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<p>The number of working days lost by HMPPS staff by group is published every quarter
in Table 18 of the “HM Prison and Probation Service workforce statistics” publication.
The main publication can be accessed via this link: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-offender-management-service-workforce-statistics"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-offender-management-service-workforce-statistics.</a>
The latest accompanying tables are here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6554ab3750475b000dc5b614/hmpps-workforce-statistics-tables-sep-2023.ods"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6554ab3750475b000dc5b614/hmpps-workforce-statistics-tables-sep-2023.ods</a>.</p><p>HMPPS
is focused on reducing its sickness absence rates through the support currently offered
to staff and managers, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
that provides the workforce with access to confidential support & counselling
services. This is in addition to the organisation’s Occupational Health Service that
supports staff & management with medical advice, and HMPPS’ multitude of staff
networks that are part of HMPPS’ commitment to ensuring our staff feel supported in
their roles.</p><p>HMPPS are actively reviewing their approach to staff wellbeing
to strengthen the wellbeing offer. Managers support employees who are unwell and are
provided HR casework support to appropriately manage employee absence in line with
established policies & procedures.</p>
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