Private Healthcare Scheme Available to Sussex Police Officers

11 June 2024

Members of Sussex Police Federation can now get access to the benefits of private healthcare.

The National Police Healthcare Scheme aims to cover the cost of hospitalisation and specialist medical fees, for treatment for acute medical conditions, both as an in-patient and out-patient. 

But the scheme also covers the cost of outpatient physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and acupuncture treatment.

Subscription costs start at just £16 per month (for officers aged 18 to 29) and membership of the scheme can be extended to a member’s spouse, family and children. 

Police officers and staff who sign up get the first three months free and the first year is free for student officers.

Raffaele Cioffi, Chair of Sussex Police Federation, said: "It is a great pleasure to introduce truly affordable private healthcare to members. Some of our members have been struggling with the extensive waiting times with the NHS for injuries they have sustained whilst executing their duties

“This scheme gives members the opportunity to have the benefits of private healthcare and therefore quicker access to medical treatment. 

"I would urge all members to take a close look at this scheme. Student officers should take a particularly close look as you can get access to this scheme for free for 12 months from the point you joined the Police Service” 

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