In this episode of the Pocket Sergeant podcast, Ben Dimmock shares his extensive journey in policing, highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing within the police force. He discusses his personal experiences with depression and how they shaped his passion for supporting colleagues. The conversation delves into the role of wellbeing teams, peer supporters, and welfare support officers, as well as the challenges faced by officers in managing trauma and workload. Ben emphasises t...
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In this episode of the Pocket Sergeant podcast, Ben Dimmock shares his extensive journey in policing, highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing within the police force. He discusses his personal experiences with depression and how they shaped his passion for supporting colleagues. The conversation delves into the role of wellbeing teams, peer supporters, and welfare support officers, as well as the challenges faced by officers in managing trauma and workload. Ben emphasises t...
Lee Broadbent | Why Police Officers Need Their Own Trade Union | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep 12
Pocket Sergeant Podcast
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4 months ago
Lee Broadbent | Why Police Officers Need Their Own Trade Union | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep 12
Send us a text In this conversation, Paul Cooper and Lee Broadbent discuss the critical differences between the Police Federation and trade unions, the implications of union membership for police officers, and the ongoing legal challenge to allow police officers to form their own unions. Lee shares his experiences with the Federation, highlighting its failures and the need for change. They also touch on the importance of funding for the legal challenge and the support from the policing commun...
Pocket Sergeant Podcast
In this episode of the Pocket Sergeant podcast, Ben Dimmock shares his extensive journey in policing, highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing within the police force. He discusses his personal experiences with depression and how they shaped his passion for supporting colleagues. The conversation delves into the role of wellbeing teams, peer supporters, and welfare support officers, as well as the challenges faced by officers in managing trauma and workload. Ben emphasises t...
