POA Circulars

All POA Offices will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 following the announcement of the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

The NHS trade unions have had it confirmed that in England there is an expectation that Trusts will pay enhanced bank holiday rates to staff on Monday 19^th September 2022.  This has already been agreed in Scotland and Wales. 

At the Retired Members Committee Meeting of 31st August 2022, it was proposed, seconded, and agreed that the Retired Members Section affiliates to the National Pensioners Convention.

Your employer has a legal duty to assess the risks to the health and safety of employees that they may be exposed to whilst at work. In carrying out a risk assessment your employer should consult your health and safety representatives.

This is just a short note on behalf of the NEC to publicly pass on our condolences to the Royal family on the death of Queen Elizabeth who sadly died on 8th September 2022. 

Please find the enclosed details of the above elections and the timetable.

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

Further to POA Circular 66/2022 the ballot period will run from 1^st September to 20^th September. 

Following pay submissions made to the NHS Pay Review Body, the Government has offered Agenda for Change staff approximately £1400 for all grades. 

Due to the increase in the amount of equipment which members are required to wear in the course of their duties, the Executive raised concerns with HMPPS regarding the potential for Musculoskeletal injuries surrounding the use of utility belts. The POA pointed out that;