Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public Services.
26 Feb, 2026,
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As many of you know, the priority of the UK Prison Service Network is to listen to the concerns of prison staff and ensure their voices are represented — particularly those working behind the walls, often unseen and unheard.Recently, we invited volunteers to participate in a survey supporting research led by Anglia Ruskin University as part of the work of the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public Services.
CEEUPS was established to advance fairness, inclusion and wellbeing across uniformed public services — including the Prison Service, policing, fire and rescue, and the armed forces. Its focus is on understanding the lived experiences of frontline personnel, identifying structural inequalities, and producing evidence-based research that can inform leadership, culture, retention and policy development.
What makes this initiative particularly important is its foundation: listening.
Listening to officers.
Listening to staff.
Listening to those navigating daily operational pressures, violence, trauma and organisational strain.
The Prison Service is not alone in facing these challenges. However, meaningful and sustainable change can only happen when frontline experiences are taken seriously and translated into evidence that shapes decision-making.
Research of this nature provides one of the most credible routes for staff voices to influence future improvements in wellbeing, leadership practice and organisational culture.
We fully support this work and encourage professionals across uniformed services to engage with research opportunities where possible.
Your voice matters — and evidence matters.
To learn more about CEEUPS and the project, please visit;
https://www.aru.ac.uk/research/our-research-institutes-and-centres/centre-of-excellence-for-equity-in-uniformed-public-services
Partnership Opportunity with UK Prison Service Network (UKPS Network)
19 Feb, 2026,
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UKPS Network is a registered UK company founded by former prison officers to support professionals across the custodial and wider justice sector. We operate independently and are not affiliated with HM Prison and Probation Service or any government department.
As our network expands, we are seeking strategic partnerships with organisations that provide specialist support to frontline justice professionals, including legal firms specialising in employment law, misconduct proceedings, inquests and criminal defence, trade unions representing prison officers and justice sector staff, recruitment agencies placing experienced former prison staff into security, compliance, investigations, safeguarding and leadership roles, and wellbeing, insurance, or professional service providers supporting high-risk public sector workers.
Partnering with UKPS Network provides access to a targeted custodial and justice sector audience, increased visibility within a trusted professional community, promotion across established digital platforms, and direct engagement with serving and former frontline professionals. We are committed to building credible, long-term partnerships that strengthen support for those working in demanding, high-pressure environments.
For partnership discussions, please contact us via LinkedIn message or through our website.