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Feels like a good time for a little reminder…we’re Oscar Kilo and we’re here to support police officers, staff and their families with mental health and wellbeing support.
Here’s a quick overview of some of the useful things we’ve got for you on our website:
🚨Mental Health and Self-care resources for officers and staff
🚨Practical support for families and friends of those working in policing
🚨Resources for those planning on retiring from policing All our toolkits and resources are built-on first-hand experience – our team have worked in all ranks and roles in policing.
Click the link in our bio to visit our website.
This @unitednations #InternationalDayofFamilies, we want to recognise the amazing support that loved ones provide to those who work in policing. From juggling childcare to finding inventive ways of managing shifts – thank you for all you do.
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is ‘Take Action’🧠
The world we live in can have an impact on our mental health, and for those working in policing and other emergency services there are unique challenges.
It’s fast-paced, high-pressure and lots of officers and staff see, hear and deal with very difficult things. We spoke to some of our colleagues about what they do to look after their own mental health.
If you work in policing there are lots of resources available via Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service.
Or you can find more resources here ➡️ .uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week
Let us know what action you take in the comments below⬇️
Want to celebrate your wellbeing work? The OK Awards are now open for entry. Swipe through to get to know three categories and how they can help you spotlight your work. Ready to enter? Download your submission form – link in bio!
“Asking for help is a strength.”
@bedspoliceuk Inspector and Wellbeing Lead Ben Dimmock shares why speaking to somebody if you need support is one of the bravest things you can do this @mentalhealthfoundation #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.
Thank you to Ben for speaking so openly and honestly about #MentalHealth.
For Mental Health Awareness Month, we know that not all trauma looks the same.
For those working in law enforcement and child exploitation investigations, exposure can come in different ways, whether in real-time incidents, through digital evidence, or by supporting victims and families.
Understanding how different types of exposure impact you is an important step in protecting your wellbeing.
Improving self-awareness, preparing for exposure, and accessing the right support can make a meaningful difference over time.
Through CRC’s first ever wellbeing program, in partnership with @oscarkilo_uk , we’re sharing resources this month designed specifically for investigators navigating this work. Special thanks @timtebowfoundation for supporting the mental health of those on the frontlines.
If this is your work, these resources are for you. Being aware of how you prepare for, manage, and process exposure to trauma matters.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #OfficerWellness #BehindTheBadge
Updated categories for the 2026 Oscar Kilo Awards give you more ways than ever to show the difference your wellbeing work is making across your force.
Scroll through to explore three categories and how each one can help you bring that work to life ⏩ ⏩ ⏩
We’ll be featuring three more categories soon – or you can check them all out right now and download your entry form via the link in our bio.
“Pitching what seems like a surfing trip to a chief officer is a bit of a hard sell… but there’s a whole host of deep science that backs it up.”
The latest episode of ResetU: The Podcast is here! Andy and @nathangardiner1 are joined by James Mallows, serving police officer and co-founder of @opsurfwell – an innovative, evidence-based wellbeing programme using surfing and blue space therapy for blue light workers.
Listen to the full episode now – check the link in the Oscar Kilo Instagram bio (click on "explore more links here".)
We recently shared a quote from a parent worried about their child who's just joined policing – and already seen a lot.
The post really resonated. There was a lot of empathy.
But there was a lot of resignation too:
🔵 “That’s just how it is.”
🔵“Get on with it.”
🔵“Leave now.”
These aren’t isolated comments. They’re real opinions, shaped by lived experience. And they’re an important reminder of the culture shift that’s still needed in policing.
That’s why we work so hard behind the scenes to ensure wellbeing isn’t an afterthought, but an integral part of policing.
From helping forces meet their legal duties around wellbeing to practical tools to help embed it from the ground up.
We also work at every level with the @policechiefs and @college_policing to make sure wellbeing is built into national reform, not bolted on afterwards.
There’s more to do but the objective is clear: helping policing look after its people, and creating a culture where seeking support and taking care of your wellbeing is normal – whether you’ve been in policing six weeks or thirty years.
The Oscar Kilo Awards recognise the brilliant work happening within policing to promote wellbeing. They showcase the forces and individuals driving lasting impact for officers, staff and volunteers.
With updated categories for 2026, there are more ways than ever to showcase the impact your wellbeing work is having on your force and its people. However you’ve championed wellbeing in policing this year, we want to hear about it!
Download your application form and showcase the impact your force is making, check the link in our bio.
Call handlers like Bethany are often the first point of contact for anyone calling the police, including taking emergency 999 calls.
This #ResponsePolicingWeekOfAction, we want to recognise their dedication, professionalism and expertise. 👏👏👏
Our resources are designed to support everyone in policing, including staff, to help meet the demands of the job head on, from building resilience, supporting mental health and improving sleep.
Find out more and access support here, check the link in our bio (click on 'resources for individuals'.)
A big shout out to all response officers and staff across the country. They carry out some of the most demanding and unpredictable work in policing, day in and day out.
As part of #ResponsePolicingWeekOfAction, our wellbeing vans and OK9 wellbeing dogs will be out and about supporting officers and staff on the frontline. Keep an eye out at your force 👀
You can also check out the resources available on our website, all dedicated to helping officers and staff meet the demands of the job head on – from building resilience and supporting mental health to improving sleep. Check the link in our bio (click on 'resources for individuals'.)
#ResponsePolicing
