitioned to OK Peer Support (led by Emily Martin) and OK9 (led by Jo Healey), under the leadership of Ruth McRoy With decades of policing experience between them, the team continues to deliver a wide range of wellbeing support – with more OK9 dogs set to join the team soon.

 

Coming soon

Oscar Kilo conference and awards 2026: Update

The Oscar Kilo conference and awards will take place on Tuesday 13 to Wednesday 14 October 2026, and will include the announcement of the winners of the Oscar Kilo Awards. As last year, the event will take place at Crewe Hall Hotel and Spa in Crewe, Cheshire. 

All those who have registered should now have now had details on how book their accommodation. We will be sending more details about the event in July.

If you are interested in attending and have not yet let us know, you can register here