Permanent Secretary’s weekly update

Richard Heaton discusses the latest COVID-19 developments.

The month of giving

Next week marks the start of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan. Hamid Butt tells us why community spirit is vital in this month.

MoJ on the box: Jacob Hawley: On Drugs

We review the BBC Sounds Podcast on the impact of drugs in prison.

“We want to see people live the best life they can.”

Anth Dent talks about his journey from manufacturing to prison chaplaincy.

Testing times for a natural optimist

Shaun McNally reflects on how MoJ is working through the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Changes to your workplace

New LiveChat feature available on myHub

Shared Services Connected Limited (SSCL) now have a LiveChat feature providing a faster way of contacting advisers with your queries.

This week on Twitter...

What's on next week

Taking care of your wellbeing:

Wellbeing as a Lifestyle - 21 Apr

Mindfulness Session (Skype & Dial in) - 21 Apr

Mindfulness Session (Skype & Dial in) - 23 Apr

Uplifting reminders by Muslim Network - 24 Apr

Other events:

How to handle Parliament - 20 Apr

An Introduction to Secondary Legislation - 21 Apr

An Introduction to Primary Legislation - 21 Apr

Working effectively with Select Committees - 22 Apr

An Introduction to Written and Oral Parliamentary Questions - 23 Apr

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