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Health, safety and welfare College of Policing

WebHealth and safety legislation. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides information to assist the police service in maintaining a balanced approach between operational …

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Mental health and the criminal justice system

WebWhile some aspects of an individual’s condition may affect the person’s ability as a victim, witness or suspect, officers and staff should recognise and manage this in an informed …

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Mental vulnerability and illness College of Policing

WebMental vulnerability and illness. This page is from APP, the official source of professional practice for policing. Early police recognition of the possible mental health problems, …

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Mental health – detention College of Policing

WebA doctor’s authority (under the MHA 1983 s 5 (2)) allows detention for up to 72 hours. A nurse of the prescribed class, which usually means a mental health, learning disabilities …

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Wellbeing College of Policing

WebThe guidance is to help forces to assess and manage areas of policing where there is a higher level of exposure to psychological hazards known to be associated with an …

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Mental health and routine police work College of Policing

WebThis includes a better understanding of how 'mental health' is defined, conceptualised and coded by police officers within the lens of 'vulnerability', and the impact of the …

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Right Care Right Person (RCRP) national guidance launched

WebOur RCRP toolkit – developed with the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) – supports forces in England and Wales to implement RCRP successfully and …

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Suicide and bereavement response College of Policing

WebA Suicide Prevention Hotline – this telephone number (0300 123 9101) has been provided to health services (especially mental health trusts), frontline rail staff and volunteers. The …

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Health, safety and welfare College of Policing

WebHealth, safety and welfare. This page is from APP, the official source of professional practice for policing. In major incidents, a wide range of physical or psychological …

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Sources of help for those in need of mental and emotional support

WebSurvivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) SOBS offers support for those bereaved or affected by suicide through a helpline answered by trained volunteers who have been …

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Mental health crisis hotline launched by our National Police …

Web24/7 mental health crisis hotline for policing will launch next spring. The Home Secretary has confirmed investment in a new round-the-clock mental health crisis …

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Mental health College of Policing

WebMental Health APP is intended to provide guidance to the police service of England and Wales. It is focused on the police response to people who: are experiencing mental ill …

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Safe and well checks College of Policing

Web4 mins read. When conducting safe and well checks (also referred to as welfare checks) on people who are vulnerable, the police are required to locate people at risk of harm and …

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Dealing with mental health during the coronavirus pandemic

WebFunding has been secured for a three-year project into this much needed and timely piece of work. Mathew Scott, the police and crime commissioner lead for mental …

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AWOL patients College of Policing

WebThe Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice (for England) and the Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice (for Wales) both require that forces and agencies develop a joint …

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Supporting wellbeing College of Policing

WebEffective supervision. Supervisors should proactively support the wellbeing of their staff by: identifying, understanding and responding to their staff’s health and …

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Introduction and strategic considerations College of Policing

WebHealth-based places of safety may be provided in specialist mental health units in some areas and in hospitals or other facilities in other areas. Equally, mental health …

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Job-related fitness standards College of Policing

WebOn 18 January 2012, the Chief Constables’ Council agreed to support new job-related fitness tests (JRFTs) for specialist posts. The recommendations were based on …

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Remote COVID-19 rehabilitation programme launched

WebOscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service, has collaborated with Nuffield Health to bring the healthcare charity’s online COVID-19 rehabilitation …

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Health visitors College of Policing

WebFocus of the intervention. Home visits in early childhood involve trained personnel – known as health visitors in the UK – visiting the home of parents with children within the first …

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Right Care Right Person – Humberside Police College of Policing

WebJohn Thirkettle, Mental Health Operations Manager, Humberside Police. And I have to say that whilst it was challenging, our partners were really good. They joined in, really …

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Custody management and planning College of Policing

WebInitial health and safety training must be specific to the role and give an overview of health and safety legislation. Clear lines of designated responsibility, thorough risk assessment …

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