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Ivor Dunne, Area Chair, Northern Ireland completes his current term of office on 31 December 2026. Nominations are therefore invited to take up the post of Area Chair, Northern Ireland Chair from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2031.

Angela Montgomery, Assistant General Secretary, reports on the TUC LGBT+ conference

If we cannot breathe safely, we cannot work safely – so respiratory protective equipment and its correct usage is vital to our health in contaminated environments

The number of drone drops is increasing, but POA warnings about the scale of the threat and demands for action have not been heeded

Political failure cannot be solved by emptying our prisons, argues General Secretary Steve Gillan

It’s all change at the top of government yet again. Will this new administration work with the POA to deliver meaningful change at last for a service in crisis?

Please bring the contents of this Circular to the attention of all POA members.

Since Annual Conference in May 2026, there has been a great deal happening across the POA, but I wanted to take the opportunity to update members on some of the key developments over the last 3 months.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 9th September 2026 for your information.

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper must take care of 'unfinished business' and conclude Government talks to fix deep-seated problems with NHS pay structure, unions say today (Friday).