Wiltshire Police bosses have recommitted their pledge to end mental health stigma and discrimination in the workplace.

At the end of Mental Health Awareness Week, Chief Constable Kier Pritchard and Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson re-signed the Blue Light 'Time to Change' Pledge, which the force originally signed in 2016.

The Blue Light programme promotes a better understanding of mental health problems while offering support and well-being advice to staff and officers.

Angus said: “Together with Wiltshire Police I am committed to ensuring that we continue talking about mental health, with our staff and with the public.

“By signing the blue light pledge again we are reaffirming our commitment to eradicate the stigma associated with mental health and to keep the conversation going.

“No matter what rank, we will continue to support officers, staff and volunteers from across the Force and ensure that they do the same in our communities.”

Kier said: “Mental health is just as important as physical health. It doesn’t always stay the same and can change as circumstances at home or at work change, as we move through different stages in our lives.

“This week-long campaign has really given us an opportunity to keep talking and I’m determined to remove the stigma that exists around talking about our own mental health.

“Inside every uniform is a person dealing with human emotions and responses.

"What I’d like to see is a world class organisation, where officers and staff get the support they need.

"By signing the Blue Light Pledge again we’re showing our commitment to make sure we continue to acknowledge, understand, act and support our colleagues. It’s our fundamental duty.”

In five days, Special Constable Emily Clark and a team of supportive colleagues cycled the equivalent 879 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats on static bikes, raising over £1,000 for the Mental Health Foundation.