Very sad day when we said goodbye to Darren who has been an asset in the NPS NE and contributed to many positive achievements. Thank-you Darren. We will miss you #GreatColleague
Excellent to have the High Sherriff of GM taking an active interest in the valuable work of the Probation Service. We discussed how probation Court assessments Offender Management Substance misuse Mental health and Work with victims and partners contributes to public safety.
Thank you @hamilton_roz & Manjit Byrne for arranging such an informative visit to the NW Probation Service. So inspired to speak to the officers and focus on their successes in spite of their challenging circumstances.
Visited the talented Manchester SORT team today. Inspired and in awe of such skilled and devoted practice. Heard at first hand from service users how excellent practice had transformed their lives. Fantastic results. Well done colleagues
Made very welcome at Workington office today in north Cumbria- a remote part of the country with well tuned in and on-the- ball SPO OM’s and administrators delivering high quality work. A real pleasure to share time with such dedicated colleagues
Inspirational interesting presentations at Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Trust tonight with studies from across Europe and Australia. Well done to Amy Poulson and Heather Simpson who received certificates from Bishop of Salford Reverend John Arnold. https://t.co/OujHA1f5C9
Terrific middle manager event in NPSNW today with sessions on OMIC, recording sensitive information, EPF2 and Inspections. Great presentations and participation. Huge thanks to all for making it such a successful day .
Today I am so proud to announce the launch of the NWNPS staff support team. 35 trained NPS volunteers of all grades offering confidential non judgemental support to colleagues in NW prioritising well being and advise. Thank you colleagues for caring
Really good to see colleagues in Blackburn today who were really upbeat and positive about their work. Amazing Macmillan cake sale that raised nearly £200. Impressive team and impressive cakes!🧁🍰
A big thank you to Peter Raynor for this publication, highlighting the importance of investing in practitioners’ skills. By recognising and enhancing the skills that they use, practitioners can be placed at the centre of strategies to improve the delivery of probation services.
Technically my last day as Head of Approved Premises SWSC today (for a year at least 😉) as I start my temp. SWSC Deputy Probation Divisional Director role on Monday. Will miss the challenges of APs & the support/teamwork of AP colleagues but sure @a_cossins will keep me busy 😀
Thank you to Lucy Frazer Prison and Probation minister and Jo Farrar CEO of HMPPS for visiting Resettle and Liverpool IOM to see Probation working together with partners to keep communities safe.
Great to enjoy Manchester pride in the sunshine today with colleagues from Hq Cheetham and BRO as well as from HMPS and Petty France. Good to celebrate diversity
Smashing HMPPS OMIC event in NW today where we outlined how we are going to make a success of a new approach to rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. Thank you to colleagues for great enlightening presentations
Excellent meeting today with Nick Hall CEO Sodexo Lancs and Cumbria and Chris Edwards CEO Purple Futures Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. A real commitment to collaboration to achieve a successful unified Probation Service in NW and GM