Police Pensions calculator
The calculator allows police officers to see an illustration of their projected pension benefits. Police Pensions Calculator
Employment Support Allowance and Injury Awards Latest
An important change to the Police [Injury Benefit] Regulations 2006 that was made via Statutory Instrument on 2nd March 2018. The PIBR have been amended and this amendment rectifies the situation created via the previous amendment which made ESA deductible from an injury award in any circumstances, even if for a different illness/injury than the […]
Understanding Universal Credit
DWP has launched a new website, to help people understand what Universal Credit means for them. Understanding Universal Credit was created in response to requests from customers and partner organisations for more information about Universal Credit. The site helps people find out what benefits they should be claiming, and provides more detail about how Universal […]
Communities and Local Government Select Committee recommends new national strategy for older people’s housing
The influential Communities and Local Government Select Committee has published a report following their inquiry into housing and older people. The Committee’s final report, which featured evidence from Later Life Ambitions (LLA) throughout, recommends that a national strategy for older people’s housing is needed to bring together and improve policy in this area. The Committee also agreed with […]
The importance of good posture
Tips for improving your posture Good posture is about much more than looking confident and poised. It’s an important part of your long-term health. Sitting or standing in the right position enables our bodies to function properly. By maintaining good posture, whether you’re moving or still, you can prevent injuries and other health problems, including […]
Top 5 tips for quitting smoking
How to get started Quitting is hard but it’s the best thing you’ll ever do and will change your life. It can be easier if you have a plan, so here are some practical steps you can take today to get started… 1. Prepare for the day you quit and avoid temptation. Choose a quit […]
Claim a power of attorney refund
You can get part of your application fee back if you applied to register a power attorney from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017. This applies to lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA). You can only claim a refund if you made the power of attorney in England or […]
Were you a serving officer in 1972 or 1990?
If so you will have been given the opportunity to uprate your widow[er] pension. We have recently been made aware of an issue in relation to the inadequate retention of important pension records around the election made by Officers in 1972, when an option was given to uprate their widows pension entitlement from a third […]
Mental Health – Beating the Blues
Tips to help you cope Lots of people get depressed at this time of year, or suffer from “the winter blues”. The medical name for this winter depression is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affecting around 2 million people in the UK. So if the short, dark days are getting you down, what can you do […]
Alcohol and sensible drinking
Enjoy alcohol in moderation Many of us enjoy a drink, often when socialising with friends and family. While this shouldn’t do you too much harm, regularly overdoing it is associated with various health risks. Take a look at how to drink sensibly… Sensible drinking means knowing what your limits are and being aware of how […]