On Friday 21 April 2023, the Scottish Police Authority convened a conference on mental health and trauma in policing. A range of speakers and organisations from across Scotland and beyond contributed on the day which finished with a discussion and agreement on next steps. Details of the conference programme and an event summary can be found in 'Related Content' below
Meeting Live Stream
Live stream viewable here once meeting started
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Fiona McQueen CBE, Member of the Scottish Police Authority
Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor, Police Scotland
Audrey Nicoll MSP, Convener of the Criminal Justice Committee
SESSION 1: An overview of the nature of trauma and its impacts
Dr Karen Goodall, University of Edinburgh
Gill Moreton, Lifelines Scotland
Lived experience, Officers and Staff from Police Scotland and SPA Forensic Services will share personal experiences
SESSION 2 Dealing with Workforce Trauma
We will hear examples of current approaches from:
SPA Forensic Services, Fiona Douglas
Scottish Ambulance Service, Becs Norris and Sarah Bush
River Centre/Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, Gill Moreton
Police Scotland, DCC Fiona Taylor
Walking with the Wounded, William Cairns
SESSION 3: Dealing with Workforce Trauma (Virtual Session)
We will hear insights from research and practice in other areas:
Dr Jess Miller
Vernon Herron
SESSION 4: Roundtable Discussion & Feedback
An opportunity to discuss insights and learning from the day, capturing key feedback.
Next Steps and Event Close
