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

Travel Insurance Update for NARPO Members, Changes for June 2026

NARPO would like to inform members of important updates to the Travel Insurance Scheme ahead of the June 2026 renewal. Over the past year, the scheme has experienced an increase in both the number and severity of claims, particularly in overseas medical costs, cancellation and disruption payouts, alongside several large, complex cases. These trends reflect […]

UK Landlines Switch to Digital

The UK is switching off its old copper landline network and moving all home phone services to a modern digital system that works through a broadband connection. This nationwide upgrade will provide clearer call quality, better protection against scams and a more reliable, future-proof service. For most people, the change will simply mean plugging their […]

LLA Election Toolkit

Later Life Ambitions (LLA) is determined to ensure that the voice of people in later life is heard during the elections taking place across much of the United Kingdom on 7 May 2026. These elections will determine the composition of the Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament), and local authorities across much of England. Decisions […]

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/ […]

Tameside Branch Fundraising Event

Tameside Branch of the NARPO is proud to be fundraising in support of Macmillan Cancer Support and Willow Wood Hospice, raising vital funds to help individuals and families facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. This campaign is deeply personal to the branch. A valued member is currently living with terminal cancer. Having spent his […]

Research study on Police responses to Mental Health Crises

NARPO is pleased to support the research project, outlined below: Dear Participant, I am undertaking a postgraduate dissertation in Forensic Psychology at Buckinghamshire New University. The study explores police officers’ mental health knowledge, preparedness, confidence, and perceptions of effectiveness when responding to mental health crisis situations. If you are a former UK police officer aged […]

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 […]

Free initial consultation with Financial Advisers

At Quilter Financial Advisers, we believe knowledge is the key to a healthy financial life. That’s why we publish quarterly newsletters, so readers can keep up to date with the latest news and insights from the financial sector. In quarter 1’s issue of Essentially Wealth the lead article, ‘Finding investment opportunities in an evolving landscape’ […]