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Grampian Prison Officer Recruitment Open Day
Information on the Prison Officer Recruitment Open Day being held at HMP & YOI Grampian
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Prison News
Support for families visiting from Scottish islands
People travelling from Scottish islands are receiving financial support to visit loved ones in prison
SPS Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 published
Teresa Medhurst has hailed the work of SPS staff – as the country heads towards its highest ever prison population.
The newly published Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 show that on 4 March, Scotland recorded the second highest number in custody ever.
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Press Release
Inverness Prison Officer Recruitment Open Day
Information on the Prison Officer Recruitment Open Day being held at HMP Inverness
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Prison News
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