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Women's National Facility - Community updates

This is a regularly updated page, providing updates on noise reporting and measures implemented to reduce any disturbance experienced by our neighbours.

Reusing IT in Barlinnie

Individuals in our care at HMP Barlinnie are cleaning and refurbishing IT equipment to support children and young people in the Ukraine

Recovery Month 2025

Prisons across Scotland have delivered a range of events and activities to mark Recovery month

Award success for Leadership Unlocked team

SPS' talent and leadership development teams win 'Educator of the Year' at the 2025 Inspire Justice Awards

Consultation launched for new anti-bullying policy

Celebrating our people on Hidden Heroes Day

Hidden Heroes day is a chance to recognise the essential and challenging nature of the work undertaken by prison and other criminal justice services across the UK.
 

New Family Support Service at HMP Dumfries

Early Years Scotland are working in partnership with SPS to deliver a new support service for families visiting HMP Dumfries

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.