Force will not withhold pensions if ex-officers dont fill in medical forms

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Force will not withhold pensions if ex-officers don't fill in medical forms

Solicitor warned others over the issue last week following legal action against Merseyside Police.

Date - 1st August 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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A force which asks retired officers who were injured on duty to fill in medical assessments says the information will not be used to withhold pension payments. Staffordshire Police says it only asks for the process to be followed to make their...

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