Anglia Ruskin University students offer free sports therapy treatment to Cambridgeshire Constabulary officers and staff

Free sports therapy treatment is being offered to Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s police officers and staff by Anglia Ruskin University students.

Since the scheme launched last month, 10 officers and staff have already received treatment for injuries that might impact their work.

The initiative gives the third-year sport and exercise therapy students some hands-on time with patients to help them put their learning into practice.

The force’s health and wellbeing co-ordinator Jean Spencer said: “I’m delighted we’ve got this fantastic scheme off the ground. It’s been a long time in the planning.

“It’s great for our officers and staff who can receive free treatment for ongoing injuries or mobility issues quicker than they might do on the NHS and great for the students at ARU who need hands-on time with patients as part of their degree course.

“The health and wellbeing of all our officers and staff is hugely important and we hope this initiative will help all constabulary employees to feel well and be at their best when tackling crime across our county.”

Dr Andrew Morrison, a senior lecturer in sport and exercise science at ARU, added: “We’re really excited to be working with Cambridgeshire Constabulary on this new scheme. Our students are keen to put their skills to good use to help the officers and staff who work hard to help and protect the communities of Cambridgeshire.

“We’re so pleased to be able to offer this service and really hope it will benefit both our students and the force.”