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Helping members back to health

One of our special partnerships is with the North West Police Benevolent Fund and their outstanding therapy centre, St Michael’s Lodge. The centre offers first class treatment for both mental and physical wellbeing, with a whole range of treatments, including physiotherapy, counselling and holistic therapies.

Physiotherapy through the Benevolent Fund

We offer residential treatment to promote the physical and psychological wellbeing of our members. The physio team at St Michael’s have extensive experience in offering individual treatment, including exercise classes and complimentary therapies.

There is a strong emphasis on self-management with home exercise programs designed to further aid recovery. Specific treatments may include; Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Hydrotherapy, Exercise Prescription / Strength and Conditioning Programs and Acupuncture.

As a member of West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund, you can apply for physiotherapy at the state-of-the-art holistic treatment centre, St Michael’s Lodge.
Set in the picturesque Ribble Valley, Lancashire, it’s the perfect place for our members to visit if they need time away to recover from injury or illness.

The centre offers a diverse programme, completely tailored to meet the individual needs of each guest.

The Lodge has 30 bedrooms, with two of the rooms adapted for wheelchair users. All the rooms have TV, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, hairdryer and en-suite shower rooms.

There is a fully equipped gym for guests to improve their cardiovascular fitness and physical strength.

Relaxation is promoted with the beautiful orangery room overlooking open countryside, as well as, a comfortable TV lounge where internet access is available. There is also a quiet reading area to sit and unwind.

There is also a heated swimming pool.

Outside guests can enjoy the landscaped garden, complete with patio area and hot tub.

Arranging your stay

As long as you have been a Benevolent Fund member for at least 6 months you can apply to stay for a short break. Your stay will include your physiotherapy/treatment sessions, meals and accommodation.

PLEASE NOTE: Changes to St Micheal’s Lodge terms and conditions mean that members are not permitted to bring another adult with them unless they are registered as a fulltime carer. This is now included on the new application forms available via the links below.

We ask that your stay be arranged within three months of booking to ensure the maximum benefit of your convalescence.

Your mid-week stay can be taken Monday-Thursday, returning on Friday. Serving officers and police staff can apply to the Force for special leave to attend St Michael’s. Please speak to your supervisor about how to claim.

As the Fund is paying for your stay and treatment, we do not pay towards your travel costs.

To apply for physiotherapy, simply download and complete the St Michael’s Lodge physiotherapy application form , print, complete and scan back to us.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to process forms that have been converted to a word document or similar and edited. 

If you unable to scan your completed form please return by post. We are unable to process forms that have been completed and then photographed and emailed.

If you are unable to print the form, we can post you an application for your completion which you can post back to us, however this may delay your application being processed by around two weeks.

The application form needs to be signed by a Health Professional, such as a occupational health nurse, or nurse practitioner or your G.P and emailed or sent to the Benevolent Fund office.

A referral will then be made to the North West Benevolent Fund and they will contact you directly to arrange your visit.

Email completed form to info@wmpben.co.uk or post to Steve Newbury, West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund Guardians House, 2111 Coventry Road, Sheldon, B26 3EA.

Our FAQs will provide you with additional information that may assist your application. Go to the main FAQ section on our homepage.

Charity Number: 1186628

Company Number: 03179216

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