On this page you will find a list of all our winners from each category with a summary of their award submission.
Staff engagement category
Winner: Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit
At the heart of every successful organisation is a workforce that feels heard. Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit developed HEARD, an innovative framework that brings together engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, recognition and leadership visibility into a single approach. By creating multiple ways for colleagues to influence decision-making and drive change, the programme has achieved a 65% response rate locally with the National Wellbeing Survey, they are maintaining sickness absence well below force averages and have gained recognition from HMICFRS as an example of good practice.
Runner up: Leicestershire Police
Great staff engagement means meeting people where they are. Leicestershire Police's Health MOT Tour took wellbeing directly into stations and operational hubs, making personalised health checks and support accessible to colleagues across the force. In just eight months, the programme engaged 806 officers and staff, with 100% saying they felt more confident and motivated to manage their health and wellbeing afterwards. The initiative also drove a 20% increase in follow-up wellbeing appointments, turning conversations into meaningful action and helping to build a healthier workforce.
Highly commended: Warwickshire Police
When people can access the support they need quickly and easily, they are empowered to perform at their best. Warwickshire Police transformed its Workplace Adjustments service through proactive engagement, co-design and innovation, making it easier for officers and staff to access the support they need to thrive. The impact has been remarkable: adjustment implementation times reduced by almost 90%, from 70 days to just over seven days, while improving service quality and delivering £60,000 in savings. The result is a more inclusive, accessible and supportive workplace for all.
Highly commended: West Midlands Police
The most effective engagement programmes don't just share information, they create trusted conversations. West Midlands Police's Standards Ambassador Programme has built a network of 150 ambassadors who create a trusted two-way connection between the workforce and Professional Standards, helping demystify processes, reduce uncertainty and support wellbeing. The impact is clear: 91% of ambassadors say they have used their knowledge to support others, while the programme's success has led to its adoption by other police forces across the country.
Families and leavers category
Winner: Lincolnshire Police
Behind every officer and member of staff is a family that supports them. Lincolnshire Police created a family wellbeing booklet and digital newsletter to help loved ones access information, guidance and support. Already reaching hundreds of family members, the initiative is strengthening the support network around the workforce and helping families feel more connected and informed.
Runner up: Hertfordshire Constabulary
Leaving policing can be one of life’s biggest transitions. Hertfordshire Constabulary developed a comprehensive support programme to help officers and staff prepare for retirement and life beyond policing, combining practical guidance with emotional and wellbeing support. Since July 2025, 73 retirees have attended dedicated retirement events, helping people leave the organisation feeling informed, valued and connected to ongoing support.
Highly commended: Cheshire Police
Starting or growing a family can be one of the most significant periods in a person’s life. Cheshire Constabulary transformed the support available to parents by creating a clearer, more consistent maternity and adoption journey, backed by practical resources, wellbeing support and dedicated guidance for managers. Shaped by the experiences of its workforce, the programme is helping parents feel more informed, supported and connected throughout every stage of their family journey.
Healthy living category
Winner: Leicestershire Police
Looking after your health can be challenging in a profession shaped by shift work, fatigue and operational demands. Leicestershire Police created a Healthy Living Programme that brings personalised support directly to officers and staff, helping them improve their sleep, fitness, nutrition and overall wellbeing. In just seven months, 806 colleagues completed a Health MOT, with EVERY participant reporting increased confidence and motivation to take charge of their health.
Runner up: Thames Valley Police
For officers and staff working long shifts, finding a healthy meal at the right time can be a real challenge. Thames Valley Police introduced a 24/7 healthy meal service across 25 locations, ensuring nutritious, affordable food is available whenever it’s needed. Developed in response to workforce feedback, the initiative has already provided more than 59,000 meals, with 74% of users saying it supports their wellbeing at work.
Highly commended: Ministry of Defence Police
Healthy living is about more than fitness. It's about building resilience, confidence and a sense of purpose. The Ministry of Defence Police transformed recruit training through a series of fitness-based charity challenges, helping new officers develop lifelong wellbeing habits while supporting causes that matter to them. Since 2022, recruits and trainers have raised around £16,000 for charity, creating a culture where physical wellbeing, teamwork and community contribution go hand in hand.
Highly commended: Police Service of Northern Ireland
Policing can place unique pressures on health and wellbeing, particularly for those working in demanding specialist roles. The Police Service of Northern Ireland brought health and wellbeing directly into the workplace through its Healthy Working Lives Roadshows, providing practical support on nutrition, sleep, stress, physical activity and mental health. More than 130 officers and staff took part, with 100% saying they were satisfied with the experience and would recommend it to colleagues.
Occupational health category
Winner: Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Good occupational health starts with understanding the unique needs of the workforce. The Civil Nuclear Constabulary developed a pioneering Health Needs Assessment programme, using data and local insight to build a detailed picture of health and wellbeing across its sites and deliver tailored support where it is needed most. The approach identified more than 30 recommendations at its first site and was recognised as best practice as the force became only the second in the UK to achieve SEQOHS accreditation for occupational health services.
Runner up: Merseyside Police
Living with a long-term health condition should not be a barrier to fulfilling a policing role. Merseyside Police developed pioneering new guidance to support the assessment of officers with insulin-treated diabetes undertaking blue-light driving duties. Drawing on the latest clinical evidence and national expertise, the work is creating a fairer, more consistent approach across policing while helping officers remain safe, supported and operationally effective.
Highly commended: Gloucestershire Police
For neurodivergent colleagues, the right workplace support can make a significant difference to wellbeing, performance and career development. Gloucestershire Constabulary transformed its approach to workplace adjustments by bringing expertise in-house and working alongside staff networks to create faster, more personalised support. The new model has already helped 96 colleagues access adjustments, up from 20 the previous year, while reducing costs by £44,000 and helping build a more inclusive workplace where neurodiversity is recognised as a strength.
OK9 category
Winner: Norfolk and Suffolk Police
Recognising the power of peer support and connection, Norfolk and Suffolk Constabulary relaunched its OK9 Wellbeing Dog programme after more than a year of inactivity. In just a few months, the scheme has grown to 11 active wellbeing dogs, with four more in training, providing comfort and support to officers and staff during challenging times and helping start important conversations about wellbeing.
Runner up: South Wales Police
A friendly face, a listening ear and sometimes four paws can make all the difference. South Wales Police expanded its Wellbeing Dog Scheme from one dog and one handler to a force-wide network of 30 trained volunteers, bringing wellbeing support closer to officers and staff whenever it's needed. With more than 150 requests for contact fulfilled since relaunching, the scheme is helping reduce stigma, boost morale and support wellbeing across the force.
Peer Support category
Winner: Police Service of Northern Ireland
Sometimes the people best placed to support you are those who truly understand the challenges you face. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has developed a comprehensive Peer Support Network, providing round-the-clock support from trained colleagues who offer practical, emotional and trauma-informed assistance. Over the past 18 years, the network has grown from just eight peer supporters to more than 150, with 89% of users saying they would recommend the service and 92% calling for its further expansion.
Runner up: Hertfordshire Police
No one should have to face life's challenges alone. Hertfordshire Constabulary transformed its peer support network by adopting the Oscar Kilo framework, creating a force-wide community of more than 100 trained peer supporters. Using the power of lived experience to connect colleagues facing challenges such as trauma, bereavement, baby loss and neurodiversity, the network delivered around 360 support interactions in just six months, helping build a more resilient, connected and supportive workforce.
Highly commended: Devon, Cornwall and Dorset Police Alliance
When colleagues face misconduct investigations, the personal impact can extend far beyond the workplace, affecting confidence, relationships, wellbeing and mental health. The Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police Misconduct Peer Support Scheme ensures no one faces that journey alone. Delivered by 75 trained volunteer peer supporters, the scheme has supported 272 colleagues through some of the most challenging periods of their careers, providing trusted guidance, emotional support and hope when it is needed most.
Highly commended: Lancashire Constabulary
Lancashire Constabulary transformed its peer support network by fully embedding the National Police Wellbeing Service framework, creating a safer, more consistent and sustainable support system for its workforce. The programme now supports more than 50 peer supporters, has developed specialist networks including a menopause community with over 200 members, and is helping to embed a culture of prevention, early intervention and wellbeing across the organisation.
Trauma support category
Winner: Avon and Somerset Police
Understanding trauma is essential to preventing its long-term impact. Avon and Somerset Police's Trauma Tracker is transforming how policing identifies and responds to trauma, using nearly 20 years of operational data to provide a clearer picture of cumulative exposure across the workforce. Launched to more than 6,000 officers and staff, the innovative system has already recorded over 3,000 uses and is helping leaders, supervisors and individuals take earlier action to support wellbeing and reduce the psychological impact of policing.
Runner up: Northumbria Police
To support people effectively, you first need to understand what they're experiencing. Northumbria Police's Trauma Survey gave the force its most comprehensive insight yet into the impact of trauma across the workforce, with almost 700 officers and staff taking part. The findings revealed that 80% of respondents had experienced symptoms associated with trauma during their careers and have directly shaped new specialist support, leadership discussions and the force's wider trauma-informed approach to wellbeing.
Highly commended: Bedfordshire Police
Trauma support is most effective when it starts before people reach crisis point. Bedfordshire Police developed a proactive trauma support framework that combines early identification, trauma-informed leadership, enhanced TRiM support and compassionate post-incident care. At its heart is the Bedfordshire Trauma Tracker, an innovative, cost-neutral tool that encourages officers and staff to recognise trauma exposure and seek support early. The programme has already generated more than 50 early intervention referrals, doubled TRiM acceptance rates and helped create a culture where conversations about trauma and wellbeing are becoming a routine part of policing.
Highly commended: Dyfed Powys Police
The best trauma support reaches people before they ask for help. Dyfed-Powys Police developed an innovative digital psychological screening system that proactively identifies colleagues at risk and connects them to timely support, including in-house EMDR therapy for trauma and PTSD. Supported by an expanded counselling team, in just three months, the service completed 201 welfare checks, supported 56 new clients and analysed more than 25,000 wellbeing data points across the year, creating a preventative approach to trauma care that is transforming workforce wellbeing.
Operation Hampshire Category
Winner: Gwent Police
When officers and staff experience violence or abuse, feeling heard and supported can make all the difference. Gwent Police has evolved Operation Hampshire into a force-wide programme that strengthens reporting, improves victim support and drives lasting cultural change. The initiative has helped achieve a 77.8% assault solved rate, identified 38 previously unrecognised victims and increased confidence to report incidents, particularly among underrepresented groups.
Runner up: Wiltshire Police
Being assaulted should never be accepted as part of the job. By refreshing Operation Hampshire, this force has created a faster, more joined-up approach to reporting incidents and supporting those affected. What once involved multiple systems can now be completed in around seven minutes, helping officers and staff access timely welfare support, while giving leaders better oversight of repeat victims, emerging risks and opportunities for early intervention.
Metropolitan Police Service
When officers and staff experience assault, abuse or hate crime, the impact can last long after the incident itself. The Metropolitan Police Service's Operation Hampshire programme brings together welfare support, leadership oversight and criminal justice engagement in a truly joined-up approach. From tailored support for up to 12 months after an incident to improved evidential standards and stronger court outcomes, the programme has helped reduce assaults and assault-related injuries for a fourth consecutive year, while ensuring those affected receive the support they need throughout their recovery.
Suicide prevention category
Winner: Northumbria Police
Suicide prevention is not a single intervention. It is a commitment to recognising vulnerability, encouraging conversations and ensuring support is available before, during and after a crisis. Northumbria Police has embedded suicide prevention throughout its wellbeing strategy, creating a whole-force approach that combines early intervention, leadership development, specialist partnerships and compassionate postvention support. More than 4,100 colleagues have engaged with suicide prevention learning, while innovative initiatives such as Operation Blue Monday and dedicated postvention procedures are helping to build a culture where seeking help is encouraged, support is accessible and no one faces difficult times alone.
Runner up: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
Sometimes the most important wellbeing interventions are those created in response to the hardest lessons. Following the tragic loss of two serving officers, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary undertook a fundamental review of its suicide prevention and postvention arrangements, creating a dedicated Wellbeing Risk Manager role and a redesigned Welfare Support Officer scheme. Together, they provide early intervention, coordinated risk management and tailored support for colleagues facing some of the most challenging circumstances of their lives. In just seven months, the approach has improved safeguarding, strengthened support for high-risk individuals and provided reassurance to colleagues, managers and families alike.
Highly commended: Bedfordshire Police
Creating a suicide-safe organisation requires more than awareness. It requires every colleague, leader and support service to play a part. Bedfordshire Police has embedded suicide prevention throughout the employee journey, from student officers and frontline supervisors to senior leaders and specialist teams. Alongside prevention and education, the force maintains active oversight of more than 100 wellbeing cases at any one time, including colleagues experiencing suicidal thoughts, ensuring support is translated into timely, compassionate action. Through a culture of early intervention, psychological safety and shared responsibility, Bedfordshire is helping colleagues access support before they reach crisis point.
Special international award
Winner: Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Bahrain
Exceptional organisations understand that looking after their people is fundamental to performance. The Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Bahrain has embedded employee wellbeing, happiness and engagement into every aspect of its Human Resources strategy, creating a culture built on support, development and belonging. Through targeted health, wellbeing and workplace initiatives, the programme has helped improve the mental wellbeing of 150 employees, enhanced physical health outcomes and strengthened employee engagement, demonstrating a long-term commitment to building a healthier, happier and more productive workforce.
Special recognition award
Winner: National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO)
Leaving policing does not mean leaving the policing family behind. For more than a century, NARPO has supported retired officers, staff and their families, and today represents more than 92,000 members across England and Wales. Through its Support Beyond the Badge campaign, NARPO has transformed its approach to meet the changing needs of police leavers, strengthening welfare support across 103 branches, creating a dedicated Second Careers Hub and giving former officers and staff a stronger national voice. Shaped directly by the experiences of more than 3,000 members, this work is helping ensure that no one has to navigate life after policing alone.