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Recommendation
5th Report - Ageing prison population
Accepted
We are concerned about reports of older prisoners being released without prescription medication or without being registered with a GP. We recommend all older prisoners are supported to register with a GP prior to release; where a prisoner is unable to do so, they should be provided with guidance and …
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We are concerned about reports of older prisoners being released without prescription medication or without being registered with a GP. We recommend all older prisoners are supported to register with a GP prior to release; where a prisoner is unable to do so, they should be provided with guidance and formal ID so they are able to register once they are released into the community. We further recommend that HMPPS implement safeguards to ensure all prisoners are provided with any prescription medication on their release. (Paragraph 112) A national strategy for older prisoners
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Government response AI summary
The government accepted the recommendation regarding GP registration, stating that work is underway to pre-register older prisoners with GPs in their release area, with formal registration completed on release day.
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Ministry of Justice
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Recommendation
5th Report - Ageing prison population
Accepted
An ageing prison population creates specific pressures on the prison system. Currently, the response to these and the treatment of older prisoners is highly inconsistent across the prison estate. Though the Model for Operational Delivery: Older Prisoners contains useful operational guidance, it is not enough to address this inconsistency and …
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An ageing prison population creates specific pressures on the prison system. Currently, the response to these and the treatment of older prisoners is highly inconsistent across the prison estate. Though the Model for Operational Delivery: Older Prisoners contains useful operational guidance, it is not enough to address this inconsistency and ensure the prison system can properly respond to the needs of the older cohorts. With the older prison population likely to rise further in the coming years, the MoJ should produce a national strategy for older prisoners. This strategy should encompass the provision of suitable accommodation for older prisoners, health 48 Ageing prison population and social care on the prison estate, and the release of older prisoners, including continuity of medical treatment or care in the community. It must also ensure that the resourcing and expansion of the prison estate is aligned to projections of the older prisoner population. (Paragraph 122) Ageing prison population 49
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Government response AI summary
The government agrees to produce a national strategy for older offenders, confirming that work has commenced with strategic priorities aligned to the committee's recommendations, including suitable environments, purposeful regimes, health and care access, and effective resettlement. An update will be provided upon publication.
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Ministry of Justice