Taxation of Pension Entitlement following re-employment
The question of taxation of pension benefits in some circumstances following re-employment is proving a difficult subject to resolve. Also, see the Pensions Ombudsman determinations on tax liabilities on re-employment- Pensions Ombudsman determination in the case of Mr R and Additional Applicants and Avon and Somerset PCC and Chief Constable and Additional Respondent, Chief Constable […]
Later Life Ambitions comments on the Government’s Industrial Strategy
Amongst some of the measures announced, the Industrial Strategy will: Support new products and services for the growing global population of older people Support sectors to adapt to a changing and ageing workforce Support care providers to adapt business models to changing demands and encourage new models of care to develop The LLA founding organisations […]
Injury Reviews and Data Protection
ICO states that a Force cannot require excessive amounts of personal data from former officers as part of their Injury on Duty Award (IODA) review process. The requirement for all historical data held about former officers as part of IODA reviews appears to be excessive and in breach of the DPA. ICO and Northumbria Police […]
Later Life Ambitions- Social Care Green Paper delayed again
There is only so much longer the sector can wait The government has announced that it will delay a long-awaited social care ‘Green Paper’ until the summer. Ministers had originally indicated that the paper would be published by the end of this year, however the date has been pushed further and further back […]
Boost your wellbeing in winter
Six ways to stay healthy this winter It may be cold outside, but winter needn’t be the unhealthiest time of year. Here are some tips to help you keep healthy and fit, no matter what the weather’s like… 1. Banish winter tiredness – Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter due to the lack of […]
Beat the winter blues
At this time of year, a lack of sunlight can affect our mood, energy levels and appetite, and leads many people to suffer from a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Here are some suggestions to help you cope with this condition: Exercise and eat well – Keep physically active during the winter […]
How to manage your stress
You can help protect yourself from stress in a number of ways: • Eat healthily. A healthy diet will reduce the risks of diet-related diseases. Also, there’s a growing amount of evidence showing how food affects our mood. Feelings of wellbeing can be protected by ensuring that our diet provides adequate amounts of brain nutrients […]
Sleep tips for shift and night workers
Get enough good sleep – To avoid fatigue, shift workers need to get as close to 7–8 hours of sleep as possible, which is the average amount of sleep for most adults. Protect sleep – It’s important to block out any noise and make your bedroom as dark as possible. You should also keep a […]
Police Charities
Charities have been established up and down the country to serve both police officers and retired police officers in a number of ways, for instance those in need of rehabilitation if they have suffered injury or violence on duty. In addition charities also support families if an incident renders a police officer permanently or temporarily […]
Later Life Ambitions
Write to your MP to sign the EDM on Later Life Ambitions. This EDM welcomes Later Life Ambitions, a campaign organisation that represents over a quarter of a million pensioners through three partner organisations; the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners, the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance, and the National Association of Retired Police Officers. Template Letter to […]