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 …
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 …
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 …
Our commitment to change: Fatal Accident Inquiry Taskforce
… changes to the physical environment. At the same time, a new suicide prevention strategy is being developed to replace …
Religious leaders visit HMP & YOI Stirling
… Cornton Vale when it opened last year, and was the third new facility for women, with the Bella and Lilias Community … to those in custody of all faiths and none. Paula Arnold, Governor of HMP & YOI Stirling, said: “We were delighted to …
History of the prison
… with rising and changing demands. Examples include the new Gate complex, the workshops and laundry. Other areas, … working environment for staff has also changed. The first Governor, John Nicol, had a house built for himself within …
New Construction Skills Academy at HMP Perth
… participants said: “It has given me the confidence to try new things that I thought I could never do, and it has now … with more participants having the opportunity to gain new skills. We look forward to continuing our relationship …
John, Residential Officer
… individuals in an environment that can be completely brand new whilst teaching them the roles as responsibilities of a …
Raise a concern
… 622 293 Edinburgh 0131 444 3000 Polmont 01324 711 558 Glenochil 01259 760471 Shotts 01501 824000 Grampian 01779 485 …
'The Kennedy Suite' opens at HMP Dumfries
… A NEW wellbeing room to help staff “decompress” from the … room, a number asked that it be named after former Governor, Philip (Phil) Kennedy who sadly passed away in …
HMP Inverness knits for neonatal ward
… A new knitting club has since been set up for the men in custody, to encourage them to develop a new skill, and to join in with the prison’s community focus. …
Scottish prisons lead the way with fathers’ programme
… of Glasgow and Stirling and the University of Newcastle in New South Wales, ‘HDHK in Prisons’ forms part of a two-year …
Glenochil
… Glenochil manages adult male individuals who are short term … Restriction (OLR). Prisoners are not committed to Glenochil direct from the courts but are admitted following …
HMP Glasgow given the go-ahead
… A NEW modern prison in Glasgow to replace the 143-year-old HMP … working on the project over the lifespan. There will be 50 new apprenticeships created within that workforce. Developer …
HMP Highland - The Future
… A brand-new establishment, HMP Highland, is currently under … to their families and services This represents an exciting new chapter for both staff and those in our care. …
History of Castle Huntly
… out by the Paterson family, when the building was given a new roof, a central tower or "lantern" was added and two … from an unpublished article written by E. Brownsmith, Governor, 1990) …
On arrival at Polmont for a visit
… machines which take both cash and card. There is also a new play area for children. This is used for FCO visits but …
History of Polmont
… the Free Church breakaway in Polmont in the same year. The new school was for boy boarders and flourished under an …
Healthcare
… Dumfries and Galloway HMP Dumfries NHS Forth Valley HMP Glenochil HMP&YOI Polmont HMP Stirling NHS Greater Glasgow …
HMP Inverness take on 'mammoth' cycling challenge for cancer charity
… Scott Watson, Governor in Charge at HMP Inverness, said: “This is a …
John Evans
… of sectors and regions. He is currently Deputy CEO of a new third sector organisation. He holds professional HR, …
Participants flourish at Sycamore Tree's 50th course
… been painted by a person in custody at Low Moss. Deputy Governor Tommy Watt thanked the group for their unwavering …
How prisoners in Scotland are helping others gain their 'Right to Sight'
… and their input helps society become a better place.” Governor in Charge at HMP Barlinnie Michael Stoney said: “We …
Women in Bella "shape" their future with jewellery making classes
… and founder of Dundee Community Craft, teach participants new skills whilst also promoting recovery and supporting …
Butler Trust award for Dumfries Officer
… a very proud day for myself and my family.” Andy Hunstone, Governor of HMP Dumfries said “I am delighted that Greg has …
Butler Trust award for Dumfries Officer
… has also set up ongoing activities, teaching individuals new skills in joinery alongside gardening, providing a sense …
HMP Low Moss hosts renowned BBC Orchestra
… concert was a great success and has even generated some new classical music fans with one attendee saying “I really …
'The New Horizon' opens in HMP Perth
… on, to work through with the support of Chaplaincy at a new parenting group ‘Men Behaving Dadly’. The purpose of the …
Healthcare
… Dumfries and Galloway HMP Dumfries NHS Forth Valley HMP Glenochil HMP&YOI Polmont HMP&YOI Stirling NHS Greater …
'Wee Dugs Wednesday' at HMP Shotts
… the therapeutic value of dogs, Chris wanted to utilise his new litter of puppies to support people in custody. …
Consultant Psychologist
… to work innovatively and creatively in order to develop new approaches and develop the research base for the …
Caroline
… embraced opportunities to explore her interests and try new challenges, all within just a few years. 2020 - Started …
HMP Glasgow given the go-ahead
… rehabilitation at its core. “The project will provide new jobs, with at least 50% of project spend committed to …
I am registered on the Victim Notification Scheme
… someone is to be released, we will notify you of their new release date ahead of their release from custody. Where …
What's it like to work there?
… days will be the same, and you'll be constantly learning new things and developing yourself. The team in Grampian …
Vicki, First Line Manager
… staff. We always work better when we work together. As a new officer you will be taught lots of theory as well as …
A career where no two days are the same, yet every day you can make a difference to your community.
… sure if it was for you? Decided you want to embark on a new career path? If you are interested in hearing more …
… 10 ∆ We will design an implementation pathway for a new anti-bullying strategy for young people by December 2025. …
What and who are Throughcare services?
… they can access throughcare support from Upside, the new Voluntary Throughcare Service (led by Sacro ) for those …
Perth barbers complete mental health training
… approaching a person in distress. Keen to build on their new skills, Sharon then set up bespoke wellbeing sessions …
I cancelled my last virtual visit and now I can’t rebook—why?
… your booking on the Email a Prisoner website and request a new one. The prison will then review your request. …
A career where no two days are the same, yet every day you can make a difference to your community.
… sure if it was for you? Decided you want to embark on a new career path? If you are interested in hearing more …
What is it like to work at HMP Inverness?
… the same, and you’ll constantly be learning and developing new skills. We employ around 100 Prison Officers across …
Duncan, Catering Officer
… and support prisoners as they work allowing them to learn new skills is very fulfilling. On a day-to-day level, …
Support
… with lived experience, and other professionals, to produce new materials for those impacted by imprisonment. …
Consultation launched for new anti-bullying policy
… We are currently developing a new anti-bullying policy, aimed at strengthening our approach …
Duncan, Catering Officer
… those in our care as they work, allowing them to learn new skills is very fulfilling. On the daily, ensuring …
October - December
… Neil Divers, 75, of HMP Glenochil, has died on 7 October 2025. Andrew Temple, 60, of …
… Status: In progress Recommendation 14 (l-xi) ∆ Our new suicide prevention pathway will be piloted to test its …
Health Screening & Medical
… All new entrants will be subject to an occupational health …