Charity can offer support for members experiencing grief

13 March 2026

Members can access independent and confidential support when facing grief or bereavement through a partnership between the National Grief Advice Service (NGAS) and West Midlands Police Federation.

NGAS is a UK charity offering free, confidential support to anyone affected by grief whether it follows a death, a relationship breakdown, the end of a career, injury, illness or an unexpected change.

Awareness

Its volunteers and professionals are trained in grief awareness and active listening.

“This partnership will add to the support we can already offer through the Federation,” says Tim Rogers, secretary of West Midlands Police Federation.

“While people tend to associate grief with bereavement, it can stretch far wider. In terms of police officers, it can also be linked to the stress of a conduct investigation or a stressful or traumatic incident, for example.

Rebuild

“We hope that any officer experiencing grief of any type will access this structured and professional support as getting help can prove to be a real lifeline. It can provide people with the tools to process what they are going through and rebuild their lives.

“Members do not need permission to contact the service and nothing is shared back with the Force or the Federation without their consent. It is an appropriate, confidential and essential resource.”

You can self-refer or contact a local Federation representative for more information and a referral.

Find out more about the National Grief Advice Service.