Substance Misuse
Illicit substances were still prevalent in the prison despite enhanced security measures.
Safety
The enhanced gate security (EGS) was not always operational due to staff shortages. This meant staff and visitors were not always searched.
Mental Health
Poor mental health, frustration with the regime and debt issues were main triggers for self-harm.
Staffing
Repeated
The key work system was severely affected by officer staff shortages.
Food/Catering
Food supply chain issues and kitchen staff shortages raised concerns over food quality, healthy options, portion sizes and choices.
Regime/Time Out of Cell
The Board was concerned about the amount of time prisoners remained in their cells.
Healthcare
Repeated
There was an absence of in-cell lockers for prisoners taking in-cell prescription (ICP) medicines.
Education/Purposeful Activity
Repeated
Access to education, library services and workshops was affected by officer staff shortages and a part-time working regime.
Staffing
Repeated
Instructor staff shortages contributed to a lack of available workspaces for the prison population.
Staffing
Repeated
Officer shortages on the wings meant that prisoners did not always receive regular key work sessions.
Staffing
Repeated
Staff shortages had an impact on all areas of the establishment and the daily life of the prisoners.
Estate/Conditions
Repeated
Cell windows remain not fit for purpose and their replacement is needed.
Food/Catering
The food budget appears insufficient to ensure that prisoner meals are of a sufficient quality and quantity.
Complaints/Property
Repeated
The loss or delay of prisoner property is a problem and a main area of complaint despite the introduction of the Prisoners’ Property Framework.
Segregation
Repeated
Recategorised prisoners are still waiting in the CSU far too long prior to a transfer to a B category establishment.
Resettlement/Release
Repeated
Still some delays in prisoners gaining access to TSP which is delaying D category eligibility.
Estate/Conditions
Repeated
The poor state of the windows in the older parts of the prison.
Mental Health
Repeated
Lack of access to professional counselling services or talking therapies.
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