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Coronovirus
Members should note the current guidance that they should self-isolate if they are suffering from a continuous cough or running a high temperature and in all situations we should observe the rigours of hygiene, particularly regular and thorough hand washing.
You can follow Government advice at the following websites:
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office
Steve Edwards (C/Exec NARPO)
Members should note the current guidance that they should self-isolate if they are suffering from a continuous cough or running a high temperature and in all situations we should observe the rigours of hygiene, particularly regular and thorough hand washing.
You can follow Government advice at the following websites:
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office
Steve Edwards (C/Exec NARPO)
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02/04/20 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday, 31st March 2020 at his home, which he shared with his wife, of ex Insp David WEBSTER, 91 years. His wife is living with Dementia. David Webster was the Inspector at Swadlincote Police Station for many years.
The funeral will be arranged today and is likely to be at Bretby Crematorium. I do not propose to inform you of the date, as only immediate family are allowed to attend.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death yesterday, 31st March 2020 at his home, which he shared with his wife, of ex Insp David WEBSTER, 91 years. His wife is living with Dementia. David Webster was the Inspector at Swadlincote Police Station for many years.
The funeral will be arranged today and is likely to be at Bretby Crematorium. I do not propose to inform you of the date, as only immediate family are allowed to attend.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
02/04/20 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 17th December 2019 of Mrs Brenda PEDLEY widow of PC Brian Pedley. Her next of kin is her daughter Mrs Jane Cooke. Brenda’s funeral has already taken place.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 17th December 2019 of Mrs Brenda PEDLEY widow of PC Brian Pedley. Her next of kin is her daughter Mrs Jane Cooke. Brenda’s funeral has already taken place.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
02/04/20 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on 30th March 2020, peacefully at her Care Home in Clowne of Mrs Phyllis Mary BROWN, 92 years, widow of ex Sgt 314 Phillip Brown. Her next of kin is her son, ex Sgt 1174 Bill Brown.
Her funeral has been arranged for 12.30pm on Saturday 4th April 2020 at Chesterfield Crematorium which is for family only.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on 30th March 2020, peacefully at her Care Home in Clowne of Mrs Phyllis Mary BROWN, 92 years, widow of ex Sgt 314 Phillip Brown. Her next of kin is her son, ex Sgt 1174 Bill Brown.
Her funeral has been arranged for 12.30pm on Saturday 4th April 2020 at Chesterfield Crematorium which is for family only.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
2/04/20 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 22nd March 2020 at the Royal Hospital, Derby of ex Sgt Graham WALTON from brain cancer. His next of kin is his elder daughter, Mrs Penny Mitchell. Graham retired from the Police in 1995 returning as a civilian in the same post on the Holmes Project, where he worked since the 1980’s and finally retiring in 2002.
His funeral has been arranged for today Thursday 2nd April 2020 at 2.40pm at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Family mourners only. They are having a web broadcast. If you wish to view it please use the following link and login details ensuring you log in a few minutes ahead of the service starting at 2.40pm. Link: https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view Login/order ID:21104 Password: vrymtbjp
Donations can be made using the following link: https://grahamwalton.muchloved.com
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on the 22nd March 2020 at the Royal Hospital, Derby of ex Sgt Graham WALTON from brain cancer. His next of kin is his elder daughter, Mrs Penny Mitchell. Graham retired from the Police in 1995 returning as a civilian in the same post on the Holmes Project, where he worked since the 1980’s and finally retiring in 2002.
His funeral has been arranged for today Thursday 2nd April 2020 at 2.40pm at Markeaton Crematorium, Derby. Family mourners only. They are having a web broadcast. If you wish to view it please use the following link and login details ensuring you log in a few minutes ahead of the service starting at 2.40pm. Link: https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view Login/order ID:21104 Password: vrymtbjp
Donations can be made using the following link: https://grahamwalton.muchloved.com
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
31/03/20 Travel insurance with Narpo - AXA PPP
Members of the above travel insurance scheme are receiving letters to renew travel insurance as of the 1st May. Apparently it has increased quite substantially. Many are thinking whether or not to renew due to the travel ban. All I can say is that renewal is a matter for individual members as today AXA have sent the following statement to NARPO headquarters
"The Executive Committee at AXA PPP healthcare have made their decision today to cease offering new travel policy access with immediate effect on all Affinity schemes until further notice".
Basically this means that if you do not renew you may not be able to rejoin the scheme at a later date. I hope this helps when making a decision to renew or not.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Members of the above travel insurance scheme are receiving letters to renew travel insurance as of the 1st May. Apparently it has increased quite substantially. Many are thinking whether or not to renew due to the travel ban. All I can say is that renewal is a matter for individual members as today AXA have sent the following statement to NARPO headquarters
"The Executive Committee at AXA PPP healthcare have made their decision today to cease offering new travel policy access with immediate effect on all Affinity schemes until further notice".
Basically this means that if you do not renew you may not be able to rejoin the scheme at a later date. I hope this helps when making a decision to renew or not.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
31/03/20 March Lottery
There were no retired member winners of the March Sports Club Lottery.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
There were no retired member winners of the March Sports Club Lottery.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
27/03/20 Coronavirus- Retired Police Officers
During this national Public Health Emergency, we have received some requests for clarification of NARPO’s position on the use of retired Police officers, on a voluntary basis or potentially re-joining the Police Service in some capacity or as a Police officer.
There has been a suggestion in an article from a former MPS Commissioner, and also from the current Commissioner, that retired police officers could be used in some capacity
NARPO members account for approximately two thirds of all retired Police officers. Our view is that we know that many retired police officers already perform voluntary work for Police Forces throughout the country.
We agree that retired police officers have certain skills and experience which could assist the Police in these extraordinary and difficult times. However, we are also mindful that many of those retired officers will also fall into the vulnerable category because of their age or health. For NARPO, our members’ personal health and well-being is a primary concern.
We are also aware of many local NARPO Branches providing support to their vulnerable Members and our Business Support and Communications is putting together a guide that Branches can use.
Re-joining the Police
There are two ways to re-join the Police Service, either retiring and re-joining in a role which is materially different from that of a Police officer, or re-joining the Police as a Police Officer.
On the former there is information on our website- https://www.narpo.org/taxation-pension-entitlement-following-re-employment/
As Regulations stand, if someone wishes to re-join as a Police Officer, the Police pension would be abated i.e. the person would stop receiving it until they retire again from the Police.
The pension would still increase in line with CPI.
There is one Force, and there may be others, which has a scheme for re-joining the Police. However, there is no national guidance, as yet.
There are also some Forces which are asking for volunteers
Members should be directed to their individual Forces, should they wish to find further information on volunteering or re-joining the Police service.
We feel it is for each retired officer to make their own decision whether they wish to volunteer or not, taking into account their own individual circumstances and we would fully support those who wish to volunteer to assist the Police service and help the vulnerable at this challenging time.
Regards,
Alan Lees (Deputy C/Exec NARPO)
During this national Public Health Emergency, we have received some requests for clarification of NARPO’s position on the use of retired Police officers, on a voluntary basis or potentially re-joining the Police Service in some capacity or as a Police officer.
There has been a suggestion in an article from a former MPS Commissioner, and also from the current Commissioner, that retired police officers could be used in some capacity
NARPO members account for approximately two thirds of all retired Police officers. Our view is that we know that many retired police officers already perform voluntary work for Police Forces throughout the country.
We agree that retired police officers have certain skills and experience which could assist the Police in these extraordinary and difficult times. However, we are also mindful that many of those retired officers will also fall into the vulnerable category because of their age or health. For NARPO, our members’ personal health and well-being is a primary concern.
We are also aware of many local NARPO Branches providing support to their vulnerable Members and our Business Support and Communications is putting together a guide that Branches can use.
Re-joining the Police
There are two ways to re-join the Police Service, either retiring and re-joining in a role which is materially different from that of a Police officer, or re-joining the Police as a Police Officer.
On the former there is information on our website- https://www.narpo.org/taxation-pension-entitlement-following-re-employment/
As Regulations stand, if someone wishes to re-join as a Police Officer, the Police pension would be abated i.e. the person would stop receiving it until they retire again from the Police.
The pension would still increase in line with CPI.
There is one Force, and there may be others, which has a scheme for re-joining the Police. However, there is no national guidance, as yet.
There are also some Forces which are asking for volunteers
Members should be directed to their individual Forces, should they wish to find further information on volunteering or re-joining the Police service.
We feel it is for each retired officer to make their own decision whether they wish to volunteer or not, taking into account their own individual circumstances and we would fully support those who wish to volunteer to assist the Police service and help the vulnerable at this challenging time.
Regards,
Alan Lees (Deputy C/Exec NARPO)
27/03/20 Funerals
It has been brought to attention that Churches and Crematoria are restricting the numbers of mourners to close family members and then only in the region of 5 in number. The next funeral is ex PC Philip Lowe's on the 31st March at Bramcote Crematorium. They are imposing the above restrictions.
Very sad for the family. So keep safe, stay at home.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
It has been brought to attention that Churches and Crematoria are restricting the numbers of mourners to close family members and then only in the region of 5 in number. The next funeral is ex PC Philip Lowe's on the 31st March at Bramcote Crematorium. They are imposing the above restrictions.
Very sad for the family. So keep safe, stay at home.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
25/03/20 Cadet Reunion
Please see below message from Mick.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Given that the pandemic could last for several months there’s a good chance we will have to postpone the 1960's Cadets Reunion planned for September 20th.
For the time being though, I propose we adopt a ‘wait and see‘ approach and make a decision at the end of June. HQ are ok with that as far as the venue is concerned.
We have 35 'signed up' so far & awaiting a decision from 7 others. Still quite a few to contact.
Mick McEllhinney
Please see below message from Mick.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Given that the pandemic could last for several months there’s a good chance we will have to postpone the 1960's Cadets Reunion planned for September 20th.
For the time being though, I propose we adopt a ‘wait and see‘ approach and make a decision at the end of June. HQ are ok with that as far as the venue is concerned.
We have 35 'signed up' so far & awaiting a decision from 7 others. Still quite a few to contact.
Mick McEllhinney
19/03/20 Closure of Force Gyms
Please see below information from Force HQ.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Due to the current coronavirus outbreak all gyms across the force are now closed. This move has been taken by Gold command in line with the
Government advice. You can find out more about how to exercise from home - without the need for equipment via the NHS website. This document provides further information and has been circulated on the Force Intranet.
Please see below information from Force HQ.
Sean Murphy (Secretary)
Due to the current coronavirus outbreak all gyms across the force are now closed. This move has been taken by Gold command in line with the
Government advice. You can find out more about how to exercise from home - without the need for equipment via the NHS website. This document provides further information and has been circulated on the Force Intranet.
19/03/20 CLOSURE OF THE PTC FOR TREATMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Dear All,
Please see here for more information from the PTC regarding closure
Regards,
Alan Lees (Deputy C/Exec NARPO)
Dear All,
Please see here for more information from the PTC regarding closure
Regards,
Alan Lees (Deputy C/Exec NARPO)