Wellbeing calendar

3 December: International Day Of Persons With Disabilities

This United Nations International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, we want to take a moment to recognise the hard work of those working in policing, shining a light on the tens of thousands of officers and staff with disabilities.

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4 December: Thank you campaign launch

A job in policing is hard, and not just for the person in the role. It’s time to celebrate and thank the families of those working in policing and acknowledge all they do to support their loved ones.

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1 November: Oscar Kilo at the Emergency Services Mental Health Symposium 2023

On November 1, 2023, the National Police Wellbeing Service, in collaboration with other emergency responder organisations and charities will host the Emergency Responder Mental Health and Wellbeing Symposium 2023 at Manchester Central Convention Complex.

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13-17 November: Wellbeing of investigators week of action

Developed and facilitated by the NPCC Recruitment Retention and Wellbeing of Investigators Portfolio, the week of action involved a variety of daily webinars to share best practice and encourage national debate.

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Take our survey on driver fatigue

Would you like the chance to win a £100 Amazon voucher in return for completing our survey on sleepiness and fatigue when driving? Find out if you have been a winner as the first twenty winners are announced. This survey has been extended to 1st December 2023. *NOW CLOSED*

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10 October: World Mental Health Day

This World Mental Health Day check out our resources to help you look after yourself. We've got information on mindfulness, wellbeing, resilience, sleep, and much more.

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9-20 October: WellFest Virtual Wellbeing Festival

In this blog, Wellbeing Practitioner PC Natasha Hill on the Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police Wellbeing Team talks about how the first WellFest virtual wellbeing festival open to all forces across the country was a huge success, and how you can access the recordings of the sessions if you missed them.

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16-20 October: Five day meal planning solution for shift workers

Starting on Monday 16 October, in this five day meal planning solution, we will work together to help you develop a meal plan tailored to your unique needs as shift workers. We'll address the common challenges you face and provide practical solutions to ensure that you can enjoy delicious, nourishing meals no matter what time of day or night you're working.

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10 September: World suicide prevention day

We recently teamed up with Samaritans to create a webinar all about suicide and how to help someone if you're worried about them. If you didn't catch it live, click on the button below to find out how to watch the webinar recording.

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19-20 September: Emergency Services Show (ESS)

We can't wait to meet you and hear about your experience working in the emergency services. If you are attending the Emergency Services Show, please come to stand E55 to meet us and see one of our new OK9 vans. The OK9 wellbeing dogs will be there too.

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26 June to 2 July: Response policing week

We’re supporting this year’s response policing week. Our wellbeing vans and dogs will be deployed across the UK, and we will be assisting with some of the webinars around nutrition and Operation Hampshire.

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17-21 July: Five day sugar solution challenge

Join our 'Five day sugar solution challenge' developed by our Nutrition for Wellbeing expert Anna Earl. In this challenge, we invite you to explore the benefits of cutting out sugar from your diet for five days. Each day, watch a video from Anna with instructions and guidance on how to follow the five day challenge. 

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24 July: Samaritans awareness day

We are delighted to be working with the Samaritans to offer a series of five one-hour webinars. These webinars investigate some challenging subjects including emotional wellbeing, self harm, and suicide. Click on the button below for details on how to watch the recordings. 

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Female police officers and staff to receive breast health education and have PPE tested

We are delighted to be working alongside breast health experts to provide support and advice for officers and staff, and test the effectiveness of protective gear on women’s bodies.

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12–16 June: Healthy eating week

Through our nutrition for wellbeing programme we want to provide you with the knowledge of, how what you eat can improve both your physical and mental wellbeing. 

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20 June: Launch of 'Meaning' film and wraparound

We launched a brand-new short film and mental health awareness package entitled; ‘Meaning’. This is the second in a series of films being developed, to create awareness, spark debate and self-reflection. If you are interested in rolling this film out in your force you can find full details on how to using the link below.

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