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The Benefits of the Group Insurance Scheme and more

The New Federation Chalets web site and Availability

Chalet

The Federation chalets are now open all year round. View the new chalet web site, check availability, see some more photos and leave feedback.

Click here to view the new site

The Group Insurance Scheme Provided by the South Wales Police Federation

These are some of the benefits of the Group Insurance Scheme for serving officers. You are paying for these benefits.....so make use of them!

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Call Assist

Call Assist Breakdown Cover

With effect from 30th November 2011, contributions to the Group Insurance Scheme will increase from £20.95 to £21.85 per calendar month. This change will automatically occur in the November pay unless individuals specifically withdraw from making contributions.

The reason for the increase is that the South Wales Police Federation has negotiated the inclusion of 'Police Federation Rescue' which is.....
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Life Insurance

On death of a member or spouse/partner who are covered under the scheme the cash benefit detailed in the current benefits table will be paid (currently £110,000 for the member and £55,000 for partner/spouse). The policy is written in Trust so that if a member dies, the proceeds can be paid, by the Trustees, to the member's dependants quickly free of tax and without having to wait for probate.

Get more information here

 

Family Travel Policy

The main sections of cover are:
• Cancellation and curtailment up to £3,000
• Emergency medical expenses up to £5,000,000
• Personal Baggage up to £1,500
• Personal Money up to £500
• Public liability up to £2,000,000
• Personal Accident up to £20,000
Get more information here

Hospitalisation Benefit

Should a member be admitted to hospital in the UK immediately following an accident, incident or emergency, this benefit will pay £40 per night for up to five consecutive nights. Should a member be admitted to hospital in the UK for a planned procedure, a benefit of £40 per night will become payable after the first three nights for up to a further five consecutive nights.

See the pdf booklet for more information


Legal Expenses Cover

Legal expenses cover includes the following items. Please refer to the full booklet for comprehensive information.

  • Employment Disputes
  • Criminal Prosecution
  • Consumer Disputes
  • Peaceful Occupation
  • Residential Protection
  • Personal Injury
Get more information here

Denplan Key Cover

DenPlan

Key Dental Cover from Denplan provides the member with cover for treatment necessary as a result of a dental injury or emergency anywhere in the world.

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Home Emergency Assistance - Emergencies covered are:

  • Breakdown of the heating system
  • Plumbing and drainage problems
  • Home security including locks and windows
  • Breakage or failure of your sole toilet unit
  • Loss of domestic power supply
  • Lost keys
  • Vermin infestation

Get more information here

Critical Illness Cover for Serving Officers

The critical illness cover is £10,000 and must be claimed within 90 days of diagnosis with any of the below conditions. Please see the full booklet for relevant exclusions. This is a payment for diagnosis and the prognosis is irrelevant for these purposes.

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RED ARC is an independent care advisory service specialising in welfare-based added value services.

The diagnosis of a serious health condition such as cancer, a heart attack, stroke or MS invariably means a worrying time for everyone close to the patient. That’s the time that you need access to someone who understands your condition and has the time to listen to your concern and allay your fears.

Get more information here

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PFEW National Conference 2012

This week sees the annual national Conference of the PFEW at Bournemouth.

From Tuesday you will be able to view the conference live, including the addresses by Paul McKeever and the Home Secretary, by clicking here or following the links on http://polfed.org

London March

35,000 Police officers march on Central London

London

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A fantastic turn-out by off-duty police officers piled pressure on the government yesterday (10.5.12) in relation to the on-going negotiations into Police pay and conditions. Thanks to all who made the effort to attend and fight for your rights. This really will make a difference. Stay tuned for more information and photos.

London March

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Howells Solicitors

Matrimonial Surgeries with Howells Solicitors

New dates have now been secured for our free surgeries with Howells Solicitors. If you have any matrimonial issues that you'd like to discuss in a confidential setting, contact the office to make an appointment.

1st June 2012
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Pensions Update 9.5.12

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Ian Rennie, PFEW Gen Sec

This is a letter sent to Theresa May by Ian Rennie regarding the increase in contribution rates

You can now view the letter sent from Theresa May to John Randall, the Chair of the PNB, regarding the on-going pension discussions together with a letter sent to Ian Rennie, PFEW, regarding accrued pension entitlements for those on the 1987 police pension scheme.

Click here for the letter to the PNB

Clck here for the letter to Ian Rennie on accrued pension entitlements

Winsor I letter from Ian Rennie to Home Secretary

Ian Rennie, PFEW General Secretary, has now written to Theresa May in relation to the implementation of the Winsor I recommendations

Click here to view the letter

Forces Travel

Forces' Financial are now holding financial surgeries at the Federation Office on the below dates. To make an appointment, please ring and speak to Kay or email her on kprangle@swpf.polfed.org

  • 28th June
  • 25th July
  • 22nd August

Forces Travel has teamed up with exciting suppliers to offer amazing worldwide deals for the UK Police. Read more

Forces Travel
Roland Smith

Roland Smith Insurance

At Roland Smith we currently arrange the car insurance for over 41,000 serving and retired police officers and the home insurance for over 23,000. This makes us one of the UK’s largest insurance arrangers for the police service.

To get a great deal on home and motor insurance, read more here

FamilyLaw4Police

Our specialist team has over 10 years experience in assisting police officers to manage their marital or family issues. Kirsten Grotte is the local representative for South Wales and offers free surgeries in the Federation Office or the RJW Cardiff Office. To make an appointment with Kirsten please contact her on 0161 383 3644 or ring the Fed Office. The following are dates for surgeries at the Fed Office:

  • 28th may 2012
  • 18th June 2012

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We have received an offer of 10% discount on tickets for Lord Cholmondeley's event The Pageant Of Power which takes place on the 15-17 June at his estate in South Cheshire. Please see details on attached posters.

Just quote ref CPOP213 when booking.

Tax Rebates

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Over the last 15 years the Tax Refund Company has reviewed the personal tax affairs of almost 2 million UK taxpayers. Over 1 in 3 people who complete the full process receive a tax refund.

Nearly all of these clients have been given the wrong tax code at some point in the previous 6 years for a number of reasons...

Download a tax rebate form here

Visit the Tax Rebate web site at http://taxrebates.com/home.html

ISA Advice from No1 Copperpot

Most of us are aware of ISAs and that they are a great way to save tax-free, but if you don’t know what to look for in a Cash ISA then read on for some open and honest information that will help you choose the best way to invest your money.

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DW Harris

The South Wales Police Federation is proud to be associated with David W Harris & Co Solicitors

David W Harris & Co has a huge amount of experience in representing police officers following personal injury incidents and claiming compensation for the injuries caused. Have you been involved in a POLAC that was not your fault? On or off duty, give David W Harris & Co a call to see if you can claim compensation. Read more

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