Your workplace. Your experience. Your voice.
Our annual survey isn’t just a tick-box exercise. Your insights genuinely help shape decisions that affect your day-to-day working life - both nationally and in your force.
The more people take part, the clearer the picture, and the stronger the case for action.
Important to say. Easy to do.
We’re listening – help us get it right for you.
The national police wellbeing survey is a short, confidential survey designed to give everyone working in policing the opportunity to share what it’s really like to do the job. Whether you're an officer, staff member, volunteer or special - your voice matters.
What is the survey?
Our survey is a national initiative to understand the lived experiences of people across UK policing. It explores key areas that affect wellbeing at work, including:
- Personal wellbeing
- Leadership and communication
- Inclusion and organisational culture
- Support from managers and colleagues
Resources, recognition and pride in the job
Why we do it
Policing is demanding, and it’s vital that we understand what helps – and what needs to change. The survey provides a trusted way for people to speak openly about their experiences, helping shape a healthier, more supportive working environment.
The results help build a strong evidence base to drive meaningful improvements. Insights from previous surveys have already led to national action, including:
- The national police health and wellbeing strategy
- Workforce prioritisation guidance
- A national sleep, fatigue and recovery programme
The development of the Police Health Observatory
When it happens
The national police wellbeing survey is an annual survey, typically launched in the spring. Each year, it provides a fresh opportunity to reflect on your experiences and contribute to ongoing improvements in wellbeing across policing.
The next survey is due to go live in Spring 2026
See the results of the 2025 survey below.
Who can take part?
Everyone in policing is invited to take part – across all roles, ranks and departments. The survey has been shaped through consultation with wellbeing leads, HR professionals, staff associations, unions and chief officers to ensure it reflects the realities of policing today.
How do I take part?
When the survey's are live, every participating force will promote the survey internally across their own channels. Please look out for QR codes, posters and emails in your force sharing how to access it. The survey is mobile-friendly and can be completed on any device, whether you’re on duty or in your own time.
Your information is protected
We understand that being honest in a survey like this requires trust. That’s why:
- The survey is independently managed by Leapwise
- You won’t be asked for your name, collar number or any directly identifying information
- Your force will only see grouped data – not individual responses
- Data is only reported where there are 30 or more responses in a group
This means you can speak openly and confidently, knowing your identity is protected while your input helps identify the right support and interventions.
Deep dives
As part of our new approach to our surveys, we are going beyond headline results to explore some of the survey’s most important findings in greater depth. We are excited to introduce a new series of ‘deep dive’ articles and reports, each designed to provide rigorous but accessible analysis on the issues that matter most to our workforce.
By shining a light on some of these key areas, we hope to help policing organisations build healthy working environments, so every individual can stay well, feel valued, and thrive - at work and at home.
2025 survey findings are now live
This year we partnered with Leapwise, a policing-specialist consultancy, to create a more agile, focused and faster survey.
Over 40,000 people took part and we’re grateful for your honesty and your time. The national findings have now been published, the full report can be accessed using the link at the bottom of this page.
Our Service Director, Andy Rhodes talks about the 2025 national findings:
Read about the 2025 survey findings and read the national report
Click here to find out about what you told us.