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

The Gratitude Games 2026

The Gratitude Games – a fun, exciting event to help support Emergency Responders’ and NHS staff mental health Enter the Gratitude Games Now Come and join in The Gratitude Games, a fun, inclusive mix of sporting events in Manchester and around the country. Open to current and former Emergency Responders (including NARPO), NHS staff and families, […]

Home Office Survey

The Home Office is conducting research to review Regulation 12 and ensure the policy remains relevant to the police workforce of today. As part of this work, they are gathering evidence on retired police officers’ experiences and views of Regulation 12. The Home Office would be grateful if members could take part. Survey link: https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffice.gov.uk/s/YWU760/ […]

Remembering the Iraq War – 15 Years On

Please see the below message from the Royal British Legion (RBL) Members and families who are interested in attending should use the link in the email message from RBL We are hosting a daytime commemorative event at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Friday 22nd May 2026 to mark the 15th anniversary of the […]

XPS Portal Update

Colleagues,   Following some concerns being raised in relation to the deleting of historic data on the XPS systems which is due to take effect from 31st January 2026, following discussion with Toby Clark  at XPS please see below an more in depth explanation of the changes for the information of XPS members and some […]

Branch Structure Survey

At the NARPO 2025 Conference, Resolution No. 1 (Gwent Branch) was passed, instructing the National Executive Committee (NEC) to review the Association’s current branch structure. The resolution noted that many branches reflect police force boundaries established several decades ago and asked the NEC to consider whether aligning branches with current force areas may be appropriate. […]

The Beat Goes On – Survey

NARPO is pleased to support The Beat Goes On, an important new research project being carried out by the University of Bradford exploring the long-term impact of police service on health, wellbeing, and life after retirement. This study offers a valuable opportunity for retired officers to ensure that their experiences, challenges, and perspectives help shape […]

LLA Launch Budget for Later Life

Chancellor urged to help employers retain older workers  250,000 strong campaign group launches Budget for Later Life in parliament  Crimewatch legend Sue Cook says proposals represent “a fairer more sustainable deal for older people”.    Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been presented with a plan to cut National Insurance on older workers to swell the workforce […]

Budget For Later Life

The Budget for Later Life from Later Life Ambitions (LLA) sets out a practical, evidence-based plan to create a fairer, more sustainable future for older people across the UK. Representing more than a quarter of a million pensioners through its partner organisations – NARPO, the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance and the National Federation of Occupational […]