Physical & Psychological

 

 

 

Physiotherapy

Members can access 5 free physio sessions through Lincolnshire Police if they are suffering a recent acute injury that is affecting them at work. This service is provided by PhysioMed. In order to access this provision the following criteria must be met

• Be a Lincolnshire Police officer, staff member, or volunteer
• Demonstrate the injury is affecting your ability to undertake your role effectively

To access the service simply call 0113 2291309

As well as tailored support, PhysioMed also provide a series of online guided exercises aimed at helping with minor pain or discomfort. Just visit www.physiomed.co.uk/well-being-zone

Physiotherapy is also available to members who donate to the Police Treatment Centre. Further information can be accessed here (link to the treatment centre page)

 

Gym facilities

Lincolnshire Police provide gym facilities at the following Police Stations

• HQ
• Boston
• Gainsborough
• Grantham
• Skegness
• Sleaford
• Spalding

You may also use the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue gym at Louth.

 

Gyms - corporate discounted rates

Please click HERE for a list of gyms throughout the county that are offering discounted membership. Please refer to the health & Wellbeing section on the Force Intranet for most up to date details.

 

Fitness Mentors

Lincolnshire Police offers a fitness mentor scheme which provides you with a fitness instructor to help you reach your personal goals and improving your general health and wellbeing. To sign up to the scheme complete the form on the force intranet which can be found in the Health and Care pages.

 

The vision of #BleepKind is to promote a culture which prioritises health and wellbeing through kindness, understanding and support, to ensure members are ready to meet and exceed identified levels of operational fitness.

It is a support group that was set up by two full time Police Officers and Mum’s who wanted to create a safe space for officers who have concerns about the bleep test, regardless of what level on the fitness test you need to achieve. As well as the website they have an X account #BleepKind and a private Facebook page #BleepKind. This isn’t just a network for women, all officers who require support are welcomed.

www.bleepkind.org

 

This is the Health and Wellbeing app provided by Lincolnshire Police where you can access a large variety of resources, including on line health checks https://www.fuse-wellbeing.com/signup/3d7726

 

This is the National Police Wellbeing service which provides a whole host of information, with a page dedicated to physical wellbeing  Physical wellbeing | Oscar Kilo

  

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Counselling

Lincolnshire Police provide counselling sessions for members who may be struggling with various aspects of their mental health. It is provided by Working Minds and is a totally confidential service. Members can self referral or can be referred by third parties, including the Federation, however we would never do this without your consent. The support can be for personal or work related issues, or a combination of the two.

Treatment available is general talking therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and couples counselling. You should expect 12-14 sessions for trauma therapy and 6 sessions for all other types of therapy.

If you would like to speak to a counsellor call 07804 642 443 and they will make the necessary arrangements. Lines are open Monday-Friday 0800 – 2000.

 

Mental Health 24/7 Support Lines - If you are suffering, please make the call.

We recognise that some individuals within the organisation will be going through periods of mental ill health that have or are becoming overwhelmed. We are committed to supporting all staff through any such periods of difficulty, including those that may be experiencing periods of mental health crisis, which includes thoughts about self-harm and suicide.

If you are in crisis and in need of immediate support, there are crisis lines available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

You can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how big or small the issue feels. Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They’re available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you’re at crisis point, feeling suicidal or having thoughts about self-harm, please call 116 123 for free.

 

To start a conversation text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258. The trained volunteers are available to listen at any time of the day or night, and messages won’t appear on your phone bill.

The messages are confidential, anonymous and free.

 

Mental Health Helpline

If you’re feeling low, anxious or suicidal and you think talking to another person may help you cope, you can call the new Lincolnshire Mental Health Helpline.

Call 0800 001 4331 lines are open 24/7.

 

Chaplaincy

For a confidential listening ear, you can speak with the chaplain or one of the volunteer chaplains about anything that is concerning you, in a safe and supportive environment. The chaplaincy service is there to support all employees and volunteers. Support is available to people of all faiths, or none. Their faith guides why they want to support people but the conversations themselves are only religious if you ask for that support. To contact the chaplaincy service text Tanya on 07436 530 242 or visit the intranet page for more information. Tanya also runs monthly drop in sessions at the Federation office which are normally held on the first Monday of the month.

 

TRiM

Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) provides advice and assistance to members who have attended or been involved in incidents and investigations that they have found distressing or disturbing.

There are also times when the incident isn’t necessarily to others serious or traumatic but there may be factors involved that generate a personal reminder, these are called triggers which may evoke a personal response linked to your personal/private life and may just need talking through.

The Trim process is progressed where it is identified that another may benefit from an intervention. These are identified by a number of routes.

A TRiM assessment will not take place until at least 48 hours after an incident. This is to allow normal processing to take place. A trained TRiM practitioner will then make contact with you which may be after the first 24 hours but usually within 3 days.

 

Members who subscribe to the Police Treatment Centre can access the Wellbeing programme if they are suffering from mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Further information can be accessed HERE

 

A charity for serving and veteran Police officers, staff and volunteers and their families who have suffered any physical or psychological harm as a result of policing. If you are mentally struggling, you can access free counselling through the Police Care website www.policecare.org.uk as long as the cause was as a result of your role.

 

This is the National Police Wellbeing service which provides a whole host of information on mental wellbeing and resilience www.oscarkilo.org.uk

 

Trojan Wellbeing provides a network of Peer Support Groups across the U.K with access to professionally trained Counsellors, Therapists and Wellbeing Providers, many of whom are from a Military or Emergency Services background.

Don’t wait to be broken before seeking support!

Visit: www.trojanwellbeing.com

 

The Police Federation has teamed up with Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs, both of which are police-friendly organisations dedicated to supporting any officers struggling or dealing with addiction.

Addiction can come in many different forms. Working within the police is such a highly demanding job role, with high levels of responsibility and risk to personal safety, subject to public scrutiny and criticism, unpredictable working hours, psychological stress, and constant exposure to traumatic events.

Police officers encounter these challenges daily, making it unsurprising that individuals in policing, regardless of their rank, may find themselves grappling with addiction.

The services and support provided by Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs are for those in the police force across England and Wales, therefore including the area of Lincolnshire.

 

Rehubs offers a supportive programme with a modern twist. By utilising the digital era, addiction recovery meets innovation with Rehubs, as their rehab structure is delivered online. This makes Rehubs’ approach to addiction recovery extremely convenient and accessible to all.

With Rehubs, you will be part of a well-organised, intensive rehabilitation programme and discover the effectiveness of Rehubs’ comprehensive online programme.

As an online rehab platform, Rehubs is dedicated to leveraging innovation in addiction recovery tailored specifically for the digital age. They provide cost-effective, readily accessible, and validated solutions to aid you in conquering addiction and embracing a sustained recovery, all from the comfort of your own surroundings.

Rehubs stands as your ally in achieving sobriety; with this comes the true dedication to bringing about transformative change, with personalised care for all.

ABOUT THE SERVICES

Becoming addicted to substances can happen to anyone; those working in the police profession are not immune from addiction. Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs recognise that we are all human, including those working in the police.

The professionals at Help 4 Addiction provide an independent addiction service throughout the UK. They are committed to ensuring you receive the appropriate support. The expertise extends to helping individuals overcome various addictions, including addictions to alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, and gambling.

Help 4 Addiction collaborates with clinics and addiction specialists worldwide, which allows them to deliver a comprehensive service for individuals dealing with addiction. They have close partnerships with psychotherapists, counsellors, consultant psychiatrists, and neuro-linguistic programming therapists.

The specialists at Help 4 Addiction work to identify the best addiction treatment tailored to your needs. This could be inpatient rehabilitation services, outpatient rehabilitation, or the convenience of rehab from home, as well as locating the most ideal setting for your recovery from addiction.

WHY HELP 4 ADDICTION / REHUB

Addiction and recovery are things that both Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs are passionate about and have emotional connections to.

The founder and CEO of Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs, Nicholas Conn, was a former police officer himself who found himself struggling to reach out due to the challenging nature of the job. This is why the partnership with the Police Federation was a logical and meaningful alignment.

Nick has maintained sobriety since 2009 and has been employed in the Addiction and Rehab Industry for more than ten years.

This is Help 4 Addiction, and Rehubs has proudly created a partnership with the Police Federation to provide a safe space for officers throughout England and Wales to talk if they are struggling with addiction personally or for someone close to them.

The first steps are always the hardest ones to take towards the journey to recovery, but recognising the problem is a victory in itself. With the help and support from Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs, individuals can find a path towards recovery, fostering resilience and well-being.

GET IN TOUCH TODAY

You can reach out for support today. Whether it be for you, a family member, a friend, or a colleague, receive advice or rehab services, including online rehab.

www.help4addiction.co.uk

www.rehubs.com

Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs cater for all with a personalised approach and always remain completely confidential. 

With many lasting success cases from both Help 4 Addiction and Rehubs, they are here to support those in the policing profession. 

You can call 0203 955 7700 for Help 4 Addiction or 0330 058 8227 for Rehubs, or complete a free 5-minute online consultation that can be found on either website. Download the Rehubs app available on the Google Play Store or the App Store and receive a code from your Police Federation representative for free access plus our 10% off police discount for the intensive 28 day online rehab.