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<p>This Government could not be clearer about the value we place on the role of the
police and the importance of prioritising officer and staff wellbeing.</p><p>We have
set out a vision for a new Police Covenant in Police Protection Bill recognising the
bravery and commitment of officers who work night and day to keep us safe. We plan
to focus on physical protection for officers, their health and wellbeing and support
for their families.</p><p>We are working with policing partners and other government
departments to develop the detail of what will be covered by a Covenant. This will
be followed by a public consultation.</p><p>We have also invested £7.5m in a new National
Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS). The NPWS was launched in April 2019 and has developed
evidence-based guidance, advice, tools and resources which can be accessed by forces,
as well as individual officers and staff. These include resources to help forces better
support officers and staff who are experiencing mental health problems.</p>
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