Recommendation 19

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