British Transport Police Federation

09/06/2026

After our Management Board meeting at The Police Treatment Centres in Harrogate, reps were shown some of the newest facilities.

Around a third of BTP officers are members of the PTC. This means two-thirds can't access the intensive physio, physical therapy, or wellbeing support the charity provides.

Much has changed at the PTC in recent years.

Alongside support for injuries and post-op recovery, the charity has introduced a two-week residential Psychological Wellbeing Programme (PWP). Designed to treat mild to moderate anxiety and depression through a combination of counselling and group workshops, it's making a huge difference.

We took a seat in one of the new relaxation rooms while a member of the PTC team explained how the (generally standard) two weeks of residential physio can often be split to accommodate family commitments. Plus, some support is available online to remove barriers to access.

St Andrews in Harrogate and Castlebrae in Perthshire are impressive facilities with knowledgeable and caring staff who work to return you to fitness, often faster than many alternatives.

If you're a donor, do remind yourself of what's available to you. If you don't currently donate, find out more here: https://www.thepolicetreatmentcentres.org/

08/06/2026

Conduct matters, OPM, rest day cancellations, and pressure on officers were all on the agenda at our Management Board meeting.

Local reps deal with all sorts of issues in their divisions, but this is the forum where matters affecting officers across multiple areas are shared. Reps share anonymised information about cases and the progress they have made to date. This enables the Exec team to take their concerns and suggested solutions to the force through bodies such as the Joint Central Committee and National Negotiating Meetings.

For the most part, reps have good relations with local leadership and can often resolve issues before they become significant. Other matters take longer to address. We are looking for ways to share more of the positive outcomes with you, including in the monthly blog.

02/06/2026

The Police Treatment Centres’ AGM was well attended today but there was one person we were especially pleased to see.

Baroness Angela Harris is a good friend to this Federation and a long-term supporter of the police service.

President of the Police Treatment Centres charity, Baroness Harris is pictured with our Chair, Stuart Cowan, who is a trustee.

02/06/2026

Police Federation reps, Trustees, and supporters of The Police Treatment Centres are taking part in a 12-hour padelathon to raise money for the charity.

On Friday 14 August, the group will play padel tennis continuously for twelve hours at St Andrews, the charity’s treatment centre in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. They will play on the centre’s newly opened padel court, built during a recent investment in the charity’s wellbeing facilities.

To make the challenge even more difficult, during time off the court, players will take turns cycling on static bikes. The aim of this side quest is to cover 210 miles – the distance between St Andrews and Castlebrae, the treatment centre in Perthshire, Scotland - as many times as possible.

The challenge was conjured up by our Chair, Stuart Cowan. He said: We are all big supporters of the Police Treatment Centres and have seen at first-hand the amazing work they do to help officers recover from physical injuries and mental health challenges.

“The charity relies on donations to provide its life-changing services, so in order to raise as much money as possible, we really wanted to test ourselves. The padelathon will be tiring, but adding the cycling challenge takes it to another level.”

Every penny counts, and you can support the challenge here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/padelathon-for-ptc

For the full story and a run-down of the team players...
https://btpolfed.org.uk/news/padel-for-protectors

The next Federation fundraiser for the Police Treatment Centres is a 12-hour padelathon at St Andrews in Harrogate

01/06/2026

Appalling news this morning from our colleagues in Northern Ireland.

It's hard to comprehend what goes through the mind of everyone involved in an incident like this. Our thoughts are with the seriously injured officer, and we hope they make a full recovery.

News Release: Federation condemns ‘appalling and deliberate attack’ on officer

The attempted murder of a police officer in Downpatrick has been condemned by the Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland Liam Kelly.

Mr Kelly said: “This was an appalling and deliberate attack. I wish to add my condemnation to that already expressed across the community. What happened in Downpatrick was shocking and brutal.

“From what I’ve seen online, this appears to have been a calculated and dangerous driving act with no effort made to slow down or avoid the officer.

"My thoughts, and those of every officer in the PSNI, are with our seriously injured colleague and his loved ones.

“This incident graphically illustrates the risks our officers face as they work to safeguard communities and confront law-breakers.”

For further information, contact:

Ray Hayden
Anglewise
07802604926

27/05/2026

Are you connected to a charity, community group or sports club that could do with a financial boost?

Last year, players of the BTP Federation lottery raised more than £21,000 for charities and good causes. The sum represents half of the proceeds from the Federation lottery, with the other half distributed as prizes to lottery winners.

Grants like these make a massive difference to small, grassroots organisations, and lottery members can nominate good causes to receive such support.

Find out more here:

Grants totalling more than £21,000 have been allocated to good causes nominated by players of the BTP Federation during 2025.

26/05/2026

We're looking forward to meeting police colleagues from across the country and connecting with other emergency service workers at The Blue Light Show in July.

The programme is packed with hands-on demonstrations of tech and service equipment, practical skills sessions, scenario-based learning, and insights into emergency services collaboration and joint responses.

Tickets are free, and you can book your place here ⬇️ https://bluelightshow26.eventreference.com/delegate&src=partnerbtpfsocial

https://www.facebook.com/reel/976211145377363

21/05/2026

It's time to celebrate good people, great stories, inspirational acts of bravery, and colleagues you are proud of.

Tell us about the best of the best 👂

We've introduced a streamlined process for 2026. It takes just a few moments to nominate one of your colleagues for a BTP Federation Award of Excellence.

What we're looking for in each award category, and a link to our simple online form, can be found here: https://btpolfed.org.uk/news/awards-of-excellence-nominations-are-open

19/05/2026

The first six reps to take part in the BTP Federation's new advocacy training programme have successfully completed the course.

Congratulations to Chirag Patel, Phil Agate, Gordon Wason, Michael Natavio, Lisa Scott-Savage and Dave Bentley, pictured above (left to right) outside The Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts in Liverpool.

Advocacy training is a vital element in ensuring Federation representatives are fully equipped to support officers during some of the most challenging moments of their careers.

Read the full post here: https://btpolfed.org.uk/news/federation-launches-advocacy-training-for-reps

15/05/2026

How did you sleep last night? If you've got money on your mind, you may not have got all the rest you need.

Serve and Protect's 2026 Financial Resilience Report highlights how 13% of frontline workers lose sleep every week due to money worries. This figure rises to a fifth for the category ‘a few times a month’.

The Credit Union has a number of tools to help you get on top of your finances, from a budget planner to a savings calculator. https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/calculators/

Plus, every month Serve and Protect host a series of free educational webinars. Give them a follow or keep your eye on our channel for links.

Take control of your finances with our free calculators and tools. Budget planners, savings calculators, and jargon busters to help you plan.