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'Wee Dugs Wednesday' at HMP Shotts
A Prison Officer uses his new litter of puppies to support the mental health and wellbeing of people in custody
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Prison News
SPS Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 published
Teresa Medhurst, Chief Executive, has praised the "humility and empathy" of officers working in the most challenging circumstances, as the Scottish Prison Service published its latest annual report.
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Corporate Publications
Mental Health Strategy for 2024-2034 launched
The Scottish Prison Service today launch their new Mental Health Strategy for 2024-34.
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Corporate Publications
Prehistoric settlement discovered at HMP Highland site
A group of archaeologists have uncovered a significant find at the site of the new HMP Highland.
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Major Projects
'Family Week' at HMP Edinburgh
HMP Edinburgh welcomed over 300 family members to enjoy a range of activities as part of their annual ‘Family Week’.
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Prison News
Bella and Lilias Centres success at Prison Achievement Awards
SPS' ground-breaking community custody units for women have been recognised on the European stage.
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Prison News
Emergency Early Release
Plans for the Emergency Early Release of people in our care.
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Prison News
'The New Horizon' opens in HMP Perth
A new space dedicated to supporting people in custody with issues such as bereavement, mental health and parenting, has opened.
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Prison News
New SPS Family and Parenting Strategy launched
The Scottish Prison Service has launched a new strategy aimed at supporting families and, in particular, the children of those in our care.
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Corporate Publications