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The POA aims to provide learning opportunities for members. The POA ensures that its work in engaging staff in life-long learning is exemplary.

I am sure you are all aware of the leaks at the weekend in the media regarding the pay review bodies for Education and NHS workers and the speculation around what has been recommended for those workers.

If you pay tax, there’s a fairly high chance you’ve paid too much.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 26th June 2024 for your information.

On 7 April 2022 the Court of Appeal refused the POA permission to appeal against a judgment dismissing a judicial review application.

It is with great sadness we report to the membership the death of Honorary Life Member David Evans, who passed away on Saturday 6 July following a short illness.

BBH Legal services are a wholly owned subsidiary of Thompsons Solicitors and have been a trusted partner of the POA for a number of years.

The POA has a proud history of recognising the hard work and dedication of members. 

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

The National Executive Committee has approved holding our Annual Conferences for 2025 and 2026 in Eastbourne. These will be 3-day conferences.

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.