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Wellbeing Hub

Mental health, trauma, stress, shift fatigue, relationships, and retirement support for UK police officers. You are not alone — help is available.

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

Last reviewed: 29 May 2026 · Next review due: 29 November 2026

In crisis right now?

Emergency: 999  | Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)  | Text BLUELIGHT to 85258 (Shout crisis text line, free, 24/7)

These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.

What do you need today?

Select the wellbeing area that best fits what you are going through.

Crisis Support

Urgent

Immediate help if you are in mental health crisis — contacts and what to say.

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PTSD & Trauma

Mental health

Recognising operational trauma, PTSD symptoms, and where to get treatment.

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Stress & Alcohol

Wellbeing

Occupational stress, alcohol dependency, and confidential support options.

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Relationship Support

Family

How policing affects relationships and where to find couples counselling.

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Shift Fatigue

Health

Managing fatigue on response, night shifts, and long-running operations.

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Retirement & Transition

Transition

Emotional and financial planning for leaving the police service.

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Key wellbeing guides

Support tools

Wellbeing Resources Directory

Searchable directory of support services available to police officers.

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Shift Pattern Planner

Plan sleep, exercise, and social time around your shift rota.

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Family Support Hub

Resources for police families navigating shift work and operational stress.

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Related templates

Community forum

Glossary terms

Official wellbeing sources

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

  • Oscar Kilo — National Police Wellbeing Service

    Research-led wellbeing resources, force wellbeing dashboards, and officer support.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source
  • Police Care UK

    Specialist support for officers and staff affected by trauma, injury, or crisis.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source
  • Mind — Blue Light Programme

    Mental health information and support tailored to emergency service workers.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source
  • Samaritans

    24/7 confidential listening service for anyone in distress or crisis.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source
  • PFEW — Welfare Support

    Federation welfare officers, hardship funds, and peer support contacts.

    Last checked: April 2026
    Verify on official source

Last reviewed: April 2026