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Independent news, discussions and resources for prison officers, probation staff, escort officers and criminal justice workers.

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'I lost my memory after falling asleep at the wheel'

Jordan Peat, from Thetford, fell asleep at the wheel of his car on Barrow Hill, near Newmarket, driving back from his work at HMP Highpoint in Stradishall.

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Royal reception for inspirational prison officer - The Voice

A prison officer has been given royal commendation for supporting colleagues and inmates, particularly after being hospitalised following a serious assault herself. Chelsea Fulcher, a senior officer...

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Are we reaching a point where new officers are training new officers?
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Prison Corruption: A Failure of Training or Morality? ukpsn.co.uk/news/params/post…

Prison Corruption: A Failure of Training or Morality?

Rising prison staff misconduct raises serious questions: can training prevent corruption, or is the real issue morality and recruitment?

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We recently reported on the risks associated with prison escorts and how unpredictable and dangerous these situations can be. This latest incident serves as a stark reminder of those realities. ukpsn.co.uk/news/params/post…

Prison Escort Dangers Highlighted After Violent Hospital Attack

A violent inmate has been handed life sentences after attacking prison officers with an improvised weapon during a hospital escort. The incident highlights the serious dangers prison staff face

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Everyone Is Warning — So Why Is Nothing Changing?

Assaults on UK prison staff hit record levels in 2025. UKPS Network examines staffing shortages, union responses, and what is really changing

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Do we need religion in prisons? Or is it really about something more—support, connection, and humanity when it’s needed most? The answer might not be what you think. ukpsn.co.uk/news/params/post…

Do We Need Religion in Prisons? The Role of Chaplaincy Explained

Explore the role of chaplaincy in UK prisons and how faith, support, and human connection help both prisoners and staff in challenging environments

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Over 50 staff came forward to share what it’s really like inside HMP Addiewell. ukpsn.co.uk/news/params/post…

“Unsafe, Understaffed, and Unheard”: Staff Speak Out on HMP Addiewell

Over 50 staff share anonymous accounts from HMP Addiewell, raising concerns over safety, staffing levels, and prison conditions. Read the full report

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Easter is a time of reflection, second chances, and new beginnings. For many, it’s a day spent with family. But for others, it’s spent behind locked doors — in prisons, young offenders institutions, immigration centres, and secure mental health hospitals — or on duty. Stay safe.
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UKPS Network would like to wish everyone a peaceful and happy Easter.
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Prison Charities: Striking the Balance Between Criticism and Recognition

A closer look at how prison charities portray the system, highlighting the need to balance criticism with recognition of staff efforts, rehabilitation work, and positive prison outcomes

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Betrayal of the Uniform: Officer Jailed for Smuggling Drugs Into Prison

Former prison officer Matthew Langdown jailed for smuggling drugs and contraband into HMP Guys Marsh. UKPS Network warns corruption puts staff at serious risk and calls for urgent investment

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Today, more than ever, all unions need SOLIDARITY. Standing together across professions and uniforms — united.
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Is there a real sense of brotherhood and solidarity between the UK’s uniformed services, built on mutual support and shared challenges? Have uniformed services ever come together to fight collectively for better working conditions? If not, why do you think that is?
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Right to Strike, Rights to Dignity: Pressure Builds on UK Government

Prison officers in the UK face a strike ban, rising retirement age, and declining benefits. Pressure grows on the government to act

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These UK Jobs Face Violence Every Day — But Are They Paid Enough

Explore the most dangerous jobs in the UK ranked by violence risk. From prison staff to retail workers, see who faces assault and hidden danger daily

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Military Provost Staff: The Opportunity Most Prison Staff Don’t Know Exists

Most prison staff don’t know this exists. Join the Military Provost Staff (MPS) as an Army Reservist—get paid, trained, and challenged

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They move prisoners across the UK every day — yet few people know who they are or what they face ukpsn.co.uk/news/params/post…
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Civil Service Pensioners Left Waiting: Service, Sacrifice — and Still No Payment

Civil Service pensioners face ongoing delays, financial hardship, and lack of communication following Capita’s takeover of pension administration. UKPS Network highlights the growing crisis and what

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