Members are being reminded that The Police Treatment Centres (PTC) have launched an amnesty which means that serving and retired Staffordshire officers are eligible to receive treatment as soon as they sign up to subscribe.
For a limited time only, throughout September and October, officers can donate to the charity and access treatment without having to wait the usual 12 months to qualify.
The amnesty also applies to PCSOs, Special Constables, as well as CDOs.
“The Police Treatment Centres offer fantastic facilities and treatment programmes that are tailored to those working in policing,” says Glyn Pattinson, secretary of Staffordshire Police Federation.
“I would urge any member who is not already subscribing to consider doing so - look at what the PTCs can offer because subscribing really does offer incredible value for money.”
The PTC is a registered charity, which offers treatment to both serving and retired police officers following an illness or injury. There are two centres, one in Harrogate, Yorkshire and the other in Auchterarder, Perthshire. A remote physiotherapy service is also offered.
Over the next two months, the PTC team are visiting Staffordshire stations along with the Staffordshire Police Federation wellbeing vehicle as part of the recruitment drive and to answer any questions. Their itinerary is:
- 22 September - Lichfield
- 23 September - Cannock
- 28 September - HQ
- 6 October - Hanley
- 7 October - Burton
They will also be hosting virtual information sessions on Teams, to help officers gain a better understanding of the support available. These will be held on:
- 7September, 10am: Tour of Castlebrae, Auchterarder
- 8 September, 10am: Tour of St Andrews, Harrogate
- 15 September, 10am: Physiotherapy information session
- 16 September, 10am: Psychological wellbeing information session
- 29 September, 10am: Amnesty update and Q&A session
- 6 October, 10am: Tour of Castlebrae, Auchterarder
- 7 October, 10am: Tour of St Andrews, Harrogate
- 13 October, 10am: Physiotherapy information session
- 14 October, 10am: Psychological wellbeing information session
- 26 October, 10am: Amnesty update and Q&A session.
To book onto one of the sessions email fundraising@thepolicetreatmentcentres.org
If you are not currently subscribing to the PTC, you can do so by contacting Glyn and payroll.
