British Transport Police Federation

17 June, 2021

PTC pre-retirement information sessions

For just 65p per week, you can access the Police Treatment Centres' first class residential physiotherapy and remote physiotherapy outpatient services in your retirement.

14 June, 2021

Meet BTP's Wellbeing Team

BTP's Wellbeing Team are holding virtual sessions in order for officers and staff to meet them and find out more about the services available.

8 June, 2021

Police Get Active Challenge 2021

This July, Police Care UK is asking people across the country to take part in its second Get Active Challenge.

4 June, 2021

Updated advice from our travel insurers

Since the traffic light system was introduced George Burrows has experienced an increase in travel insurance queries from members.

26 May, 2021

Chairman's Blog for May

I wish to start by talking to you about the Police Treatment Centres (PTC) and encouraging as many police officers, PCSOs and Specials to consider joining the charity as possible.

29 Apr, 2021

I wish to start by echoing the message of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services which has recently commended police officers for their dedication and commitment to keeping people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 April, 2021

Advice on common money worries

Money worries are one of the leading causes of stress. Unexpected bills, difficulty saving money and having a poor credit rating all contribute to financial uncertainty; even for those of us with a regular income.

13 April, 2021

Free exclusive perks for BTP Federation members

Members of British Transport Police Federation can now benefit from free exclusive access to over a thousand perks, discounts, and freebies from big-name brands and local businesses.

12 April, 2021

BTP colleagues feature in new Role Models booklet

Two familiar faces feature in the new UK National LGBT+ Police Network's 'Role Models' booklet.

12 April, 2021

Police Officers to be represented at International Labour Conference

For the first time in its 101 year history, police officers will be represented, in their own right, at the International Labour Conference (ILC) due to take place in June 2021.

12 Apr, 2020

Association of Muslim Police blog

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins today, Monday 12 April. This means many of our Muslim colleagues will be celebrating, fasting, and taking part in other activities associated with the month.

31 Mar, 2020

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Today, 31 March, is International Transgender Day of Visibility. To mark this, we invited BTP's LGBT+ Network to write a guest blog.

22 Mar, 2020

Chairman's Blog for March

Colleagues, here is the monthly Federation blog for March 2021. May I start by firstly sharing our thoughts for all those officers who have been assaulted and seriously injured during another month of serious unlawful violence.

22 Mar, 2020

Officers retires after five decades in policing

After a long and distinguished career, C-Division officer Dilwyn Lewis, has packed away his pocket notebook.. but not for the last time.

8 Mar, 2020

International Women's Day: Guest blog from the FPA

Our thanks to Superintendent Alison Evans, Force Lead for Drones and Disruption and Secretary of the Female Police Association, for writing the first in a series of guest blogs aimed at highlighting the work of BTP's support associations.

8 Mar, 2020

International Women's Day: Introducing Debi Rouse

What better day to catch up with Debi Rouse, the first female member of the Federation Executive, than on International Women's Day?

8 Mar, 2020

International Women's Day: Introducing Yvonne Thompson

Having given more than 31 years' service to BTP Federation, Yvonne Thompson is something of an institution.

5 Mar, 2020

Nigel Goodband re-elected as Fed Chair

Nigel Goodband has been re-elected as the Chair of BTP Federation. It follows a vote by Federation representatives from across the force area.

26 Feb, 2020

Coming soon: College of Policing bursary scheme

The College of Policing bursary scheme opens on 8 March. The scheme provides financial support to police officers and staff studying at a higher education level.

25 Feb, 2020

Chairman's Blog for February

May I start by firstly sharing our deepest condolences to all those officers who have sadly lost their fight against this killer Covid virus. Their families, friends and colleagues are in our thoughts and our prayers.

18 Feb, 2020

Police charity announces two new grants

The St George's Police Children trust has launched two new grants to support the mental health and wellbeing of the families of serving police officers.

17 Feb, 2020

New Federation reps

Ten new Federation reps have been trained to support their colleagues across the force area.

16 Feb, 2020

Introducing: Chief Superintendent Dennis Murray

Have you taken part in Ethical Dilemma training? Perhaps you have been helped by one of the employee support associations? Maybe you've been reading up on the Aspire, Ascend and Accelerate programmes?

3 Feb, 2020

Assault Pledge is rolled out nationally and refreshed in BTP

As the College of Policing rolls the Officer Assault pledge out nationally, BTP is considering what more can be done to support officers who are assaulted on duty.

3 Feb, 2020

Time to Talk day - 4 Feb

Time to Talk is led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and the aim of Time to Talk Day (4 February 2021) is to get the nation talking about mental health.

3 Feb, 2020

Guide Dogs receive lottery donation

A donation of £900 has been made to the Guide Dogs charity, thanks to players of the BTP Federation Lottery.

29 Jan, 2020

Chairman's Blog for January

Colleagues, here is the first blog for 2021 and may I start by firstly congratulating DCC Adrian Hanstock for being recognised in the Queen's New Year honours list and receiving a well-deserved QPM.

25 January, 2021

PC Andrew Spiby and the IOPC

The Chair of BTP Federation has criticised the Independent Office for Police Conduct after a gross misconduct case against a police officer....

25 January, 2021

"I went through absolute hell"

A BTP officer whose common assault conviction was overturned has described the devastating impact the case had on him and thanked the Federation for their support.

14 January, 2021

Do you need support with your mental wellbeing?

The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, delivered by Remploy and funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, provides confidential one-to-one workplace mental health support for British Transport Police employees.

14 January, 2021

COVID19: 'Close contact' and Test and Trace

The mandatory process for reporting COVID-related absence or sickness is as follows:

11 January, 2021

Running to honour fallen colleagues

For some of us the new year means new challenges ...

11 January, 2021

COVID19: Travel Insurance update

George Burrows has provided the latest update from Aviva, providers of the travel insurance element of the Group Insurance scheme.

5 January, 2021

BTP's Special Constables join the Federation

Special Constables volunteering with British Transport Police are set to be the first in England and Wales to be represented by the Police Federation.

5 January, 2021

Coronavirus: Sickness absence reporting

The mandatory process for reporting COVID-related absence or sickness is as follows: