News Room

Responding to reports of a violent incident at Lowdham Grange Prison, Geoff Willetts the NEC Rep for the Midlands of the Prison Officers' Association said, 

POA National Chair Mark Fairhurst updates members after attack on prison officers at HMP Frankland

Leaders of the POA have reacted angrily to a vicious attack on three Prison Officers working in a separation centre at HMP Frankland in County Durham.

Salterton Associates Ltd provide specialist services to the British Overseas Territories and are forming a cadre of former UK Prison Officers to assist certain Caribbean Islands in times of emergency / natural disaster.

The TUC is hosting a day dedicated to women's health and safety at work.

The TUC is hosting a one-day conference on asbestos on Monday 28^th April, which will centre on driving forward our campaign for removal.

On Monday 28 April, we will mark International Workers' Memorial Day (IWMD). It is a day where we resolve to remember the dead and fight for the living.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26^th March 2025 for your information.

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

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 11^th and 12^th March 2025 for your information.