ResetU, a new digital app focused on sleep, fatigue and recovery in policing, has now launched in a first group of forces across the UK.
The app has been developed with officers and staff and is designed to reflect the realities of policing - whether that’s shift work, high workload, sustained pressure or exposure to difficult incidents.
The app focuses on practical support for:
- Sleep
- Fatigue
- Recovery
- Everyday wellbeing behaviours such as movement, hydration and nutrition
It provides simple tools people can use before, during or after shifts, alongside personalised guidance and access to additional support.
Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service, is endorsing the app and supporting forces who choose to adopt ResetU as part of their wider wellbeing offer.
Built with policing, backed by evidence
ResetU has been shaped through extensive engagement with the policing workforce, including input from more than 2,000 officers and staff.
Its approach has also been evaluated through the Police STAR study, delivered in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University.
That research found that people using the ResetU tools reported improvements in areas including sleep, stress management, resilience and intention to remain in policing.
Find out more about Reset U and see if your force is signed up using the yellow button below
ResetU: The Podcast now available
Alongside the app, a new podcast series — ResetU: The Podcast — has also launched.
The podcast is available to everyone, whether or not your force has access to the ResetU app.
ResetU: The Podcast brings together voices from across the blue light community to explore what it really takes to stay well in high-pressure, high-impact roles.
Hosted by Andy Rhodes, Service Director or Oscar Kilo and Nathan Gardiner, CEO of Reset U, the series features conversations with frontline colleagues, leaders and subject matter experts, covering topics such as:
- Sleep and fatigue
- Emotional load and recovery
- Practical ways to support wellbeing in demanding roles
First episode now live
The first episode, “Welcome to ResetU”, features:
- Julia Wellby, National Emergencies Trust
- Emma Woods-Bolger, CEO of Blue Light Card Foundation
Julia brings over 30 years of policing experience, including work in Counter Terrorism Command and as a Family Liaison Officer during major incidents.
Emma brings extensive experience from the non-profit sector, alongside a personal connection to emergency services through her family.
Together, they explore:
- What makes wellbeing support effective in high-pressure environments
- Cultural shifts needed across policing and blue light services
- The role of community, funding and partnership in delivering meaningful support
Upcoming episodes
Future episodes will explore a range of topics relevant to policing and the wider blue light community, including:
- Women’s health, menopause and supporting women in the workplace
- Hydration, nutrition and decision-making under pressure
- Financial wellbeing with Police Mutual
- The role of surfing in supporting wellbeing (Surfwell)
- How dogs are supporting PTSD and recovery
- Breath work and performance under pressure with Breath Connection
Listen to or watch the podcasts here:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/resetu-the-podcast/id1887227603?i=1000756755691
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o6mSXKau3HEdOOat3iW3T?si=b3b2b36262b74ab0