HMPPS have informed the National Executive Committee that they are preparing to launch their next Pulse Survey, which will focus on Safety. They have indicated that they intend to launch this Pulse Survey on Monday 20th April 2026.
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STANDING STRONG FOR SAFETY
POA at the Second Safety Reps Connect
FIRST AID, PRIORITY - WHY THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT SAVES MORE THAN LIVES
When minutes matter most, the presence, or absence of the right first aid equipment can mean the difference between a quick recovery and a critical escalation. In any workplace, preparedness isn’t a luxury; it’s a duty of care.
RETIRED MEMBERS COMMITTEE
Firstly, a belated happy new year to you all from the Retired Members committee.
SCOTTISH PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS 2025 LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATION
Robert Stitt has dedicated nearly 40 years to the Scottish Prison Service, demonstrating unwavering commitment, integrity, and leadership.
Action Zone
Take part in an international research initiative examining the implementation of structured risk assessment tools for violence or offending in mental health, forensic, and criminal justice contexts.
Click here to start the survey: https://www.sfuiraise.com/
Opportunity to work in the Caribbean
Salterton Associates are forming a cadre of former UK Prison Officers to assist certain Caribbean Islands in times of emergency / natural disaster. Click here to find out more
Prison Officers’ Association - Advert to ex-prison staff
Did you work at Medomsley Detention Centre, or interact with anyone who did? The PPO needs to hear from you. Click here to read more
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Six-figure compensation awarded to Prison Officers’ Association member with lung cancer
Why join the POA?
We’ll support you when you have a problem at work and work to improve your Terms and Conditions. But that’s not all we’re about. Being a POA member also gives you access to a whole host of other benefits.
POA members gain from a wide range of benefits negotiated by your Union - with potential savings far above the cost of annual subscription! These are regularly updated and cover everything from lifestyle to health, motoring, technology, shopping, charity support, legal and financial. Here is a small sample:
- Health and wellbeing – savings, discounts, eyecare, counselling, rehabilitation services
- Legal Services – Personal Injury, Employment, Deaths in Custody, Will Writing
- Cars – breakdown cover, purchase discounts, hire, new and used vehicles
- Leisure and Travel – short breaks, holidays, car hire, travel insurance
- Financial Services – advisory services, savings and loans, cashbacks and discounts, help with difficulties, tax
- Insurance – Life Assurance, Income Protection, Vehicle and Home, Pet, Travel insurance
- Technology and Mobiles – group discount schemes
- Charities offering assistance to members – distress and hardship relief, money and debt problems, allowance and grants, confidential helpline
- Shop – food and household brands, goods and luxury items, payment cashback card, Blue Light discount card.
Representing over 30,000 Prison, Correctional and Secure Psychiatric Workers, the POA is the largest UK Union in this sector, able to trace its roots back more than 100 years.