Local MP calls for more support for retired police officers
Bishop Auckland MP, Dehenna Davison has recently put on record her commitment to support the mental health of retired police officers, after a meeting with the National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO). Davison, who is a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee, met with NARPO to find out more about their work and […]
Later Life Ambitions letter to the Chancellor regarding the Triple Lock
Despite previous assurances that the Triple Lock would remain in place there have been reports of pressure on the Government to scrap the Triple Lock to help pay for the mounting costs of the Coronavirus crisis. A letter was sent to Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak from LLA on 17th June urging the Government […]
Later Life Ambitions COVID-19 Survey Results
Later Life Ambitions brings together the collective voices of over a quarter of a million pensioners through the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners, the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance, and us the National Association of Retired Police Officers. Back in April LLA ran a Coronavirus survey to find out how the Pandemic was impacting Members, the […]
Mental health and wellbeing support for retired police officers – written questions answered
Dehenna Davison MP tabled the following questions in Parliament on mental health and wellbeing on NARPO’s behalf. Please note that all the questions received the same answer which is below. NARPO will continue to monitor the Government’s response to the Police Covenant consultation but it is positive that mental health and wellbeing support specially for […]
Equal Opportunities Policy
1. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT The National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all members. All members will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation […]
NARPO Conference 2020
The NEC have taken the difficult but well-informed decision to cancel our Annual Conference this year 2020, which was due to be held in Plymouth on Friday the 11th September. The decision was made after careful consideration of the potential health implications for our members, the current Government restrictions, the likelihood of them being lifted […]
Later Life Ambitions Members Survey -Coronavirus and older people
Later Life Ambitions are currently conducting a members’ survey on the impact of Coronavirus to your everyday life. NARPO would greatly appreciate if you were able to answer some questions on how the crisis has impacted you, and if would ask other retirees to do the same. Most questions are multiple choice and the survey […]
BBC One – VE Day 75
Hi all, BBC One are broadcasting a special programme celebrating VE Day 75 on May 8th. We’re looking for as many people as possible to speak to about their memories of the Second World War. At this point, we’re collecting stories and also getting an idea of who might like to talk to the BBC, […]
Later Life Ambitions members survey – the Budget
What would you do you like to see in the Chancellor’s forthcoming Budget on March 11th? NARPO is a Member of Later Life Ambitions and we are asking our members to fill out this short survey to tell us what issues older people would like the Government to prioritise. Fill in the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QDHR8V5
The Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales
The Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales will examine how crime, fear of crime and other threats to public safety are changing and assess the ability of the police to respond. It is chaired by Sir Michael Barber and hosted by the Police Foundation. It aims to set a long term strategic direction […]