2023

Season’s greetings from Derbyshire Police Federation

21 December 2023

For so many of you, some of the Christmas period will be spent at work

Your magazine is out now

20 December 2023

Christmas edition published online

Volunteer with us, encourages cadet co-ordinator

14 December 2023

Seeing the journey the youngsters go on fills Mark with so much pride.

Accord offers free will-writing service

13 December 2023

Accord Legal Services has expertise in all areas of estate planning

Police charity launches Christmas appeal

13 December 2023

Police Care UK has awarded more than £10 million in grants

Pay and morale survey: final reminder for Fed members

8 December 2023

Derbyshire Police Federation members are being urged to take part in this year's pay and morale survey

'I wanted to stop other people going through what we went through'

30 November 2023

Cam Spowart tells how he decided to join the police after a fateful collision involving a drink driver

Survey findings will make us stronger says Fed chair

24 November 2023

Members urged to fill in Pay and Morale survey

Four prizes up for grabs in prize draw

16 November 2023

Police Mutual launches latest competition

Menopause survey reminder: members urged to take part

16 November 2023

The ‘EveryonePause’ survey runs until the end of the month.

Webinars planned to help men open up about up about their wellbeing

15 November 2023

Everyone can play their part in supporting men’s health.

Men's health webinar: members encouraged to register for online event

8 November 2023

The webinar will focus on addiction and its impact on physical and mental health.

Members urged to take part in pay and morale survey

6 November 2023

Survey launches today

Autumn edition of News and Views out now

26 October 2023

Derbyshire Police Federation magazine is published

Federation welcomes Force stance on officer fitness tests

20 October 2023

The Federation will continue to monitor the situation for members

World Menopause Day: Officers urged to complete survey

18 October 2023

The 'EveryonePause' survey has been launched to coincide with World Menopause Day

Free webinar looks at proposed changes to pension scheme

16 October 2023

Sign up now

'Officers are not immune to mental health' says wellbeing lead

13 October 2023

Derbyshire Police Federation wellbeing lead Helen Gallear is encouraging members not to suffer in silence if they’re experiencing poor wellbeing

PFEW announces ballot on industrial rights

11 October 2023

PFEW is working with a leading senior counsel (KC) on its approach to pursuing industrial rights for the membership

PFEW conference: National chair disappointed after Home Secretary fails to sign off 'Medals for Heroes' campaign

11 October 2023

Suella Braverman addressed the annual PFEW conference before taking questions from members

PFEW conference continues after ‘an incredible day of debate’

11 October 2023

Day two of the annual conference will feature keynote speeches from PFEW chair Steve Hartshorn and Home Secretary Suella Braverman

PFEW Annual Conference 2023: A look back at day one

10 October 2023

Consistency, better pay and additional funding among the hot topics of discussion during day one of Annual Conference 2023

Annual conference: Packed agenda gets underway today

10 October 2023

Members can still register to be part of the virtual conference

Free pensions webinar available now

9 October 2023

Focus on allowances

Enter draw to win £1,000 prize

6 October 2023

Police Mutual competition is free to enter

Fed chair encourages members to have their say by attending online conference

5 October 2023

The event takes place online on Tuesday 10 October and Wednesday 11 October.

Praise for senior officer who walked solo across the country in aid of charity

4 October 2023

“It’s the hardest thing I’ve done. My feet are still numb from it.”

Officers honoured at National Police Memorial Day

26 September 2023

The event serves as a poignant reminder of the risks police officers take as they go about their duties.

Fallen colleague remembered

24 September 2023

Tributes paid to fallen colleague

Fallen officer remembered

20 September 2023

Tributes paid to fallen colleague

Family law surgery: book an appointment

20 September 2023

Free initial consultations

Special Constable becomes the first volunteer on the Force to receive Taser training

18 September 2023

Allow Specials to become Federation members opened up a range of opportunities for volunteers.

Student officer says ADHD and autism make him ‘anything but weak’

14 September 2023

“I needed to make sense of why I was behaving in such a way.”

Recently qualified dog handler tells how he ‘loves’ amazing role

12 September 2023

The pair have worked together for more than six months, building their skills and relationship

Change of venue for National Police Memorial Day

11 September 2023

This year's service will now be held at New Theatre, Cardiff

Fancy seeing a show - discount tickets available

8 September 2023

Contact the Federation office for a discount code

Donate and support cops in Ukrainian warzone

6 September 2023

The charity has a target of £25,000

Nearing retirement? Book a place on our next retirement seminar

6 September 2023

Experienced advisers on hand

Know Your Numbers – get your blood pressure checked

5 September 2023

Many people will have high blood pressure without knowing

Changes will undermine confidence in misconduct hearings, says branch chair

1 September 2023

Branch chair Tony Wetton has criticised Government reforms that will see officers found guilty of gross misconduct face automatic dismissal

Backing for online fundraiser in support of hero police officer's family

31 August 2023

More than £125,000 has been raised for the family of Sergeant Graham Saville

Moves to outlaw zombie knives and machetes welcomed by Fed chair

31 August 2023

Knives with no practical use will be taken off the streets

Fallen colleagues to be remembered at National Police Memorial Day

24 August 2023

This year’s service at St David’s Hall in Cardiff

Tributes paid to fallen officers

19 August 2023

Federation marks anniversary of deaths of detectives

Branch chair praises work of National Detectives Forum

15 August 2023

The Federation says there's "a glimmer of hope" a proposed law change could ease pressure on detectives

Call for police watchdog to take greater role in restoring trust in policing

9 August 2023

Police Federation responds to 2023 IOPC Stakeholder Report

Chief Constables urged to ensure they comply with police driving legislation

7 August 2023

Federation writes to all forces

Fallen officers remembered at annual COPS service

31 July 2023

Officers gather at National Memorial Arboretum

Officers quitting police service in record numbers

26 July 2023

Home Office figures reveal surge in resignations across England and Wales

Free webinar will look at pension remedy

26 July 2023

Pension remedy in focus

Countdown for 2023 PUT ride gets underway

19 July 2023

Derbyshire Police riders gear up for annual event which honours fallen colleagues

Virtual wellbeing course for assaulted officers now available

19 July 2023

Operation Hampshire training resource launched online

Federation won’t appeal pensions ruling

19 July 2023

National Federation issues statement

PTC offering new women’s health programme

18 July 2023

Advice and support on hand

Laura is honoured at national Police Bravery Awards

14 July 2023

Officer joined fellow nominees for Downing Street reception and presentation ceremony

Mixed feelings as seven per cent pay rise confirmed

13 July 2023

Police Federation describes increase as a step in the right direction

Former officer launches addiction helpline

12 July 2023

Confidential support available

Repairing damage of police cuts ‘could take years’

11 July 2023

Derbyshire branch chair responds to inspectorate report

Police Bravery Award nominee receives good luck message

6 July 2023

Countdown to national Police Bravery Awards underway

Minister says Britain should be proud of its ‘incredible’ police

5 July 2023

Johnny Mercer praises police service amid more criticism

Are you paying too much tax due to a tax code error?

3 July 2023

Members urged to check their tax code

Your summer magazine

3 July 2023

Read it online now

Frontline officers in spotlight for Response Police Week

30 June 2023

Chair praises courageous officers who are doing an incredible job

Looking for a new mortgage deal?

30 June 2023

Online mortgage clinic

Fed steps up wage demands amid public sector pay warnings

28 June 2023

Anger as Government hints at public sector pay squeeze to combat inflation

Still time to have your say on wellbeing

27 June 2023

Important opportunity to feed back to police leaders

Federation welcomes new chief medical officer to deliver Police Covenant

27 June 2023

New officer aims for 'consistent policies across all 43 Forces of England and Wales'

Men’s Health Week: Officer shares story of donating kidney

16 June 2023

Astonishing story is part of drive for Men's Health Week

Chair praises work of Op Hampshire

16 June 2023

Members are 'never on their own' - says chair

Annual assessment is a 'wake up call' for the Government

15 June 2023

Chair says annual report on policing must serve as a 'wake-up call' for the Government

Neurodiversity Support Group providing invaluable support for members

15 June 2023

Group already has more than 120 members

Mortgage surgeries: three dates available

15 June 2023

Advice and support on hand

Branch chair Tony Wetton wishes participants in the Light the Lakes event, good luck

13 June 2023

Branch chair Tony Wetton wishes participants in the Light the Lakes event 'good luck'

Health focus for new factsheets

13 June 2023

Support on hand

Statement from the Police Federation of England and Wales

7 June 2023

National chair and secretary on behalf of the National Board

Support on hand for carers

5 June 2023

Police Mutual factsheet offers advice and support

Postcode lottery for neurodivergent officers, says Fed chair

3 June 2023

Tony Wetton calls for set standards across forces

Police Bravery Awards: Courageous cop stopped attacker from choking colleague

2 June 2023

Derbyshire PC in line for national award

Chair’s Review Part 2: Tony Wetton shines a light on some positive stories

26 May 2023

Chair's Review of 2022 Part 2: Tony Wetton shines a light on some positive stories

‘Don’t use police as a political football’ - Fed responds to reform Bill

25 May 2023

Police Federation warns sweeping reforms could undermine work of service

Chair's review: Tony Wetton looks back on a tumultuous 12 months

25 May 2023

Chair Tony Wetton looks back on an incredibly challenging 2022 for Derbyshire Police Federation and its members

New priorities identified by Police Covenant Oversight Board

24 May 2023

Offcials begin work on three new areas to reflect changing nature of policing

PC John Fitton remembered

20 May 2023

Tributes paid to fallen colleague

Federation warns new route into policing could create two-tier entry system

18 May 2023

NPCC and College of Policing urged to rethink plans for fourth entry route

Mental Health Awareness Week: members urged to think about their own wellbeing

17 May 2023

Members are being encouraged to think about their wellbeing

Guide puts focus on Dementia Action Week

15 May 2023

Factsheet available

Improve your financial resilience

15 May 2023

Sign up for free webinars

Digital memorial will keep the memory of fallen officers alive

11 May 2023

The UK Police Memorial has created the world’s first digital memorial

New partnership gives officers and families extra bereavement support

10 May 2023

Oscar Kilo initiative

Sign up for the Big Step Challenge

9 May 2023

Officers urged to help the Police Treatment Centres

Merger of memorial charities welcomed by Police Federation

5 May 2023

Plans underway for National Police Memorial Day

Home Secretary needs to consider ‘common sense funding’

2 May 2023

Federation chair responds to Suella Braverman speech

Force exceeds uplift target

27 April 2023

Police Federation chair plays down success of uplift recruitment drive

Wellbeing focus for Federation reps

25 April 2023

CPD session planned for later this year

Find out more about the PTC

25 April 2023

Online information events planned

Officers urged to look at planned updates to Code of Ethics

24 April 2023

College of Policing consultation

‘Assaults should not be seen as part of the job’

24 April 2023

National deputy chair of the Federation speaks out

Police minister confident on officer numbers

24 April 2023

Fed chair expresses concerns around retention

‘All officers need to be trained to the same high standards’

20 April 2023

Concern over new entry route

Fixed rate savings account launched

17 April 2023

New product from Serve and Protect

Federation welcomes police minister’s reform proposals

14 April 2023

Planned shake-up designed to reduce red tape

Step up for a fundraising challenge

11 April 2023

Help boost funds for Police Treatment Centres

Blog highlights inspectors’ rights around rest days

11 April 2023

Federation issues guidance

Government publishes increased commutation factors

5 April 2023

Pensions update

Spring edition of News & Views out now

2 April 2023

Read the ezine online

Retired officer on a mission to help improve diversity within the Force

30 March 2023

Veteran officer wants to work with police forces to help shape a better future for officers.

Cautious welcome for Labour’s proposals on policing

24 March 2023

Federation calls for funding commitment

Free financial resilience webinars

23 March 2023

Sign up now – choice of dates

Federation deputy chair makes plea for return to community policing

22 March 2023

Police Federation calls for urgent action on neighbourhood policing

Essex Chief adds his voice to warnings over officer pay

21 March 2023

Federation has called for 17 per cent uplift

PC is remembered

18 March 2023

Tributes paid to fallen colleague

Specials: ‘An amazing asset’

13 March 2023

Police Federation praise for Special Constables

Federation calls for 17 per cent pay rise for officers

9 March 2023

Independent research backs claim

Caseloads and paperwork put pressure on detectives

8 March 2023

Federation raises its concerns

Help on hand for injured officers through new initiative

8 March 2023

Support through online forum

International Women’s Day: Branch secretary and treasurer reflects on career

8 March 2023

Being a full-time Fed rep is a hard but rewarding job, says Kirsty

International Women’s Day: Federation’s deputy chair shares her story

8 March 2023

Tiff looks back on her career to date

Federation celebrating role of women in the organisation

7 March 2023

Sign up for online event

No Smoking Day: free guide available

7 March 2023

Members urged to kick the habit

Wellbeing awards: still time to nominate

6 March 2023

Oscar Kilo helps celebrate success stories

Uplift Programme: ‘We actually needed 50,000 new officers’

6 March 2023

National deputy chair comments on recruitment

Home Secretary promises mental health resources to ‘free up’ police time

24 February 2023

Multi-million pound investment

Federation welcomes Met chief’s call for police pay rise

23 February 2023

Sir Mark Rowley speaks out

Violence against women and girls classed as national threat

21 February 2023

Home Secretary announces Strategic Policing Requirement

Legal advice available for member wills, trusts and estates

21 February 2023

Slater and Gordon can help

Planning maternity leave? Read our guide

21 February 2023

Pay calculator available

Labour sets out plans for neighbourhood policing guarantee

20 February 2023

Yvette Cooper gives keynote speech

‘Anti-violence Bee’ gets conversation buzzing

16 February 2023

Sculpture toured county

Violent deaths up

15 February 2023

ONS releases new data

Nine out of ten recruits intend to stay until retirement, survey finds

14 February 2023

Fed chair welcomes findings

Police funding needs an overhaul, says Fed chair

14 February 2023

Settlement announced

Take control of your finances

9 February 2023

Financial health factsheet now available to download

Sign up for a free financial webinar

9 February 2023

First one today

Wellbeing toolkit available for investigators

8 February 2023

Support on offer

Keep your children safe online

7 February 2023

Members can download Police Mutual factsheets on internet safety and children's mental health

Struggling with childcare during teacher strikes?

6 February 2023

Members reminded of their rights to paid leave

Fed chair backs calls for covenant to prioritise officers’ mental health

2 February 2023

National wellbeing lead sets out priorities

Time To Talk Day: support on hand

2 February 2023

Free guides available for Police Federation members to download

‘Chief constables must take better responsibility for health and safety’

29 January 2023

Reminder to forces

Officer numbers up by 255

25 January 2023

Update on Police Uplift Programme

Free online financial seminars

25 January 2023

Sign up now

'The police service is stretched to its limits'

23 January 2023

Chair comments on strikes

‘We have to restore trust in policing’

20 January 2023

Federation national chair gives evidence to Commons committee

Special Sergeant speaks of ‘buzz’ he gets from volunteering

19 January 2023

Rob enjoys best of both worlds as a Special

Branch chair welcomes calls for return to ‘common-sense’ policing

19 January 2023

Select committee session on policing priorities

It’s free draw time!

13 January 2023

Prizes up for grabs

MPs voice support for Elizabeth Medal campaign

12 January 2023

Debate in Westminster Hall

Officers’ morale still low new survey reveals

11 January 2023

Federation chair says members are at breaking point

Free app could help boost your health and wellbeing

9 January 2023

Resources at your fingertips

Seasonal factsheets from Police Mutual

5 January 2023

Kick off the new year in the right way with advice from two FREE Police Mutual factsheets

Congratulations, Bryn

4 January 2023

Elizabeth Medal campaigner honoured with MBE