Welcome to the National Disabled Police Association

What is the NDPA?

Our Aims

The NDPA is a staff association and registered Charity set up to support disabled people both in the police service and the wider community.  Launched in 2004, the NDPA provide a forum for individuals to seek advice and support.  Circulating best practice and advising on police service policies, the NDPA aims to enable better access to policing for disabled people.

Registered Charity Number 119910

 


Latest News

Police 30+ Victory

Posted: May 15, 2008
As a police officer of over 30 years’ experience, the Claimant was entitled to apply to a ‘Thirty+ Retention Scheme’ .... [More]

Website Working

Posted: Apr 16, 2008
Regular visitors will have noticed that the website and Discussion forum had been getting slower since January.... .... [More]

New 'fairness' Act to replace equality laws

Posted: Mar 21, 2008
A powerful new anti-discrimination Bill is to be unveiled by the Government, ushering in the biggest overhaul of equality legislation in 40 years. .... [More]

Respect Ability Magazine January 2008


"It's not the disability that defines you, it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with. We have an obligation to the abilities we DO have, not the disability."

Jim Abbott


To build trust and confidence between disabled people and the police service.

Improve the recruitment, retention, progression and representation of disabled people within the police service.

Secure sufficient resource to enable the delivery of an accessible and high quality service to our members and stakeholders.

Empower disabled members of the public and employees to work with the police to develop safer and inclusive neighbourhoods.

NDPA Constitution