The Welsh Affairs Sub-Committee (WASC) will play a defining role in the future of policing across Wales, according to committee member Mark Jones. Mark, who is general secretary of the North Wales Police Federation branch, predicted the WASC would be “pivotal” at a “really exciting but challenging time for policing in Wales” and has called […]
The Quick Reference Guide to terms and conditions of service has been updated (and replaces the issue dated January 2021). It has been updated, in particular, with reference to the publication of a new Annex F (pay), amendments to Annex U (allowances), the new scheme for Targeted Variable Pay and the pensions remedy. You can […]
The UK Police Memorial honours the courage and sacrifice of members of the UK Police Service who have dedicated their lives to protecting the communities that they serve. The memorial will be officially unveiled during a private ceremony today (Wednesday 28 July), and the ceremony will be broadcast live on the Arboretum’s Facebook and YouTube channels, and also the […]
The Police Federation’s new Welsh affairs lead says she’s worried about the long-term impact of dealing with Covid-19 on police officers’ mental health. Nicky Ryan said that officers and other emergency workers have been on the frontline throughout the pandemic to keep the public safe while dealing with the pressures that everyone else faces. […]
So if you’re a male officer, over 40 why not come and take a test? Booking is easy: Go to www.mypsatests.org.uk to create an account (if you don’t know the code, contact Maria Hughes) Register for an appointment for screening Print the booking form (including the QR code) Bring to your appointment (no test without […]
Work with us, not against us, say emergency workers after rise in assaults ASSAULTS on emergency workers in Wales are on the rise, new data has revealed. More than 4,240 assaults were committed against emergency workers, including police, fire and ambulance crews, in the period April 2019 – November 2020, representing a monthly average increase […]
Do you have what it takes to be a Fed Rep? Triennial elections for the Federation are taking place in July 2021, and we’re encouraging colleagues of a diverse background to put themselves forward to become a Fed Rep. The Election Café is an opportunity for colleagues to ask questions and find out more about […]
Money worries are not just a financial problem they can cause relationships problems, people to lose homes and families to break down. People from all walks of life can end up in debt for many different reasons, divorce, redundancy, ill health, bereavement. It’s not always easy to talk about money worries but if you’re struggling […]
Bill establishes legally enshrined Police Covenant, a new safeguard for police officers involved in driving incidents, and permits Special Constables to join Federation A new Criminal Justice Bill to provide better welfare and legal safeguards for police officers and allow Special Constables to join the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) will be enshrined […]
The four Police Federation branches of Wales have joined forces in an open letter to the First Minister of Wales suggesting he has reneged on his commitment to protect police officers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The Dyfed Powys, Gwent, North Wales and South Wales Federations, which represent the constables, sergeants and inspecting ranks across […]
1 February 2021 PFEW’s 2020 Demand, Capacity and Welfare survey also starkly revealed how officers are risking their own wellbeing in the line of duty. The survey has illustrated the major health risks involved in policing the pandemic, with a significant number of North Wales Police officers reporting they believed they had contracted the virus […]
The hub will provide North Wales Police officers, staff and pensioners with a resilient in-house service delivering one-to-ones, expertise, advice and guidance. They will be responsible for all police pension schemes and local government pension schemes and act as the contact for our pension administrators XPS (Police) and Gwynedd County Council (Staff). The Hub officially […]
The North Wales Police Federation are continuing to campaign for the brave, dedicated and hardworking police to get some priority for the COVID-19 vaccination. We have written to all North Wales Members of the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) and all Members of Parliament in Westminster. Some have responded, some have not. Most that have responded have […]
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The survey gave more than 130,000 officers their first opportunity to provide detailed feedback on their finances, personal wellbeing and their experience of policing the pandemic. In North Wales 81% of respondents from North Wales Police reported that they do not feel that they are paid fairly for the stresses and strains they have within […]
