Oscar Kilo UK

We’re Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service.   We’re here to support police forces, officers, staff and their families.   We provide world-class wellbeing support through our website - here’s a quick overview of some of the support we’ve got available:   🚨Mental Health and Self-care resources for officers and staff: https://lnkd.in/eMSpc-zc   🚨Families’ hub: Practical support for families and friends of those working in policing: https://lnkd.in/e8FuMf6M   🚨Leavers’ hub: Resources for those leaving or retiring from policing: https://lnkd.in/eYmvESuQ   🚨Products and resources for organisations to enhance the wellbeing of your employees: https://lnkd.in/eUKhkMP7   All our resources are informed by first-hand experience – our team have worked in all ranks and roles in policing.   If you know someone who might find this useful, tag them in the comment section below 👇

Every day, police families stand behind our officers and staff, providing unwavering support. They help us cope with the stresses of the job, cover childcare and look after us when we need it most. It’s important we recognise the pivotal role they play for forces and ensure they can access first-class wellbeing support. That’s why we’re launching the families toolkit for police forces today. The guidance aims to bolster the support that forces currently have available – making sure families feel heard, valued and informed. As always, the toolkit is underpinned by research and is designed to be a practical resource, informed by feedback from those working in policing. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eUiqeCMq

It’s less than two weeks until the #InvestigatorWellbeing week of action kicks off – get ready for 7 days of tips and advice around wellbeing and best practice, tailored specifically for those working in investigator roles.    Have you registered for your sessions yet? It’s free and easy to sign up!   💡And if you’re looking for inspiration, check out our talk on Occupational Health support, led by Liz Eades and Zoe Davenport from the Oscar Kilo team.    Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eAkm82h5

🚨The Wellfest recordings are now live🚨 In case you missed any sessions from the 5th annual Wellfest, you can now access them through the Oscar Kilo website: https://lnkd.in/eyYkKV9s A huge thank you to the Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police’s Wellbeing team, who organised the brilliant event and have kindly made the recordings available.

Monday 11th November marks the start of a wellbeing week designed for anyone working in an investigative role. Each day you can access a range of online sessions – choose the ones that suit you, from building personal resilience, developing a culture of care at work, and improving the care offered to support workers following the death of a child or young person. Working as an investigator is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also very challenging. The personal sacrifices you make, the responsibility to support victims, the continual exposure to trauma and high workloads can converge to take a toll on your wellbeing. Find out more about the Investigator Wellbeing Week of Action and register for sessions here: https://lnkd.in/eAkm82h5

Control room operators are often the first point of contact for victims or witnesses of crimes. From car accidents to child abuse and domestic violence. It’s a crucial role but it can also be tough. For the operators picking up the phone, there’s no time to process the things they hear, some of which can be really distressing – it’s all about the next call and helping the next person. It can take a toll. This #InternationalControlRoomWeek shines a light on the amazing work of those who work in the control room. And if you’re one of those people, it’s also a timely reminder to check in on your mental health – our mental health resources online are really worth checking out: https://lnkd.in/eMSpc-zc Want to find out more about the critical work of control room operators? Check out this episode of our 'Keeping the Peace’ podcast featuring control room operators Tracey Whelan and Mike Gibbs: https://lnkd.in/gREA9uB2

Book now for our online course to help police and staff supervisors and managers support their teams with wellbeing, resilience, trauma, and referrals. Each course is half a day and free of charge. 👉Gain confidence to assess your team's personal and organisational wellbeing. 👉Learn how to interpret assessment results, identify critical areas requiring attention. 👉Learn to create targeted strategies and interventions to enhance your team's wellbeing and productivity. 👉Develop effective communication skills to foster an open dialogue around wellbeing. Course dates are available from October 2024 through to March 2025 but act fast - due to high demand places on these courses fill up very quickly.   Book now: https://lnkd.in/eZNw2bKN

It’s #WorldMenopauseDay today! Menopause symptoms can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life – at home and work. On our website you'll find a range of resources to provide support, including: 👉 National menopause guidance for policing 👉 Guide to the menopause for first line supervisors 👉 Information on the Menopause action group (MAG) If you or someone you know is experiencing menopause symptoms, the resources are really worth checking out: https://lnkd.in/eYjJgwwf And in recognition of World Menopause Day, the Police Federation of England and Wales is also hosting a special webinar today about mental health menopause. Sign up to access to the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eP93SkVE

If you work within an investigative role, mark your calendars for the National Wellbeing of Investigators Week of Action, starting on the 11th of November. Organised by the NPCC Recruitment Retention and Wellbeing of Investigators Portfolio, the week of action includes a variety of webinars to share best practice and encourage debate. Find out more about the week of action and how to register for sessions here: https://lnkd.in/eAkm82h5

Connecting with a police peer supporter can be an important first step that helps officers and staff to share their experience and open up about what they’re going through. Did you know that we offer peer support training for police officers and staff? The training provides forces with everything they need to implement a peer support network and covers: 👉 an overview of the OK peer support model 👉 the peer support process 👉 an introduction to mental health and self-care 👉 non-clinical training for OK peer supporters Check out upcoming dates and how to sign up, here: https://lnkd.in/g-egwHnZ