Resettlement/Release
Repeated
As a result of the 2021 reforms in relation to prisoner resettlement, the resettlement programme is fragmented and underfunded.
Resettlement/Release
With the Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 being on hold currently, when does the government intend to roll it out on a national basis?
Regime/Time Out of Cell
The Prison Council serves a very useful purpose in bridging communication between prisoners and management of the prison but, in practice, many prisoners are not aware of its role or who their representative is.
Other
Internal Property – there is a need to improve communication to prisoners of the reason for the delays in receiving internal property and, when a prisoner is prevented from receiving property, communicating what is allowed and how to order goods in a more specific way as a means of explanation.
Mental Health
Key work is crucial to the early identification of deteriorating mental health. If an individual has mental health issues it can adversely affect their ability to engage with learning and training. It therefore makes sense to prioritise key work over training and learning opportunities rather than being seen as an “add-on” with the option to drop it if staffing is short.
Mental Health
the shortage of mental health staff has meant that more urgent care was prioritised, and prisoners are waiting longer to see a qualified professional to assist with their needs.
Regime/Time Out of Cell
Time out of cell was limited for the population not in full time work or with an enhanced status
Staffing
Key work was limited... due to restricted staffing levels in the prison.
Other
Delays in delivery, loss of personal possessions between prisons and delays in communication between the property office (Reception) and prisoners remain a significant problem and point of frustration for prisoners.
Resettlement/Release
Repeated
As reported last year, there continues to be overlap, confusion and lack of communication between the OMU and its Prisoner Offender Managers (POMs) and COMs. This can result in actions being duplicated or falling through a “gap” in the system when one party assumes action has been taken by the other.