Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 2
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Acknowledged
Quantify mental health service shortfalls and ensure equivalent prison healthcare provision
Conclusion
The NHS should use its prison mental health treatment ‘needs analysis’ to quantify shortfalls in mental health services, make plans and allocate resources so mental healthcare in prisons is at least equivalent to services outside prisons, having taken account of the specific needs of the prison population. (Paragraph 21) Commissioning prison mental healthcare services and models of care
Government Response Summary
The government states the Mental Health Needs Analysis will be used to identify service gaps and inform the upcoming review of the national prison mental health service specification and mental health indicators to ensure appropriate care.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
It is crucial that people receive the right care throughout their journey through the criminal justice system. The Centre for Mental Health’s Mental Health Needs Analysis will help to identify any gaps in service and unmet needs. This will inform the upcoming review of the national prison mental health service specification and any necessary revisions to mental health indicators. In turn, this will ensure people get the right care, at the right time.