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Police Family Hub

Support and guidance for partners, spouses, and children of police officers — navigating shift work, childcare, bereavement, parental leave, and everything in between.

Unofficial independent resource — always verify with official sources (College of Policing, your force, PFEW).

Reviewed by the BlueLineHub Editorial Team
Last reviewed: 29 May 2026 · Next review due: 29 November 2026

What do you need today?

Find support for the challenges that matter most to police families right now.

Coping with Shift Work

Wellbeing

Practical strategies for families managing irregular hours, nights, and rest days.

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Childcare & Policing

Childcare

Childcare options, shared parental leave, and force-specific family schemes.

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Bereavement Support

Bereavement

What happens if an officer is seriously injured or killed, and how families are supported.

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Divorce & Separation

Legal

Impact on pension, housing allowances, and specialist legal support for police families.

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Parental Leave Guide

Leave

Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave entitlements for officers.

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Moving Between Forces

Transfer

What to expect when a partner transfers — housing, schools, and support networks.

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Key guides for police families

The Truth About Shift Work in PolicingPolice Night Shifts — How to PreparePolice Flexible Working OptionsPolice Mental Health — Breaking the Stigma 2026Dealing with Difficult Colleagues in Policing

In-depth support guides

Support After a Line-of-Duty DeathWhere police families can turn after an officer dies on or as a result of duty in the UK — the survivor charities, memorials, and the welfare and pension support that exists.Serious Injury on Duty and Your FamilyThe support available when an officer is seriously injured on duty — rehabilitation, injury awards and ill-health retirement, and the charities that help the whole family.Protecting Your Family and Home AddressPractical steps officers and their families can take to reduce their public footprint — the open electoral register, property alerts, and where to get force-specific security advice.Support When an Officer Is Under InvestigationHow families can cope when an officer faces a misconduct or criminal investigation — representation, welfare and mental-health support, and looking after each other.

Tools for families

Shift Pattern Viewer

See common shift patterns (4-on-4-off, 12-hour, continental) to plan family life.

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Leave Entitlement Calculator

Annual leave, rest days, and parental leave entitlements at a glance.

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Support Organisations Directory

Find the right organisation for your family's specific needs.

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Related templates

Flexible Working Request FormParental Leave Application TemplateBereavement Contact Checklist

Community forum

Family & RelationshipsShift Life & WellbeingParental Leave & Childcare

Glossary terms

FLO
Family Liaison Officer
PFEW
Police Federation of England and Wales
NPCC
National Police Chiefs Council
PACE
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
IRV
Incident Response Vehicle

Official sources for police families

BlueLineHub is independent and unofficial. Always verify with the authoritative source below.

  • Police Care UK — Family Support

    Specialist support for police families dealing with trauma, injury, and bereavement.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source

  • Oscar Kilo — Blue Light Together

    Wellbeing resources for officers and their families, including relationship support.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source

  • Blue Light Together

    Relationship support service specifically for emergency service families.

    Last checked: April 2026
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  • NPCC — Family & Welfare Policy

    National guidance on maternity, paternity, adoption, and flexible working for officers.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source

Last reviewed: April 2026