The autumn edition of Federation Focus, the magazine of South Wales Police Federation, is out now.

 

Branch chair Phil Walker and secretary Mike George talk about the emotions of representing members at this year’s National Police Memorial Day.

 

Phil highlights the Federation’s continuing campaign for police officers to be treated fairly when their annual pay review is considered in his regular column.

 

We shine a light on the work of the Force’s Baby Loss Peer Support Group and the comfort and support it provides.

 

October is also Menopause Awareness Month, and Federation member Jo Jones, the wellbeing lead for the Gender Equality Network, responds to the publication of PFEW’s national Menopause Survey.

 

 

Chief Inspector Anthony (Tony) Williams discusses his role in leading Post-Incident Procedures (PIPs) and the vital part the Federation plays in the process.

 

We meet Lee Williams, the first Special Constable to become a South Wales Police Federation rep.

 

And we hear from PPST lead Beth Hawke on the positive response to the new mandatory public and personal safety training.

 

Members are reminded the branch offers free tickets to Cardiff City and Swansea City games to officers facing serious welfare issues.

 

There’s also a reminder to complete the Pay and Morale Survey before the deadline on Monday (October 28), and there’s guidance on what to do if you are off duty through sickness or injury, including a helpful Q&A.

 

It’s all in the autumn edition of Federation Focus, which is available to download now.