Dignity in older age fund
Living on a fixed income in later life can bring real challenges, particularly for members of the police community whose health, independence or earning potential has been affected by harm experienced through policing.
Financial pressures can strike at any point in your policing career. Whether you need support with adaptations after injury, career transition, further education, or simply making ends meet, our help is flexible and personal to you, designed to ease the strain so you can focus on your wellbeing and the people who matter most.
Living on a fixed income in later life can bring real challenges, particularly for members of the police community whose health, independence or earning potential has been affected by harm experienced through policing.
For many people harmed through policing, continuing in the same role isn’t always possible and the uncertainty that comes with career change can be overwhelming.
Living with a physical injury caused by policing can change how you move around your home, manage day to day tasks, or live independently. This fund is here to help reduce those barriers.
Living with physical injury, long term health conditions or the impact of harm caused by policing can make it harder to stay active, manage recovery or maintain everyday wellbeing.
Going on to further education can be an important stepping stone for young people but for families affected by harm caused through policing, the financial pressure can make this harder.
Periods of financial pressure can happen suddenly, particularly for members of the police community whose income or ability to work has been affected by harm experienced through policing.
The impact of policing doesn’t stop at the end of a shift. Injury, trauma and long term harm can place real strain on relationships and family life, often reducing opportunities for rest, connection and time together.