Police Care UK

WELCOME

Police Care UK is a charity for serving and veteran police officers and staff, volunteers, and their families who have suffered any physical or psychological harm as a result of policing.

We are independent of the police service, and are funded entirely by donations and fundraising – we receive no money from government or forces for our work.

If you would like to discuss the practical, emotional or financial support that Police Care UK can potentially provide, please make a referral below or call 0300 012 0030 and ask to speak to a member of our team.

Who We Help

Police
Personnel

Whether serving or retired, police staff or volunteer, we are here to support you if you have been harmed as a result of your policing work.

Police
Families

We believe that police and families should always have someone to turn to that understands their situation and can respond effectively to their needs.

Police Forces
and
Organisations

We believe that caring for people is the duty of every police organisation. Our role is to complement this care and help identify gaps through targeted services, projects and programmes.

What We Do

We ensure everyone is aware of the harm experienced in UK policing

We enable police and their families to recover and rebuild their lives

We encourage the police service to reduce and prevent harm

Latest NEWS

A group of climbers stand in a line at Everest Base Camp with snow-capped Mount Everest in the background

Fundraisers gear up for Emergency Service Challenge 2024

A pair of Police Care UK fundraisers are putting their best foot forward this September in the name of supporting mental health in policing by taking on the Emergency Service

4 September 2024

58th anniversary of the Braybrook Street Murders

August 12th marks the anniversary of the Braybrook Street murders. This event is of great significance in the history of Police Care UK, as this incident helped to shape the

9 August 2024

Frankie Westoby, left, and Karen Hutchinson pose for a selfie under blue skies on the route of the Peak District Challenge

Young officers more vulnerable to trauma impact, says Police Care UK fundraiser

Any police officer can be affected by trauma experienced in their role, but new recruits on the frontline without a support network behind them, can be especially vulnerable. That is the

18 July 2024

Our STORIES

Police Care UK relies on an ever-increasing team of volunteers to help them support police families across the country. Some help to raise the charity’s profile, encouraging those who need help to get in touch. Others, like Rob, have a more hands-on role. Rob keeps…

“When you’re at the point that you think you’ve run out of options, reaching out and gaining access to people who actually understand you is so, so important.” By anyone’s standards, traffic police officer James has been through a lot. Dealing with numerous traumatic incidents…

After suffering an injury on duty, Matt’s* physical and mental health declined to such an extent he couldn’t see the point in carrying on. For years, the recently retired police officer kept his worries to himself, managed his pain as best he could and avoided…

Support Us

Ways to Donate

Make a one-off donation or set up a monthly donation to support those harmed through their policing role.

Fundraise for us

Find an event or hold your own! See our fundraising ideas and get support to reach your target.

Volunteer with us

Find volunteer opportunities that give you the chance to help the police community.