News Room

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 20^th April 2026.

POA at the Second Safety Reps Connect

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.

Firstly, a belated happy new year to you all from the Retired Members committee.

Robert Stitt has dedicated nearly 40 years to the Scottish Prison Service, demonstrating unwavering commitment, integrity, and leadership.

Scottish annual conference was held at Peebles Hydro hotel on 29th and 30th October. 

The Employment Rights Act, which received Royal Assent in 2025, was one of the headline policies of the incoming Labour government.

The General Secretary and I recently held an in-person meeting with the Secretary of State for Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy. 

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 25^th March 2026 for your information.

POA Circular 23/2026 was promulgated on 23^rd March 2026 as part of our ongoing Campaign to have our Right to Strike Reinstated and explained that the POA would be distributing pre-printed postcards to all our members.