Mike Quinn

Napo Chair Durham Tees Valley Branch. former National Vice Chair (2010-12) From Dover but living in the North East. Dad of 2. Spurs and Dover Athletic fan

[Mike Quinn @mqdtv]

@John_Podmore speaks sense as usual. Someone should be held accountable and it’s not the Minister.

[Ian Acheson 🇬🇧☘️ @NotThatBigIan]

If he has any wit, @DavidLammy would be listening to @John_Podmore . But I fear he's already being 'Yes Ministered' into submission. And on we go.

[Ian Acheson 🇬🇧☘️ @NotThatBigIan]

If he has any wit, @DavidLammy would be listening to @John_Podmore . But I fear he's already being 'Yes Ministered' into submission. And on we go.

[Mike Quinn @mqdtv]

@a_cossins Looks delicious as usual

[The Howard League @TheHowardLeague]

SPOTLIGHTS: Probation under pressure

The government has high expectations for its Sentencing Bill, now being scrutinised in Parliament, claiming that its measures will ensure prisons never run out of space again.

But what will this legislation mean for the probation service?

Book your place for our next free Spotlights event, on Monday 29 September: https://t.co/zGXOwszb8x

[Ged Grebby @GedGrebby]

All it takes for evil to conquer is for good people to do nothing.
We need to make a stand in #Newcastle on 27th Sept.
#NewcastleUnited against the #FarRight #TommyRobinson.
#ShowRacismtheRedCard
#RefugeesWelcome

[Mike Quinn @mqdtv]

@PRTuk I certainly agree with this “For these reforms to succeed, probation must be properly staffed and resourced to help people rebuild their lives and reduce reoffending.”

[Mike Quinn @mqdtv]

@DoverAthletic Wish I was still living in Dover and not in Durham or I’d be there. #COYW

[Mike Quinn @mqdtv]

@prisonadvice @AndyKeenDowns Proper funding should be provided to the Probation Service, the voluntary sector shouldn’t be used to prop up a public service, they should enhance.

[John Podmore @John_Podmore]

She is going to need a bigger probation service

[Mike Quinn @mqdtv]

@John_Podmore We were discussing in the office 2day how on earth we are expected to monitor any infringement of the proposed measures amongst the 101 other tasks we have to carry out. HMIP today have said that in one Probation Delivery Unit we are <26% of required staffing. Why give more work

[Mike Quinn @mqdtv]

@FedUpProbOff “Business need” that old chestnut, I oppose the term on principle as we aren’t a business! I hope Napo can support members in the same position. I hope the Chief Probation Officer will announce professional development days and that you can use those

[Strike Map @strike_map]

We're backing the @Napotheunion ballot to #RespectProbation #PayProbation.

Write to your MP to show your support for the workers: https://t.co/HYJbZWVITG

#StrikeMap

[Napo the Union @Napotheunion]

30 years in the service but now downgraded, undervalued and underpaid. One of our members shares their story.

#RespectProbation #PayProbation

Burnt Out and Underpaid ep2 https://t.co/H1x9Cm10jt via @YouTube

[Napo the Union @Napotheunion]

Privatised. Pulverised. Patronised.
Politicians torched probation & now won’t fund its recovery.
Ministers failed. Now MPs must step up.
📢 Ask yours why probation staff are threatening to walk out.
#ProbationCrisis #NapoBallot #payprobation

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

We need a maximum working temperature.

[Napo the Union @Napotheunion]

🛑 Politicians broke probation. Then they made promises. They then broke those promises. So now our members are balloting.
📢 Read how this whole mess started in Westminster: https://t.co/we9MkgEixi

[Napo the Union @Napotheunion]

When probation breaks, people get hurt.
Staff are walking. The system is cracking.
Tell your MP: Fund probation. Protect the public.
⏳ Before it’s too late.
👉 https://t.co/1P6AF42uZU
#ProtectThePublic #ProbationBallot

[Dover Athletic FC @DoverAthletic]

📋 Jake has added to his backroom staff ahead of the 25/26 season.

🔍 Richard Bates joins as Chief Scout
⚽️ Lynden Dixon comes in as First Team Coach

They join Mike Sandmann, Paul Hyde, Will Narramore & Josh Swainsbury in the dugout.

🔗- https://t.co/SyZqYrqbcW

#DAFC | ⚫️⚪️

[Tania Bassett @taniabassett]

Have you sent your ballot papers in yet? If not get then vote for both options and post them today. You vote is so important to your pay and working conditions. #RespectProbationPayProbation