Wellbeing
The wellbeing of our staff and officers matter to us. That’s why we’re proud to offer a wide range of wellbeing initiatives.
Wellbeing initiatives
Vivup Counselling and Wellbeing offer tailored resources, counselling, a 24/7 helpline and more.
South Wales Police provide a confidential one to one counselling service which is available for all staff and officers whether required for personal or work-related incidents.
At South Wales Police, we recognise the importance of flexible working and a healthy work–life balance. We understand that when our people are supported to balance their professional and personal responsibilities, it benefits both them and the organisation.
We offer a range of flexible working options, which may include:
- Job share
- Part-time working
- Home working / smart working
- Flexible working hours (for police staff)
- Term-time working
- Compressed hours
- Career breaks
- Fixed shifts
- Annualised hours contracts
Some flexible working arrangements may already form part of your contract. Where this is not the case, you can apply for flexible working, and all requests will be considered fairly and consistently on a case-by-case basis. Decisions are made with careful consideration of both individual circumstances and operational requirements.
Our approach reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where people can thrive.
The Blue light Cycling Club is open to all Police Service, Fire Service, NHS, Coastguard, RNLI, Prison Service and Armed Forces personal. Members have access to hundreds of discounts with some of sports’ biggest brands and will be able to enjoy safe friendly rides.
Cycle2Work offers the most cost-effective way to get new cycling equipment. The scheme is run via a salary sacrifice meaning you won’t pay tax or national insurance – this saves you between 32% and 42% on your new bike and accessories. This reduced cost is simply deducted out of your payslip over 12 months, so no need to worry about large one-off costs!
Supported by the specialist knowledge of national membership charity Carers UK, Employers for Carers (EfC) works with organisations who want to support, retain and empower employees with caring responsibilities. EfC Digital is an online support portal for working carers offered in collaboration with employers who are members of Employers for Carers.
Halo leisure centres offer discounted gym memberships to members of TeamSWP.
Find out more here.
Many of our sites across the force area have in-house purpose-built gyms that can be utilised free of charge.
The force has trained champions in place to provide advice and support to employees in a wealth of wellbeing matters including mental health, pregnancy and menopause.
Our Chaplaincy Service enables officers and staff to have a person to talk to and act as a critical friend. Their role is to be involved in the provision of basic support and a ‘listening ear’.
As a member of Team SWP you can join a variety of Staff Associations. You can learn more about our staff networks here.
Healthcare
The National Police Healthcare Scheme is a not-for-profit Trust, overseen by Trustees who are all serving Police Officers.
Their core purpose is to provide the entire Police Family with swift access to the best medical treatment available – at not-for-profit rates.
Their members include Police Officers, Student Officers, Police Staff, and their families, as well as Special Constables and members of police-related organisations, including the National Crime Agency (NCA), College of Policing, NPCC, and staff of police charities.
The Private Medical Intervention (PMI) scheme provides assistance to officers and staff who are awaiting NHS medical treatment but who are subject to long waiting lists. The Force will consider assistance towards the cost of appropriate/necessary intervention.
The intention is to provide a scheme which enables South Wales Police to identify opportunities whereby access to medical investigations and treatment(s) may:
- Reduce time absent from work, supporting an earlier return to the workplace
- Enable an earlier return to full fitness
- Supporting officers and staff to remain within the workplace
WHA is a not-for-profit company which offers a range of low-cost healthcare cash plan schemes to help its customers with the everyday costs of staying healthy.
There are four personal cash plan scheme subscription rates starting from as little as £7.00 a month for cover for yourself only. There are also four partners’ scheme rates starting at £14.00 per month which would cover you and your spouse/partner.
HSF Health Plan covers everyday health costs like dental and optical bills and a lot more besides. The plan allows you to agree to pay a set amount per week or month through your employer and, in return, you and your family can access the 24/7 telephone GP Advice Line, Virtual Doctor, Counselling, Legal Advice, Personal Accident cover and HSF Perkbox (a discounts service offering you money off tech, shopping bills and days out).
All staff and officers are able to apply for an E-voucher to use at your next Specsavers eye test.
Financial wellbeing
All staff and officer will have access to our ‘My Financial Wellbeing’ hub, where they can explore internal and external initiatives and support available.
From financial wellbeing toolkits, budget calculators, cost of living support app Stream and many more.