This webinar offers a clear and practical introduction to the Ill Health Retirement (IHR) and Injury on Duty (IOD) processes, designed specifically to support reps in understanding the key stages and considerations involved.

The webinar will include:

• How referrals are made into the IHR and IOD processes

• How the police pension schemes support officers who may require ill health retirement

• Key medical definitions and criteria used when assessing eligibility for IHR

• How an ill health pension is calculated, including the factors that influence outcomes

• The retention decision, and how it fits within the overall process

• An introduction to the Police Injury Benefit Regulations and how injuries on duty are assessed

• The medical appeals process, including what reps need to be aware of

This is a taster session, offering a broad overview suitable for reps who want to build foundational knowledge before progressing to more detailed training.

The Police Federation also provides specialist courses for reps on both IHR and IOD, as well as an advanced programme that explores Police Medical Appeal Boards in greater depth.