More serving and veteran police, and their families, are living in financial hardship, which is why we provide access to financial support in times of need.
Make a referral for help nowYou can self-refer, or refer someone else for an assistance grant from Police Care UK. Just fill out this form and we'll get in touch. Alternatively, you can call us on 0300 012 0030 (lines open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
We know from responses to the Injury on Duty research published by Police Care UK, and from the feedback from the people we currently care for, that serving and veteran police officers and staff, volunteers, and their families are struggling to cope day by day financially, and that unexpected bills or repairs are completely unaffordable.
Similarly, we know that recovery from the physical and psychological trauma of policing affects their ability to work after leaving the service. That is why Police Care UK provides access to financial support through its assistance grants programme.
A financial grant from Police Care UK is awarded at the discretion of the trustees, which is made on the advice of the independent grants panel. It can be applied for, for a variety of things, including (but not limited to):