Please find enclosed Joint Statement between POA/HMPPS.
CIRC 65: JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN POA AND HMPPS
Please find enclosed Joint Statement between POA/HMPPS.
CIRC 64: WELFARE FUND TO SUPPORT POA MEMBERS – COVID 19
We are pleased to announce that the Welfare Fund have agreed to cover the accommodation costs of any POA member who accesses the Center Parcs accommodation scheme.
CIRC 63: GENERAL SECRETARY UPDATE NO:4 – COVID-19
As I do my weekly update pertaining to COVID-19 it is with regret that yet another colleague at HMP Wymott Mr David Bentham has died and I am sure all our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues at this distressing time. I am also aware that more prisoners in our care have sadly died as well and again our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends.
CIRC 62: NEC MINUTES
Please find attached NEC minutes for the 20th and 25th March 2020, for your information.
CIRC 61: SERVE AND PROTECT CREDIT UNION LAUNCHES WELLBEING CALLBACK SERVICE TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS
Please find attached a message from Serve and Protect Credit Union (Police Credit Union) a POA member benefit who are offering a unique call back service for POA members to assist with their wellbeing during these unprecedented times.
CIRC 60: UPDATED FAQ’S ON TERMS & CONDITIONS – NHS EMPLOYEES
Please find the updated FAQs on Terms and Conditions for our members in NHS England in respect of COVID-19.
CIRC 59: POA MEMBERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
During these troubling times the POA want to support you all as much as we possibly can. Please note the following Service which is available to all members;
CIRC 58: COVID-19 BRIEFING UPDATES 5 AND 6 FROM THOMPSONS SOLICITORS
Please find enclosed updates from Thompsons Solicitors in relation to employment matters during COVID 19.
CIRC 57: NATIONAL CHAIR UPDATE APRIL 2020
During these unprecedented times it is vital that we continue to keep you updated on issues and plans throughout the Service.
CIRC 56: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND GUIDES PPE COVID – 19
Please find attached PHE Guides on the following for your information.
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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.