Campaign Update – Injury on Duty Medals. July 2024
Following an article in NARPO News, Feb 24 below is an update in relation to the injury on duty medal campaign. The campaign has now grown, having received written expressions of support from the Police Federation for England and Wales and Police Federation for Northern Ireland. Further support has been shown from Unison, representing the ambulance service, with support also being anticipated from the Fire Brigade Union now that, if agreed by parliament the award is likely to encompass all emergency service workers.
Support for the campaign was shown by various MP’s including the former Policing Minister, Chris Philp and conservative MP and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Roger Gale who continues to support the campaign.
However, considering the recent general election, the level of support to be offered by the new government is not clear at this stage. More detail in relation to the campaign can be found via the organisers Facebook page link below……..
Campaign for Medal Recognition for Injured UK Police Officers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1091080585216247/members
Yours sincerely,
Steve Wilcock Deputy Chief Executive
