Staff shortages and increased workloads within the probation service preceded the Covid-19 outbreak. Whilst the Committee recognise that Covid-19 means that some areas of work have stopped, it is clear that staff workloads are still extremely high, and staff morale and wellbeing are of significant concern within the probation service. In addition to these conditions, staff are also going through the second major reform programme to take place in just five years, and the impact of this uncertainty cannot be overestimated. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS set out what existing and additional measures are in place during this time to support staff wellbeing.Staff shortages and increased workloads within the probation service preceded the Covid-19 outbreak. Whilst the Committee recognise that Covid-19 means that some areas of work have stopped, it is clear that staff workloads are still extremely high, and staff morale and wellbeing are of significant concern within the probation service. In addition to these conditions, staff are also going through the second major reform programme to take place in just five years, and the impact of this uncertainty cannot be overestimated. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS set out what existing and additional measures are in place during this time to support staff wellbeing..