Useful links
- GOV.UK
The official government website includes an overview of healthcare in prisons. - Prisoners' Families Helpline
An introduction to prison healthcare from HM Prison and Probation Service. - Rethink Mental Illness
A series of information booklets about mental health and criminal justice from the mental health charity, Rethink. - Families' Rights and Legal Tools
A review of the rights of families and legal tools available to those supporting their loved ones with health needs in prison. - Prisoner Complaints Policy Framework
The official policy of HM Prison and Probation Service on handling complaints from prisoners. Includes avenues for complaining and the required timescales for the prison to respond to complaints. - Equivalence of Care for Prison Healthcare in England
The National Prison Healthcare Board's policy document describing the principle that healthcare in prison should be equivalent to care in the community.
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