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Police sick pay cuts spark welfare concerns

Plans by Police Scotland to reduce discretionary sick pay have prompted warnings from the Scottish Police Federation about potential impacts on officer wellbeing. General secretary David Kennedy said the changes, driven by budget pressures, could have serious financial and personal consequences, including risks to mental health. Chief constable Jo Farrell previously told MSPs that funding constraints required difficult decisions, after receiving less than the requested budget increase. Officers currently receive six months’ full sick pay followed by six months at half pay, but extensions are now more restricted, with some cases reportedly denied additional support.

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