healthcare

Reducing deaths among prison leavers

[Nacro (2026)]

Recommendations from Nacro on improving the release process especially for drug users and people who are likely to be homeless.

Keywords: resettlement, healthcare

What’s the emergency when prisoners go to A&E?

[Nuffield Trust (2026)]

Research showing the value of more regular health checks in prison for older prisoners.

Keywords: healthcare

Hive’ Drug Recovery Initiative

[Manchester prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a 75-bed unit designed to support recovery from substance misuse, with all residents working to achieve a shared goal of promoting an environment that supports positive change.

Keywords: substance misuse, healthcare

Persons of Concern Review Group

[Perth prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a multi-disciplinary group which meets daily to consider residents in crisis, agree what services the individual requires, and ensure that they are immediately directed to them.

Keywords: healthcare, mental health, safer custody

Women’s Trauma Informed Community Healthcare Project

[West Midlands Probation (2023)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy Winner: The Women’s Trauma Informed Community Healthcare Project is a joint project between Sandwell & Dudley Probation, the NHS, and Black Country Women’s Aid, aimed at ensuring the women in their care get the healthcare support they need.

Keywords: female offenders, healthcare

Improving palliative care for prisoners

[Prison Service Journal (2016)]

PSJ article on palliative care in prisons – including challenges, recommendations and examples of good practice.

Keywords: older prisoners, palliative care, healthcare