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Meritorious Conduct Awards for life-saving Barlinnie staff
Four members of staff have been formally recognised for their exceptional bravery and professionalism, following a serious incident at HMP Barlinnie.
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Prison News
New education contract begins
This year, we have delivered a new strategy, Learning for a Better Future, and developed a new contract. Now, after working successfully with Fife College since 2017, we have procured a new provider, in PeoplePlus Group.
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Press Release
Accessible Prison Rules documents published
The Scottish Prison Rules are being made available in an Accessible, plain English form for the first time.
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Press Release
Young people at HMP & YOI Polmont donate £40,000 to charities
Young men in our care at HMP & YOI Polmont recently donated £40,000 to four very important charities across Scotland, in an innovative 'Dragon's Den'-style giveaway.
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Prison News
STV cover ageing prison population
The growing number of older people in prison and the challenges this presents has been highlighted in the media. STV news visited HMP Glenochil and spoke with Prison Officers about their experiences working with an ageing prison population.
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Prison News
Perth barbers complete mental health training
A group of barbers in HMP Perth complete mental health training as a way of supporting their peers
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Prison News
Peer support group for veterans in HMP Kilmarnock
Monthly 'Veterans Breakfast' events are being held in the prison to support people in custody who previously served in the armed forces.
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Prison News
King's Birthday Honour for Sue Brookes
The Scottish Prison Service's former Interim Director of Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement has been awarded a CBE.
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Staff News
Award success for SPS and Scottish Autism Partnership
A new partnership between SPS and Scottish Autism has been recognised at this years Scottish Charity Awards
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Prison News