Armed Forces in Policing Recruitment Event

We have planned the 2025 series of events called National Joining Forces – these are police recruitment events for all police organisations in England and Wales. 

They are designed to provide insight and understanding into police careers; the recruitment process and the structures in place to support candidates through the process. 

In particular the events highlights the qualities and skills veterans possess which are transferable into British policing.

​The events are advertised on Eventbrite and are as follows: 

• Tuesday 14th January 2025 from 1800 x 1900
• Tuesday 15th April 2025 from 1800 x 1900
• Tuesday 15th July 2025 from 1800 x 1900
• ​Friday 14th November 2025 from 1800 x 1900

Reminder: Set up your eVisa Account

You can now set up your eVisa account.

An eVisa is an online record of a your immigration permission in the UK,www.gov.uk/get-access-evisa​ and any conditions which apply. It can be viewed by logging into the online 

‘View and prove your immigration status’ service using your UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account

For more information on getting an eVisa, 

Travel to Refuge Scheme: Free travel for those fleeing domestic abuse

Travel to Refuge is an umbrella scheme in which travel companies cover the cost of train or coach tickets for women, men and children escaping domestic abuse travelling to refuge accommodation. It’s made up of two schemes:

Rail to Refuge, a joint initiative between Women’s Aid and the Rail Delivery Group, set up in April 2020, providing free rail travel for survivors of abuse.

Road to Refuge, a joint initiative between Women’s Aid and National Express, set up in 2023, providing free coach travel for survivors of abuse.

For more information please visit: Travel to Refuge