Sick leave

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FOI/24/6916

Version Date: 16/09/2024

The Alliance HR Operations Department have provided the following information.

How many officers both male and female are currently on sick leave

238

The break down of that male /female

Male - 111

Female - 127

What is the longest amount of sick leave given to an offcer male and female

In accordance with Police Regulation 28, officers will remain on full pay for the first six months (183 days) of any sickness absence in any rolling 12-month period. An officer who has completed six months (183 days) sickness absence within a rolling 12-month period will thereafter receive half pay for a further six months, or until their return to work, whichever is the sooner. Chief Officers have the discretion to determine that, for a period of up to three months, an officer may continue to receive either full pay or half pay whilst on sick leave. The Chief Constable will normally exercise their discretion to allow an officer to remain on full pay if:

• The absence is directly attributable to an injury or illness that was sustained or contracted in the execution of their duty; or
• The officer is suffering from a terminal or life-threatening illness; or
• In accordance with the principles of the Police Negotiating Board (PNB) guidance, a referral has been made to a Selected Medical Practitioner (SMP); or
• There are other exceptional or unusual circumstances that warrant special consideration. 

how many of these officers are recieving full pay while on sick leave

210 

Does the force require medical certificates for sick pay

If an individual is absent from work for more than seven calendar days, they will need to submit a Medical Certificate to cover the rest of the absence. If the absence continues beyond the expiry date of the certificate, the individual must obtain and submit further certificates until such time as they return to work.