[Probation Quarterly (2023)]
PQ article summarsing the findings of a research study in to death uner supervision and what lessons might be learnt.
Keywords: health, mental health
health
No Place for Old Men
No Place for Old Men
[Clinks (2023)]
Report commissioned by Clinks into the challenges facing older prisoners, and the staff who care for them – including some examples of good practice. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].
Keywords: older prisoners, health, wellbeing
Lancashire Release Booklet
Lancashire Release Booklet
[North West Probation (2024)]
Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: the Lancashire Release Booklet is a booklet – published in four languages – distributed to prisons releasing people back into the area, and includes details of all the available services in the area, for prisoners to use in planning for, and after, their release.
Keywords: health, substance misuse, resettlement
Post-release death investigations
Post-release death investigations
[Prison & Probation Ombudsman (2023)]
This learning lessons bulletin summarises the learning from PPO investigations into the deaths of those who died within 14 days of release from prison.
Keywords: resettlement, health
Health Trainer Service
Health Trainer Service
[Ingeus (2022)]
Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: a programme of lived experience staff delivering Health Trainer services to people on probation, supporting vulnerable individuals into mainstream health provision.
Keywords: peer support, health
Wellbeing Unit
Wellbeing Unit
[Liverpool prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: 35-bed wellbeing unit, housing people with a range of complex needs, including mental health issues, chronic self-harm, drug issues, and trauma.
Keywords: health, mental health, complex needs
Be Rock Solid Rugby Academy
Be Rock Solid Rugby Academy
[Portland prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: an 8-week course, based around rugby, run by a charity; the course is a mix of inspirational talks and discussions, preparing for and organising rugby matches, and developing rugby skills.
Catering Projects
Catering Projects
[Wealstun prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a range of catering-related projects, including: a staff mess, a “commercial catering” programme, and an advice and guidance programme on healthy eating.
Health and wellbeing of prisoners
Health and wellbeing of prisoners
[Good Book of Prisons (2019)]
Findings – from interviews with over 2000 staff, prisoners and managers from across the custodial estate – in relation to healthcare and support for promoting well-being in prisons. [From the Butler Trust’s Good Book of Prisons].