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PFOA NEWS

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO? Police and the Defence Police Federation ranging from work related stress
The past few months have seen a to actively assist their long term sick to eating disorders. We have also
marked increase in the support we officers, particularly those with stress assisted some who are having
provide. Without doubt huge cuts in and anxiety. Our PFOA NLP Coaches confidence issues with their
policing budgets are beginning to have have had amazing success with their shooting.
a substantial impact on officer welfare techniques which often results in officers • We have assisted several officers
and support in force. We are hearing returning to work quicker than initially who have lost close family members.
more and more horror stories about anticipated. We also have a vast network • Supported officers involved in
the way officers and their families are of counsellors available to assist. police shootings.
being treated following injury or illness. • Assisted an officer with
Those of us that have been fortunate EXAMPLES OF RECENT SUPPORT accommodation whilst there child is
enough to retire in reasonable health • We have provided NLP Coaching, in hospital having surgery.
often joke that when you leave it’s a childcare assistance and a house • We have sent several families on
case of ‘Mark who?’ well the reality now cleaner for a female officer respite breaks following serious
is that this is often the case with those whose partner is recovering from illness or where they have suffered
still serving. There is clearly pressure on an aggressive cancer and was the loss of a close relative.
force occupational health departments diagnosed just a few days after she • We have assisted several officers
as well as line managers attempting to gave birth to their first child. His who are long term sick by utilising
police without adequate resources. employers placed him on half pay our support service ASAP Surgery
This lack of resources places pressure whilst she was on maternity leave. who circumnavigate the NHS to
on officers (and their families) which • We have sent dozens of hampers to speed up treatment ■
can result in stress, anxiety and illness. officers and their families as a sign of
We are doing all we can to work with best wishes and support.
forces; unfortunately some are unwilling • We have provided NLP Coaching
to engage. We are currently working and hypnotherapy (when suitable)
closely with the Ministry of Defence for many officers with problems

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