health

Learning from deaths under probation supervision

[Probation Quarterly (2023)]

PQ article summarsing the findings of a research study in to death uner supervision and what lessons might be learnt.

No Place for Old Men

[Clinks (2023)]

Report commissioned by Clinks into the challenges facing older prisoners, and the staff who care for them – including some examples of good practice. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].

Keywords: older prisoners, health, wellbeing

Post-release death investigations

[Prison & Probation Ombudsman (2023)]

This learning lessons bulletin summarises the learning from PPO investigations into the deaths of those who died within 14 days of release from prison.

Keywords: resettlement, health

Health Trainer Service

[Ingeus (2022)]

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: a programme of lived experience staff delivering Health Trainer services to people on probation, supporting vulnerable individuals into mainstream health provision.

Keywords: peer support, health

Wellbeing Unit

[Liverpool prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: 35-bed wellbeing unit, housing people with a range of complex needs, including mental health issues, chronic self-harm, drug issues, and trauma.

Keywords: health, mental health, complex needs

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: an 8-week course, based around rugby, run by a charity; the course is a mix of inspirational talks and discussions, preparing for and organising rugby matches, and developing rugby skills.

Keywords: health, gym, wellbeing

Catering Projects

[Wealstun prison (2022)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a range of catering-related projects, including: a staff mess, a “commercial catering” programme, and an advice and guidance programme on healthy eating.

Keywords: catering, health

Health Eating Initiative

[Buckley Hall prison (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: self-funding healthy eating programme headed by Butler Trust Award winning catering manager.

Keywords: health, wellbeing, nutrition

Improving Nutrition Project

[Eastwood Park prison (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: catering project focusing on improving nutrition and flavour, while reducing sugar and processed food.

Keywords: female offenders, health, wellbeing, nutrition

Hull Wellbeing Unit

[Hull prison (2021)]

Ruth Mann Trophy submission: includes a palliative care suite, and provides health and social care support for people with significant mental health issues and physical illness.

Keywords: wellbeing, mental health, health