NARPO – The voice of retired police officers
NARPO – The voice of retired police officers

Death of Past President and NEC member

DEATH OF NEC MEMBER AND PAST PRESIDENT – BRIAN BURDUS It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Brian Burdus who died yesterday afternoon following a period of illness. Brian joined the Nottingham City Police in 1966 as a Cadet and undertook uniform duties for almost forty years. Like many, […]

Important Update: Widows and Widowers Pensions Drop-In Event Postponed

Following consultation with our Parliamentary Advisors, it is with regret that we have made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming Drop-In event at Westminster scheduled for May 7th. The sponsoring MP, Gill Furniss, will unfortunately be unavailable on the scheduled date. Additionally, many other MPs are facing constraints due to a combination of factors, […]

Incorporation Update

Update 26th June We have received confirmation of the VAT registration for the limited company Following a meeting on 25th June of the Incorporation Group, which is progressing Incorporation on behalf of the NEC/Directors, the decision was made that incorporation will take place at 00.01 Monday 1st July and that the Unincorporated Association will be […]

Transitioning into Retirement Survey

NARPO is excited to launch our first Transitioning into Retirement survey. This survey aims to gather valuable insights to shape the support available to those transitioning from the police service, as well as those already enjoying life after leaving the force. With the introduction of the Police Covenant, which emphasises the need for better welfare […]

NARPO Bereavement Booklet

NARPO created our ‘In Time of Need’ booklet to assist members and their families during the difficult period of bereavement. This resource aims to provide guidance on both emotional and practical aspects, offering support and direction to appropriate resources. Click Here to download In time of Need

Injury on Duty Award Scheme

According to Government Statistics in the year ending March 2022 just over 41,000 Police Officers in England and Wales, including the British Transport Police were assaulted whilst engaged in the execution of the duties an increase of 2.6 percent over the previous year.By its very nature Police Officers are often called upon to place themselves […]

LLA End of Year Summary

After 2022’s “Year of the Three Prime Ministers,” 2023 has seen politics settle down into more familiar patterns. That’s not to say things have been easy, with the cost-of-living crisis making things tough for many. Later Life Ambitions’ commitment to the 250,000 older people who make up our three partner organisations has been unwavering throughout. […]

New guidance on the McCloud public service pensions remedy

HMRC has published two sets of new guidance on the McCloud public service pensions remedy, one for scheme administrators and one for members. The new guidance has been published as part of the McCloud remedy regulations that came into force on 1 October 2023 across the public service pension schemes. The McCloud remedy for members […]

PPI

The PPI’s aim is to improve information and understanding about pensions and retirement provision through research and analysis, discussion and publication. It does not lobby for any particular issue or reform solution but works to make the pensions and retirement policy debate better informed  www.pensionspolicyinstitute.org.uk The PPI produces an annual update which is an outline […]