How we can support you along your Ill Health Retirement journey

Support around IHR has been shaped by real experiences, including research into Injury on Duty and the Ill Health Retirement Commitment.

Whether you are:

  • Considering IHR
  • In the middle of the process
  • Adjusting to life after retirement

 

There is structured support available, built around what people actually need

What support looks like

We offer dedicated support groups tailored to each stage of your journey.

These are:

  • Guided by a trained Coordinator Keeping sessions focused, safe, and constructive
  • Supported by people with lived experience Individuals who truly understand what this transition feels like
  • Enhanced by expert input Including pensions, legal guidance, wellbeing, and transition support

 

You’re also welcome to bring a loved one because this transition affects more than just you.

Why This Support Matters

Many officers describe IHR as:

  • Isolating
  • Uncertain
  • Emotionally complex
These groups are designed to help you feel:
  • Informed: so you understand your options
  • Connected: so you’re not facing it alone
  • Understood: by people who genuinely get it

A Different Way to See This Moment

Ill health retirement is not just an ending.

It’s a transition, one that deserves:

  • Clarity
  • Compassion
  • Proper support
With the right guidance, it’s possible to move forward with:
  • Dignity
  • Confidence
  • A renewed sense of direction

Take the Next Step

If you or someone you care about is navigating ill health retirement, support is available now. Speak to us about access tailored support groups and guidance designed specifically for this journey. You don’t have to figure this out on your own.