Job-related fitness tests part of free webinar discussion

4 March 2024

Job-related fitness tests and menopause support in the workplace are some of the topics being discussed in an International Women’s Day (IWD) webinar which is FREE for Nottinghamshire Police Federation members.

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is holding a morning of online sessions covering a range of topics for IWD, the theme for for which is Inspire Inclusion.

The webinar runs from 10am to 11.30am on Friday 8 March and will give members the chance to hear inspirational accounts, discuss challenges, and talk about positive changes.

Registration is now open - click here to sign up.

Jasmine Chaplain, Nottinghamshire Police Federation’s equalities lead, said: “Women make a massive contribution to policing in Nottinghamshire and across the country and International Women’s Day is a chance for us to reflect and celebrate that.

“The webinar will hear from an interesting and exciting programme of speakers covering some important issues, such as the job-related fitness test, and there’s a talk from the Met’s longest-serving female officer on what inspires her.

“It’s a great way to bring people together to celebrate the work of women in our Force and those who inspire and support them as well."

The webinar is open to anyone who wants to attend and is free to Federation members and representatives.

The morning will start with a welcome from Belinda Goodwin, PFEW’s parliamentary, specials and gender lead, and from Hayley Aley, PFEW’s women’s health lead.

Hayley will also lead a session on the menopause and how women can best be supported in the workplace, while Jen Sharpling, the co-founder of Bleepkind, will talk about support for officers with their job-related fitness tests.

Other sessions include Inspiring and supporting officers for equality in method of entry; and a presentation from Karen Giles, the Met’s longest serving female officer.

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