It is \u201cabsolutely vital\u201d that police officers suffering with the effects of long Covid should be supported, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said.<\/p>\n
It followed Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service, publishing guidance on how to tackle challenges brought on by the condition.<\/p>\n
Federation Chair Steve Kent said it was currently a \u201cmixed bag\u201d between what forces understood and what they did not.<\/p>\n
He revealed SYP had officers who were struggling with long Covid and required support with managing their symptoms.<\/p>\n
Steve said: \u201cWe have supported colleagues with long Covid in the past and we\u2019ll continue to do so.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s absolutely vital that the force puts in reasonable adjustments and supports these officers to try and keep them in the workplace and as comfortable as they can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Steve urged people who needed extra help to reach out to the Federation as support was available.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIf there\u2019s anyone who needs to come to us, then approach one of the reps, approach ourselves, and we\u2019ll make sure the force are doing everything properly.\u201d<\/p>\n