Source · IMB Annual Report
Springhill
Year: 2025
Published: 20 May 2026
Type: Prison · Cat D
Key concerns
Positive findings
HMP Springhill is an open establishment (category D) that focuses on the rehabilitation and resettlement of prisoners. There has been a reduction in education provision. Instances of self-harm, violence, assaults, and the use of force remain at low levels.
Safety statistics
| Indicator | This year | Previous |
|---|---|---|
| Self-harm incidents | 4 | — |
| ACCT cases opened | 18 | 3 |
| Prisoner assaults | 12 | — |
| Assaults on staff | 1 | — |
| Use of force | 10 | 4 |
Positive findings
Numbers of prisoners accessing work in the community and maintaining family ties have increased. Men engaging with DART (drug and alcohol recovery team) gave positive feedback, and a pilot brain injury clinic supported men with related trauma. New initiatives were introduced to support progression into ROTL, together with outreach to more employers.
Key concerns
- Can the minister offer reassurance that sufficient funding will be available to address the necessary requirements to offer much improved accommodation and associated services at HMP Springhill?
- Why has there been a 30% reduction in real terms to the education provision across Springhill as this support is a key part of prisoners’ rehabilitation and preparation for employment when released?
- Property related issues experienced at Springhill create unnecessary anxiety and generate numerous complaints from prisoners. What priority is the Prison Service giving to finding effective solutions for the continued issues with prisoners’ personal property and adherence to the National Policy Framework?
Other reports for Springhill
Report details
- Establishment
- Springhill
- Type
- Prison · Cat D
- Report year
- 2025
- Published
- 20 May 2026
- Responsible body
- Springhill Prison
Population
| Operational capacity | 3,351 |