About the POA
The POA is the largest union in the United Kingdom representing Uniformed Prison Grades and staff working within the field of Secure Forensic Psychiatric Care, with over 35 thousand members in the public and private sectors.
NEC Structure & Management
Read more about the NEC Structure, the individuals involved and the areas they are responsible for.
The Role of a Prison Officer
The POA has been representing Prison Officers since 1939 and throughout that period it has seen the role of prison service employees evolve from a turn key to that of a custodial officer responsible for assisting with the process of rehabilitation of offenders.
Union Learning Fund
As part of a ULF Project the POA UK are working with various colleges and service providers to give staff and families access to accredited learning at the various locations.
Area and Establishment Maps
View the areas and establishments in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight
