Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 1
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Unmet need for mental illness treatment in prisons remains surprisingly high
Conclusion
While there have been improvements in prison mental healthcare, provision is still not adequate. The high unmet need for treatment for mental illness in prisons is surprising and disappointing. Around 10% of prisoners were recorded as receiving treatment for mental illness with one suggestion that as many as 70% may have some form of mental health need at any one time. NHS work is long overdue to quantify the gap between mental health treatment needs and the services provided.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 4 February 2022. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗