House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Police Covenant Annual Report
26 March 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by James Cleverly Con Braintree
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The second annual report on the Police Covenant outlines progress in recognising and supporting policing staff sacrifices.
- A permanent Chief Medical Officer has been appointed to address the alignment of NHS work with police needs through the new Clinical Governance Group.
- Training for General Practitioners on police workforce issues has been developed and shared with the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Issue summary
The statement presents the second annual report on the Police Covenant, outlining progress made in recognising and supporting the sacrifices of policing staff.
Action requested
The minister has appointed a permanent Chief Medical Officer to bridge NHS work with police needs through the new Clinical Governance Group. Training for General Practitioners on police workforce issues has been developed and shared with the Royal College of General Practitioners, alongside improvements in publicising the Covenant by the Home Office and other bodies.
Key facts
- The Police Covenant's second annual report is laid before Parliament.
- A permanent Chief Medical Officer has been appointed to address medical understanding of policing impacts.
- Training for General Practitioners on police workforce needs has been shared with the Royal College of General Practitioners.