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… Shotts, has died on 08 April 2024. David Cox, 73, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 13 April 2024. Lee Quinn, 28, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 29 April 2024. Gordon Collins, 67, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 07 May 2024. John Ballantyne, 62, of …

April - June

HMP & YOI Stirling opens

… of adversity and trauma, and supporting them towards a new and happier path in life. Teresa Medhurst, Chief … for Justice and Home Affairs, Angela Constance, said: “The new Stirling Prison will provide world-leading facilities … community on release. “Coupled with the opening of two new female custody units in Dundee and Glasgow in the past …

Daniel

… time. 2015 - Joined SPS as an Operations Officer at HMP Glenochil. 2017 - Gained development opportunity as an Activities Officer in HMP Glenochil. 2018 - Started development opportunity as a First Line Manager in HMP Glenochil. 2019 - Formal promotion to Residential Officer at …

Iain, First Line Manager

… rewarding as I can directly support and develop new Operations Officers as they set out in their new careers within the SPS. I can also support, develop and … good team structure, and this starts from the moment a new officer embarks on their new career. The building of a …

Iain, First Line Manager

… rewarding as I can directly support and develop new Operations Officers as they set out in their new careers within the SPS. I can also support, develop and … good team structure, and this starts from the moment a New Officer embarks on their new career. The building of a …

New Construction Skills Academy at HMP Perth

… the next course to peer mentor others and also perfect the new skills I have learnt.” Oscar, Construction Academy … said: “The HMP Perth construction academy was a completely new initiative for everyone involved, for me as the … and skills to all those involved, as well as learn new skills myself. Being able to watch the participants grow …

New Prisoner Escort Contract Announced

… and competitive procurement exercise which delivers a new and improved contract offering better value for money for the taxpayer, and a new supplier of these services in Scotland from January 2027. … committed support of all criminal justice partners, this new contract will deliver substantive improvements in this …

HMP & YOI Stirling opens

… THE Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is preparing to open the new HMP & YOI Stirling, which will be Scotland’s national facility for women in custody. The new establishment, which was visited yesterday by Angela … & YOI Cornton Vale, which it replaces. It is the third new facility built for women in the past year, with the Bella …

I'm not registered with the Victim Notification Scheme, how can I find out the release date of an offender?

… whether someone is going to be released early under the new legislation. To request this, you can contact our Victim … Fiscal Service, then provide you with the person's new release date by telephone or letter. Alternatively, you … your chosen support organisation will share the new release date with you. …

January - March

… has died on 10 February 2025. Stuart McLaren, 30, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 13 February 2025. Martin Myles, 42, of … has died on 14 February 2025. Duncan Hendrie, 26, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 20 February 2025. Dean MacLeod, 43, of … Moss, has died on 2 March 2025. John Holland, 55, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 19 March 2025. Mark Connor, 51, of HMP …

Your Development

… Whether you aspire to advance your career, explore new roles, or excel in your current position, we aim to … "The Leading with Awareness programme has given me a new dimension to my work thought proess and managing … life but also in my home life too. It opened my eyes to new ways of thinking and challenged ways I already thought." …

Prisons across Scotland fall silent on Remembrance weekend

… and laid a wreath on behalf of the establishment. HMP Glenochil held two remembrance services on Friday 10 November … or freedoms. One of the men presented an art piece to the Governor as part of the ceremony. It reads ‘We will forever …

By car

'The New Horizon' opens in HMP Perth

… 'The New Horizon', a space for those in our care to get support, … mental health, parenting apart, and looking for new direction in advance of being liberated. Douglas Creighton, Chaplain at HMP Perth said: “The New Horizon represents the idea that when you walk towards …

Bullying prevention and response

Recovery Month 2024

… ITV Border were invited in to HMP Glenochil to find out how people in custody are supported in … individual currently at HMP Castle Huntly who attends HMP Glenochil every week to volunteer as a peer mentor in groups …

Cell and personal safety

What career progression opportunities are available?

… provides a clear pathway from Officer right through to Governor in Charge. We also offer many lateral …

Right to Work Check

… Prior to appointment, all new entrants will be asked to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK. As a Civil Service organisation, new entrants must also be eligible to work within the Civil …

Pre-Employment Checks

… All new entrants to the Scottish Prison Service are subject to … standard. As a Civil Service organisation, all new entrants will be subject to checks in line with Baseline …

'The Kennedy Suite' opens at HMP Dumfries

… with others that were important to him." Andy Hunstone, Governor, said “The Kennedy Suite is a fantastic space for … after Phil Kennedy who was a well respected and much loved Governor here at HMP Dumfries”. …

Information sharing and record keeping

Criminal Records Check

… All new entrants to the Scottish Prison Service will be subject … be required to undertake a PVG check. For all other roles, new entrants will be required to undertake a Level 2 …

Workforce support and training

Veterans in custody give back to armed forces charity

… Local SSAFA chairman Andy Middlemiss said: “Andy Hodge, the Governor of HMP Perth and his team have been so supportive … veterans and Forces families throughout the country.” Governor in Charge of HMP Perth, Andy Hodge said: “This is a …

Diane, Residential Officer

… individually or in a group environment. As a relatively new member of the team at Grampian, what is one thing you …

New Construction Skills Academy at HMP Perth

… Executive, Scottish Prison Service (SPS); Andy Hodge, Governor in Charge, HMP Perth; Peter Wishart, MP Perth and … HMP Perth identified an opportunity to try something new, when individuals expressed an interest in obtaining …

April - June

… has died on 15 April 2025. William Farmer, 88, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 19 April 2025. Kirk McIntyre, 56, of … has died on 10 June 2025. Duncan Houston, 61, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 23 June 2025. …

I'm not registered with the Victim Notification Scheme, how can I find out the release date of an offender?

… Fiscal Service, then provide you with the person's new release date by telephone or letter. Alternatively, you … your chosen support organisation will share the new release date with you. …

What kind of support will I get?

… Grampian is committed to supporting new staff, recognising that they may never have worked in a … to undertake SVQs which you'll be supported to complete. New staff joining Grampian will be supported throughout their …

What career progression opportunities are available?

… Officer, but can work your way all the way up to Governor in Charge. Most of our serving Governors joined the …

October - December

… has died on 31 October 2024. Jamie Boyd, 37, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 6 November 2024. William Quigg, 83, of … has died on 18 December 2024. Ryan Yates, 44, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 21 December 2024. Joseph Edgar, 44, of …

HMP Perth is a 'good neighbour'

… 2024, the establishment's woodwork shed has produced new benches, planters, mud kitchens and picnic tables, as a … Staff from the prison were delighted to hand over the new benches and planters in time for Christmas. …

Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessments

… 2010. They are the thorough and systematic analysis of a new/revised policy/practice to determine whether they have a … that such that an inter-disciplinary approach to assessing new/revised policy/practice is best practice and the best use …