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Explore our research publications, studies, and reports on police wellbeing, mental health, and support services.

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Network of Emergency Service Therapists (NEST) Service Evaluation

The NEST pilot set out to build the UK’s first specialist network of therapists with experience of supporting emergency responders. This evaluation summarises how NEST was developed, how it has performed during its pilot phase, and the difference it has made to beneficiaries and Police Care UK. The network delivered strong proof of concept, achieving high match-success rates, positive beneficiary outcomes and significant cost savings, while identifying areas that require further development.

Resources for: Clinical teams, service designers, emergency service charities

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Wellbeing Fund: Five-Year Service Evaluation

Over five years, Police Care UK awarded £277,000 across 111 local wellbeing initiatives in 42 police forces and sports associations. This evaluation explores what was delivered, what difference it made, and why the organisation decided to close the fund. While projects were popular and generated positive individual feedback, the overall impact was mostly anecdotal, with limited measurable change at force level.

Resources for: Senior leaders, wellbeing teams, service designers