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Recommendation 14
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Prison staff play vital role in identifying and signposting prisoners to mental healthcare
Conclusion
Prison officers and other operational staff play a vital role in identifying and supporting prisoners who need mental healthcare and signposting prisoners to this treatment. Having the time to talk to and listen to prisoners is a key part of this, particularly those with difficulties absorbing written information due to poor literacy, language barriers, or neuro-difficulties. We agree with the Prisons Minister that experience should complement, not substitute training.
Paragraph Reference:
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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 ↗