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Recommendation 10

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The prevalence of dementia in prisons is poorly understood and prison staff can lack awareness...

Conclusion
The prevalence of dementia in prisons is poorly understood and prison staff can lack awareness of the condition. All older prisoners should have access to screening services for dementia, and prison officers who work with older prisoners should receive training on recognising and managing its symptoms.
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Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
• We are considering models for accommodating older offenders as part of the older offenders strategy, and we will update further once this is published.