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300 plus POA delegates and visitors are in Eastbourne for the conference. The conference started with reports from the Standing Orders Committee and a minute's silence in tribute to members who passed away in the previous year.

Lund Bennett provides a membership benefit and are your dedicated Family Law solicitors for the POA. The firm offers robust advice and support – they are rated 5* on Review Solicitors and provide access to some of the country’s best family lawyers.

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.