Police Care UK

It’s only 10 days until Team Police Care UK take on the National Three Peaks Challenge. Too many in the Police Family carry wounds you can’t always see, and every pound raised helps fund life-changing trauma therapy and financial assistance for those who live with the impact of physical or psychological harm, experienced in their policing role. Your support will inspire our team to go further and show those who struggle, they are not alone. Donate today > justgiving.com/campaign/polic… #ThreePeaksChallenge #CharityChallenge #PoliceCareUK #MentalHealthMatters #

This #PTSDAwarenessMonth, take a step that truly matters by joining Walk The Beat on June 27 and standing beside police carrying the unseen weight of trauma. Every step you take helps shows the police community that they are not alone, bringing hope, understanding, and vital support when it’s needed most. Get involved by signing up or sharing this post to spread the word, and walk with purpose to make a real difference. Sign-up today > policecare.org.uk/challenge-even… #WalkTheBeat #PoliceCareUK #PTSDAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters

On 10 May 2026, Kieran Manuel raised more than £600 for Police Care UK when he ran the AJ Bell Great Bristol Half Marathon to support past, present and future police colleagues. “Day in and day out, I see officers put themselves on the frontline to protect the public,” Kieran said prior to his lung busting effort. “But who looks after them when the blue lights stop and the stab vest goes in the locker?” Police Care UK provide specialist trauma support and financial assistance to serving and retired officers who have experienced harm in their role. “It’s important to raise money for a charity that looks after the officers that came before me, those who work beside me and those yet to come. Donations will be invaluable when the weight of the job becomes too heavy.” Thank you, Kieran, for helping ensure no one faces the impact of harm through policing alone. You can still support Kieran’s efforts here > justgiving.com/page/kieran-ma… #GreatBristolHalf #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

Anu is taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge on June 6 in aid of Police Care UK to push himself, improve his fitness and help raise awareness and funds for an important cause. “Police regularly face stressful situations, so having the right support in place for their mental wellbeing is really important so they can continue protecting the public,” he says. “This felt like a great way to support the charity while taking on a personal challenge. If it helps raise awareness and funds for such an important cause, then it’s definitely worth it.” Team Police Care UK aims to raise more than £3,500 for the delivery of life-changing specialist trauma therapy and financial assistance for those who have experienced physical or psychological harm in policing. To donate visit > justgiving.com/campaign/polic… #ThreePeaksChallenge #MentalHealthAwareness #CharityChallenge #Fundraising #PoliceFamily #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

Gratitude Games event hosts E.J Churchill have confirmed details of the clay pigeon shooting competition in West Wycombe on June 8. The 100 bird English Sporting competition has space for 250 competitors to fill start times spread throughout the day for serving, veteran and family members of the Emergency Services and NHS to get involved. Entries cost £59 (inc. breakfast) and are open to men and women aged 18+. Be part of something special and help raise vital funds in support of the unsung Emergency Responders who protect our communities. Sign-up today > gratitudegames.uk/clay-shooting-… #GratitudeGames #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

This June, for PTSD Awareness Month, we’re inviting you to take a positive step for police wellbeing by joining Police Care UK’s 'Walk The Beat' on June 27. Every step you take helps raise awareness of the lasting impact of trauma on those who work in UK policing and ensures support is there when it’s needed most. Whether it’s a stroll round the block or a hike up a hill, you can do it your way and stand (or walk) with the policing family to make a real difference and show no one has to face PTSD alone. Sign up today > policecare.org.uk/challenge-even… #WalkTheBeat #PoliceCareUK #MentalHealthMatters #PTSDAwarenessMonth

Writing a Will is one of the most meaningful ways to care for the people you love. It brings clarity at a difficult time - and for many supporters, it’s also a chance to leave a legacy that reflects what they stood for. For John, a Police Care UK beneficiary, that choice was simple: “Police Care UK helped me when everything came flooding out. Leaving a Gift in my Will means someone will be there to catch the next person when they reach that point.” A gift in your Will helps ensure that when someone in the police community is harmed through their work, they have somewhere safe to turn for specialist therapy and support. It’s a lasting act of care for the people who step forward when others step back. If you’d like to understand the difference your legacy could make, you can explore it here > policecare.org.uk/leave-a-gift-i… Members of the police family can also access a free Will consultation through our partner Harvey Howell Solicitors > harveyhowell.co.uk #MentalHealthMatters #GiftsInWills #FreeWillWritingMonth #PoliceCareUK

Sometimes taking action starts with a simple check‑in. As Mental Health Awareness Week comes to a close, why not check-in with a friend or colleague and stay connected to Police Care UK by signing up to our newsletter for updates, stories and support. Small actions can make a meaningful difference. For more visit > policecare.org.uk #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #CheckIn #StayConnected #TakeAction #PoliceCareUK

Charity runner Megan Haig steps on to the line at Sunday’s Bognor Regis 10km Road Race to thank Police Care UK for helping her family in their hour of need. Megan - who has never run for a minute, let alone an hour - is raising money in the knowledge either herself or a colleague may need our help in the future. “Research shows one in five police will experience PTSD or Complex PTSD, so it's highly likely some of my colleagues or even myself, will need some help throughout our careers,” she says. “They are entirely funded by donations and fundraising, and help those harmed by their policing role, therefore, I want to give back and help them to continue their vital work.” To support Megan’s fundraising efforts visit > justgiving.com/page/megan359 Good luck, Megan. You’ll smash it!! #Bognor10 #CharityChallenge #Fundraising #PoliceCareUK #MentalHealthMattters

It is Mental Health Awareness Week and 2026 is about Taking Action - one way to do that is to come together and move with purpose. Join Police Care UK’s Walk the Beat on June 27 #PTSDAwarenessDay and help support those in policing who’ve experienced physical or psychological harm. "Police Care UK has given me back control of my life. My trauma has been processed and no longer causes me pain and anxiety." - Police Care UK beneficiary. Our services are a lifeline for many who have dedicated their lives to protecting others. Sign-up to Walk The Beat and help us mitigate against the impact of trauma, visit > policecare.org.uk/challenge-even… #PoliceCareUK #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHeathAwareness #PTSDAwarenss #WalkTheBeat #policefamily

Serving Greater Manchester Police officer Phil Dusczcyk knows what it’s like to live with Complex-PTSD and wants to make sure no officer faces the impact of harm experienced in policing alone. That’s why he’s taking on the Three Peaks Challenge with Team Police Care UK in a bid to raise more than £3,500 to support vital work providing life-changing specialist trauma therapy and financial assistance to members of the police family when they need it most. “The public sees the uniform. What they don’t see is the impact the job leaves behind - trauma, exhaustion, and the toll on policing families,” he says. “Police Care UK helped me get through what was one of the toughest times in my life. “We’re climbing the Three Peaks to show officers across the UK their wellbeing matters, and that support is always there when they need it.” To support our team’s efforts, visit > justgiving.com/campaign/polic… #CharityChallenge #Fundraising #PoliceFamily #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

The physical and psychological scars of policing take their toll on those who keep us safe, and they carry those scars for life. Many develop PTSD through repeat exposure to trauma, and need specialist therapy to help We want you to ‘Walk The Beat’ on #PTSDAwarenessDay on June 27 by taking a stroll around your local area to boost your mood and help the one in five police who may have PTSD by donating to Police Care UK. If you raise more than £100 we’ll send you two Police Care UK water bottles and a pin badge. Find out more and sign up > policecare.org.uk/walk-the-beat #WalkTheBeat #PTSDAwareness #MentakHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that reaching out for help matters. "Being able to speak to a therapist who appeared to have a lot of knowledge about trauma within the emergency services made the experience more effective. “My PTSD related symptoms have reduced massively and no longer affects me so badly day-to-day. My quality of life has improved 100-fold.” – veteran officer. If policing has affected your mental health, support is available. Find out more about confidential help from Police Care UK - because you don’t have to face things alone. Find out more an access support here > policecare.org.uk/i-need-support/ #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #PoliceCareUK

After the Gratitude Games kicked off with the Tour De Manc in Manchester on Sunday, join in on June 9, 2026, for a one-day Individual Stableford at the stunning Worsley Park Marriott. One of the North’s finest inland courses, this 18-hole PGA Championship course will welcome all abilities for a day of great golf helping raise vital funds for Police Care UK. As well as current and former emergency services and NHS staff and family, the event is open to all golfers who want to be part of something special and support the Gratitude Games. Entry costs £75 per person | Men & Ladies welcome | Individuals & 4-balls — enter now and be part of something special. Further details > gratitudegames.uk/golf-gg/ @‌worsleypark @gratitudegames #golf #golfer #golfcompetition #mentalhealth #golfaddict

1 in 5 family members will suffer as a result of a loved one with PTSD. Having a loved one working in policing can be really tough. The unpredictability of shift work, the worry about whether they will come home safe, and the strain of living with trauma can have an impact on loved ones. Help show you care on #PTSDAwarenessDay 27 June, by signing up to Walk The Beat and raising funds for Police Care UK > policecare.org.uk/challenge-even… Together we can #WalkTheBeat and #BeatPTSD! #PoliceCareUK #MentalHealthMatters

Management accountant Pavi Wickramasinghe is taking on the Three Peaks Challenge to support Police Care UK. On 6 June, Pavi will join Team Police Care UK as they aim to summit Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike within 24 hours, raising vital funds for our work. “Working at Police Care UK, I see the impact the charity’s support provides. Taking on the Three Peaks Challenge felt like a meaningful way to give something back,” she says. “I’m really looking forward to the sense of achievement and the chance to experience some incredible scenery, but not the lack of sleep.” Funds raised will help us continue to provide specialist trauma therapy and financial assistance to people living with the physical or psychological impact of harm experienced through policing. Support Pavi and the team here > justgiving.com/campaign/polic… #CharityChallenge #Fundraising #PoliceFamily #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

People working across the police community face repeated exposure to trauma, and for many that can lead to lasting psychological harm. One in five may be affected by PTSD. On #PTSDAwarenessDay (27 June), Walk The Beat - take a walk in your local area and raise money for or donate to Police Care UK to help provide vital support so no one faces the impact of harm alone. If you raise more than £100 we’ll send you two Police Care UK water bottles and a pin badge. Find out more and sign up > policecare.org.uk/challenge-even… #WalkTheBeat #PTSDAwareness #MentakHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK

Today on #InternationalFirefightersDay, Police Care UK stands beside its colleagues in the fire and rescue service. We know the toll frontline work can take - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Just like in policing, firefighters face danger, trauma, and sacrifice to keep our communities safe. #ThankYou💙 You can support the mental health of our Emergency Responders by taking part in the Gratitude Games, which kicked-off in Manchester yesterday with the Tour De Manc cycling event. You can find out more here > gratitudegames.uk #BlueLightFamily #EmergencyServices #FirstResponders #MentalHealthMatters @FireFightersCharity

Inspired by watching last week’s London Marathon? Think you’ve got what it takes to run 26.2miles? If the answer is ‘Yes’, you could run the Chicago Marathon this October with Police Care UK. We still have spaces available for those who want to race the iconic route and raise money to support our vital work helping mitigate the impact of physical or psychological harm experience in UK policing. Commit to raising at least £1,000 and we’ll unlock one of our spots for you. Click here to apply > ow.ly/vxso50YP7Cj. If the Windy City is not your thing and you fancy something a little closer to home, check out some of the other amazing challenges you could take on here > ow.ly/a9JQ50YP7Ch #PoliceCareUK #ChicagoMarathon #Marathon #MentalHealthMatters #Fundraise #CharityChallenge

This Sunday, Cleveland Police officer Chris Kelsey takes on the Gateshead Half Marathon to raise funds for Police Care UK. Chris was diagnosed with PTSD seven years ago following his earlier military career. His own experience of trauma and recovery has inspired him to help ensure police officers and staff can access support when they need it most. “Police officers do an exceptionally difficult job and experience trauma on a regular basis. Your donations will help ensure they get the help they need and deserve,” he says. Chris has already raised £445 towards his £1,000 target. You can read his story and support his fundraising here > justgiving.com/page/christoph… Good luck, Chris - and thank you for supporting the police family. #GatesheadHalf #Fundraising #MentalHealthMatters #PoliceCareUK