Police Care UK

With the half-term holidays behind us, thoughts turn to the festive period and your next getaway. Could a trip to France’s oldest Christmas Market in Strasbourg with Police Care UK corporate partner Riviera Travel be the ticket for you? Did you know? Our partner, award-winning cruise and tour operator Riviera Travel, donates 10% of the cost of your holiday with them to Police Care UK when you mention the Charity as you book. This means you can relax in one of hundreds of exciting destinations around the globe, knowing you will be helping our work to reduce the impact of trauma on UK police and restore lives at the same time. Check out Riviera Travel's festive cruises here > https://lnkd.in/e-uk-dDz Police Care UK provide specialist clinical therapy for those who have been exposed to physical and psychological trauma in their policing role. With your help we can do more. See how we help reduce the impact of trauma in UK policing and restore the lives of our beneficiaries, here > https://lnkd.in/eQr6CUFZ . #RivieraTravel #TraumaSupport #SupportPoliceCareUK #GlobalDestinations #PoliceFamily #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

Good luck to Police Scotland daredevil Amy Somers ahead of her fundraising skydive in aid of Police Care UK tomorrow. The 27-year-old will take her leap of faith at Fife Airport on November 9 to repay a debt of gratitude to the Charity for helping her get back to work after being assaulted on duty in August last year. Police Care UK provides specialist clinical therapy and financial support for those who have been exposed to physical and psychological trauma in their policing role. With your help we can do more. To support Amy's efforts and our work helping to reduce the impact of trauma in UK policing and restore the lives of our beneficiaries, donate via her JustGiving page here > https://ow.ly/vBjz50U3c0q #GoodLuck #ThankYou #MentalHealthMatters #Police #PoliceFamily #Fundraiser #CharityChallenge #Charity

The levels of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, stress hormones and endorphins, change – for the better - when you exercise, all of which has a positive impact on mental wellbeing. The good news is it doesn’t have to be strenuous or time consuming, as studies show low or moderate intensity exercise is enough to make a difference in terms of your mood and thinking patterns. The NHS recommend adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous activity. This should include strengthening activities that work all the major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms) on at least two days a week. Ultimately, any exercise is better than none. Going for a leisurely walk, or activities like stretching, yoga and even housework, can also have huge benefits on your mind and body. For International Stress Awareness Week, Police Care UK and TeamPolice are highlighting how physical activity can help police improve their mental health. Police Care UK can provide specialist clinical therapies and financial support to help current and former officers, staff and their families where they have experienced trauma in their policing role. To find out how, visit https://lnkd.in/ev424E49 . TeamPolice work with Police Sport UK to help improve the mental and physical wellbeing of those who serve or have served in UK policing by enabling increased participation in sport and physical activity - “wellbeing through sport”. If you're inspired to get active why not take on one of hundreds of Discover Adventure challenge events in aid of Police Care UK. For more information visit > https://lnkd.in/ekJJNb-i #MentalHealthMatters #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwareness

It’s #TrusteesWeek and the time of year to celebrate the amazing contribution close to one million trustees make to charities like Police Care UK, nationwide. “Police Care UK benefits from the strategic guidance, leadership and governance from a group of dedicated and specialist volunteer Trustees,” said Police Care UK CEO Professor Renata Gomes. “Our Trustees are passionate to ensure we can prevent and mitigate the harm caused by policing. We are very grateful for the hard work and dedication that our Trustees give to Police Care UK." Police Care UK provides specialist clinical therapy and financial support for those who have been exposed to physical and psychological trauma in their policing role. With your help we can do more. Subscribe to our newsletter for more on how we help reduce the impact of trauma in police and restore the lives of our beneficiaries, visit > www.policecare.org.uk. #TrusteesWeek2024 #ThankYou #PoliceCareUK #VolunteerLeadership

The October edition of the Police Care UK newsletter is OUT NOW and features the exploits of fundraisers Freddie Mountain and Jacque Avard, plus. Visit www.policecare.org.uk to subscribe and find out more. #MentalHealthMatters #Police #Charity #PoliceCareUK

There is less than three weeks until the Police Care UK Great Office Bake-Off and our Mystery Star Baker is really getting into the swing of things with these Easter Muffin Swirls. Our Bake-Off takes place on November 26 and we're urging our supporters to hold a cake-related fundraising event in aid of Police Care UK, whether that be via an office cake sale; a charity Bake-Off; or, a ‘Guess The Weight Of The Cake’ contest. We'd love for you to share pictures of your fundraising efforts and your own bakes either using the hashtag#PoliceCareUK hashtag or tagging us in to your post. For more information on how to fundraise for Police Care UK visit > https://lnkd.in/gNtXzwxq. #GBBO #OfficeBakeOff #PoliceCareUK #Fundraiser #Charity

Connecting with nature, being more aware of our surroundings and concentrating on being ‘in the moment’, helps reduce stress and manage panic attacks, preventing us from becoming consumed with thoughts about the past or future. Recent studies have found people report a higher level of vitality, enthusiasm, pleasure and self-esteem, and a lower level of tension, depression and fatigue, after they have walked outside. Research conducted by the Mental Health Foundation in 2021 -https://ow.ly/RKlb50TYhWQ - found that 44 per cent of people said being close to nature makes them less anxious or worried. A walk in the great outdoors can be a first step in the right direction towards good mental health and physical wellbeing. On International Stress Awareness Day, Police Care UK and TeamPolice are highlighting how physical activity can help police improve their mental health. Police Care UK can provide specialist clinical therapies and financial support to help current and former officers, staff and their families where they have experienced trauma in their policing role. To find out how, visit https://ow.ly/ZiA750TYhWP . TeamPolice work with Police Sport UK to help improve the mental and physical wellbeing of those who serve or have served in UK policing by enabling increased participation in sport and physical activity - “wellbeing through sport”. If you're inspired to get active why not take on one of hundreds of Discover Adventure challenge events in aid of Police Care UK. For more information visit > https://ow.ly/JZ7250TYhWT #MentalHealthMatters #InternationalStressAwarenessDay #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwareness

Trauma survivors often find themselves anxious, scared, combative, or shutdown in social situations. This can lead to social withdrawal and disconnection. Research conducted by the University of Edinburgh in 2022 demonstrated participating in team sports improved mental health and wellbeing. Taking part in team sports or activities can help combat isolation by providing an organic network of support and friendship, while giving participants a sense of purpose. Regular participation results in improved mood and concentration, reduced levels of stress, depression and anxiety, fewer sick days, greater job satisfaction, , improved commitment and productivity. For international Stress Awareness Week, Police Care UK and TeamPolice are highlighting how physical activity can help police improve their mental health. Police Care UK can provide specialist clinical therapies and financial support to help current and former officers, staff and their families where they have experienced trauma in their policing role. To find out how, visit https://lnkd.in/ev424E49 . TeamPolice work with Police Sport UK to help improve the mental and physical wellbeing of those who serve or have served in UK policing by enabling increased participation in sport and physical activity - “wellbeing through sport”. If you're inspired to get active why not take on one of hundreds of Discover Adventure challenge events in aid of Police Care UK. For more information visit > https://lnkd.in/ekJJNb-i #MentalHealthMatters #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek #StressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwareness

Police work can be stressful, and this workplace stress can have a negative impact on mental health, wellbeing, and family relationships. A Sport England-funded Cardiff University pilot project - https://ow.ly/6KJv50TYgiH - showed the mental health of participating police officers significantly increased following 11 weeks of instructor-led physical activity. Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Health benefits from regular exercise include, improved sleep, increased energy, weight reduction and improved cardiovascular fitness. For International Stress Awareness Week, Police Care UK and TeamPolice are highlighting how physical activity can help police improve their mental health. Police Care UK can provide specialist clinical therapies and financial support to help current and former officers, staff and their families where they have experienced trauma in their policing role. To find out how, visit https://ow.ly/PZlL50TYgiK. TeamPolice aim to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of those who serve or have served in UK policing by enabling increased participation in sport and physical activity - “wellbeing through sport”. If you're inspired to get active why not take on one of hundreds of Discover Adventure challenge events in aid of Police Care UK. For more information visit > https://ow.ly/nwrk50TYgiI #MentalHealthMatters #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek #StressAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwareness Picture: Gary Callier, Police UK Disability Sport

All this week we’ve been featuring the exploits of our amazing fundraisers who have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro; have run the Beachy Head Half-Marathon; or, are preparing to jump from a plane in aid of Police Care UK. If this has inspired you, we've partnered with one of the leading challenge event organisers in the country - www.discoveradventure.com - to offer our supporters the chance to sign up to take part in one of hundreds of challenge events in the UK and worldwide. Whether you fancy taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks or cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats, there is something for everyone. To find out more and to sign up for a challenge for Police Care UK visit > https://lnkd.in/ekJJNb-i And to find out how else you can support our work helping to reduce the impact of trauma in UK policing and restore lives, visit https://lnkd.in/e7JWSjYz. #CharityChallenge #MentalHealthMatters #Police #Charity #Fundraise