Data protection claims against PFEW
In March 2019, the Police Federation (PFEW) was subject to a Cyber Attack and emails were circulated by NARPO to Branches on behalf of the PFEW. There was also information circulated on the NARPO website Police Federation of England and Wales Malware Attack Following a High Court case on 13th March 2023, please see the […]
GMP Equalisation
When the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (SERPS) was introduced in April 1978, it was possible to contract-out of it into an occupational pension scheme. A condition of it being used to contract-out was that the scheme provided a defined benefit (known as a GMP). The requirement to provide a GMP was removed from April 1997 […]
Police Treatment Centres – Retired Officer Wellbeing Programme
A one week structured programme designed specifically for those who have retired from the Police Family and have a formal diagnosis of mild to moderate anxiety and depression. Please note, this Programme is not intended to address symptoms of PTSD which require a longer input. Follow the link below for further information. Police Treatment Centres […]
Police Widows ‘Love Or Money’ Appeal Rejected In Bitter Blow – 21st December 2022
The Court of Appeal has today ruled on an appeal on police pensions. Widows and widowers will still be forced to choose between love and money due to arcane rules that prevent the surviving partners of police from marrying again and keeping the pension to which they are entitled. The National Association of Retired Police […]
Widows/Widowers Pension For Life – 21st December 2022
Survivors shouldn’t have to choose between financial security and happiness. We need a UK-wide policy that mirrors Northern Ireland’s, ensuring that those that remarry or cohabit after the loss of their loved one retain their pensions in full, regardless of circumstance. Further information about the campaign is contained in these leaflets: Widows Pension for Life and […]
Update from LLA – 13th November 2022
Later Life Ambitions have had a busy year in 2022. As you will be well aware, a year of volatile politics has meant our campaigning has been more important than ever, ensuring that your voices are heard at the heart of government. Our primary focus this year has been on the campaign to maintain […]
NARPO Villas – 9th November 2022
I have been in email contact with Lord Wolf who owns the Villa Scylla properties in Italy and also Villa Endymion in the Netherlands. Over recent years, NARPO Members have been given the opportunity to stay at these properties due to Lord Wolf’s generosity. The current situation is that the Villa Scylla properties are in […]
NARPO Conference 2022 – 10th September 2022
Following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II a decision was made by the NEC to cancel NARPO Conference. Members and guests of NARPO came together on Friday morning to pay their respects and exchange memories of Her Majesty. The next Conference will be on Friday 8th September 2023 at Blackpool The Motions for this […]
Police Care UK launch Ill Health Retirement Commitment – 2nd September 2022
Police Care UK has launched the Ill Health Retirement Commitment in response to feedback collected as part of the Injury on Duty research. Respondents who went through ill health retirement reported finding the support they needed difficult or non-existent whilst others talked about the lengthy assessment and decision-making process that had left them feeling isolated and […]
NEW Flint House support programme for retired officers – 1st July 2022
NARPO are delighted to announce our friends at Flint House are launching a support programme for retired police officers. For a minimum monthly donation of £5 retired police officers can now apply to benefit from their world class physical rehabilitation and mental health support. Whether it’s for a new injury, post operative rehabilitation, physiotherapy for cancer, long standing back […]