News Room

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

Please find attached a Guide to H&S for Union Representatives from Thompsons Solicitors

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8^th April 2026 for your information.

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.