Oscar Kilo UK

We’re Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service.   We’re here to support police forces, officers, staff and their families.   We provide world-class wellbeing support through our website - here’s a quick overview of some of the support we’ve got available:   🚨Mental Health and Self-care resources for officers and staff: https://lnkd.in/eMSpc-zc   🚨Families’ hub: Practical support for families and friends of those working in policing: https://lnkd.in/e8FuMf6M   🚨Leavers’ hub: Resources for those leaving or retiring from policing: https://lnkd.in/eYmvESuQ   🚨Products and resources for organisations to enhance the wellbeing of your employees: https://lnkd.in/eUKhkMP7   All our resources are informed by first-hand experience – our team have worked in all ranks and roles in policing.   If you know someone who might find this useful, tag them in the comment section below 👇

Monday 11th November marks the start of a wellbeing week designed for anyone working in an investigative role. Each day you can access a range of online sessions – choose the ones that suit you, from building personal resilience, developing a culture of care at work, and improving the care offered to support workers following the death of a child or young person. Working as an investigator is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also very challenging. The personal sacrifices you make, the responsibility to support victims, the continual exposure to trauma and high workloads can converge to take a toll on your wellbeing. Find out more about the Investigator Wellbeing Week of Action and register for sessions here: https://lnkd.in/eAkm82h5

Control room operators are often the first point of contact for victims or witnesses of crimes. From car accidents to child abuse and domestic violence. It’s a crucial role but it can also be tough. For the operators picking up the phone, there’s no time to process the things they hear, some of which can be really distressing – it’s all about the next call and helping the next person. It can take a toll. This #InternationalControlRoomWeek shines a light on the amazing work of those who work in the control room. And if you’re one of those people, it’s also a timely reminder to check in on your mental health – our mental health resources online are really worth checking out: https://lnkd.in/eMSpc-zc Want to find out more about the critical work of control room operators? Check out this episode of our 'Keeping the Peace’ podcast featuring control room operators Tracey Whelan and Mike Gibbs: https://lnkd.in/gREA9uB2

Book now for our online course to help police and staff supervisors and managers support their teams with wellbeing, resilience, trauma, and referrals. Each course is half a day and free of charge. 👉Gain confidence to assess your team's personal and organisational wellbeing. 👉Learn how to interpret assessment results, identify critical areas requiring attention. 👉Learn to create targeted strategies and interventions to enhance your team's wellbeing and productivity. 👉Develop effective communication skills to foster an open dialogue around wellbeing. Course dates are available from October 2024 through to March 2025 but act fast - due to high demand places on these courses fill up very quickly.   Book now: https://lnkd.in/eZNw2bKN

It’s #WorldMenopauseDay today! Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life – at home and work. On our website you'll find a range of resources to provide support, including: 👉 National menopause guidance for policing 👉 Guide to the menopause for first line supervisors 👉 Information on the Menopause action group (MAG) If you or someone you know is experiencing menopause symptoms, the resources are really worth checking out: https://lnkd.in/eYjJgwwf And in recognition of World Menopause Day, the Police Federation of England and Wales is also hosting a special webinar today about mental health menopause. Sign up to access to the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eP93SkVE

If you work within an investigative role, mark your calendars for the National Wellbeing of Investigators Week of Action, starting on the 11th of November. Organised by the NPCC Recruitment Retention and Wellbeing of Investigators Portfolio, the week of action includes a variety of webinars to share best practice and encourage debate. Find out more about the week of action and how to register for sessions here: https://lnkd.in/eAkm82h5

Connecting with a police peer supporter can be an important first step that helps officers and staff to share their experience and open up about what they’re going through. Did you know that we offer peer support training for police officers and staff? The training provides forces with everything they need to implement a peer support network and covers: 👉 an overview of the OK peer support model 👉 the peer support process 👉 an introduction to mental health and self-care 👉 non-clinical training for OK peer supporters Check out upcoming dates and how to sign up, here: https://lnkd.in/g-egwHnZ

It was an honour to come together with the Prince and Princess of Wales in Southport yesterday, where they met the bereaved families of those lost in the fatal knife attack in July, as well as emergency responders who were on the scene.    Our NPWS Service Director, Andy Rhodes OBE QPM, was present to facilitate the conversation between the responders and their Royal Highnesses at Southport Community Centre.    The royal couple thanked the emergency workers from police and health services and spoke about the importance of protecting their wellbeing and mental health.   If you know someone who is struggling, check out our mental health and wellbeing resources online: https://lnkd.in/eMSpc-zc

Working in policing, isn’t a regular 9-5. Long hours and shift patterns can be hard, and it doesn’t just take a toll on the person in the job. It can be really hard for loved ones at home too. Today marks #WorldMentalHealthDay, an important reminder to check in on ourselves and loved ones. If you work in policing, you might find our guide on mental health for policing families helpful. It includes practical advice on what to do and where to go when you or your loved ones are struggling. Check it out here: https://brnw.ch/21wNE1f

If you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone.   We know that asking for help is tough – especially when you work in policing.   If you don’t know where to start or who to ask for help, check out our website here: https://lnkd.in/eX6K47wx   We’ve pulled together all guidance and support around wellbeing & mental health that’s currently available from us to make it really easy for you to get help for yourself or someone you know who is struggling.