Legal Services
PF Claimline: 0800 9171 999
If you have suffered a Personal Injury, either on or off duty, you can call PF Claimline on freephone 0800 9171 999 and one of our advice team will take down the details. A qualified solicitor will then look at your case, within just 24 hours of you making the call. You have the reassurance of knowing that your claim will be handled quickly and efficiently by a genuine specialist. The Police Federation is delighted to offer this excellent service at no cost to you. You can however still continue to report the matter through your Branch Board office.
Our Solicitors have been helping Police Federation members for over 45 years. During this time, they have developed extensive experience of the problems faced by police officers and have a proven track record of fighting and winning the difficult cases. They are committed to providing a thorough and effective service to members of The Federation.
PF Claimline covers officers who are injured both on and off duty and includes assistance to families of officers who are injured in the same accident. For any Personal Injury, you are covered through The Federation's legal scheme. This is a unique service for police officers. There is no deduction from your compensation for any legal costs.
For any personal injury, you and your family are covered through The Federation's legal scheme. This is a uniques service for police officers. There is no deduction from your compensation for any legal costs.
Our aim is to maximise compensation, and in the last two years we have recovered over £45 million in compensation for police officers.
If you have any queries about the service, or you wish to find out if you have a claim please call
PF Claimline on freephone 0800 9171 999.
Matrimonial Surgery - Gorvins Solicitors
The Federation are pleased to announce the introduction of a new member service. Gorvins Solicitors will be holding a matrimonial surgery on a monthly basis at the federation offices and will be able to advise of the following areas:
- Divorce and legal separation
- Police pensions on separation
- Financial matters
- Domestic violence
- Child maintenance and the CSA
- Unmarried property disputes
- Disputes involving children Contact
- Residence
- Change of name
- Pre-nuptials.
Gorvins are currently working with over 25 police federations nation-wide and represent over 3,000 police officers who are experiencing matrimonial difficulties.
They specialise in Divorce and advising on the police pension. Their team of matrimonial specialists have been specifically trained to advise on police pensions, something which presents a minefield to the average high street solicitor. Gorvins' are attending the courts on a daily basis and are experienced in advancing legal arguments on matters concerning police pensions.
Gorvins offer the following incentives to Kent Police Federation Members and civilian support staff:
- Free initial interview
- Reduced rates
- 24 hour free advice helpline
- Specialist advice
- On line advice and assistance
- Complete confidentiality
Surgeries will take place on the dates below at the Federation Office. If you require an appointment then please contact Gorvins on 01908 354 154. Should an appointment be required at an alternative venue then this can be arranged.
Further surgeries are scheduled as follows:
16 October 2007
20 November 2007
12 December 2007
10 January 2008
7 February 2008
5 March 2008
3 April 2008
8 May 2008
5 June2008
Gorvins also have a website www.policedivorce.co.uk, which explains in more detail the services they provide.
Gorvins can be contacted on 0800 056 2787 or 0161 930 5196 or via their website at: http://www.gorvins.com/.
