This guide includes information that you may find useful for the duration of the time your family or friend is a resident at HMP Thameside. If you notice anything that is incorrect on this page, please contact us at [email protected]

Social visits have resumed at this prison. For information on visits' and latest restrictions at this establishment, please contact the prison directly.

If you need support:

For more information, support and advice on all aspects of the justice system, you can contact the Prisoners’ Families Helpline on 0808 808 2003 (9am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm at the weekend).

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Address:

HMP Thameside

Griffin Manor Way

Thameside

SE28 0FJ

Currently, Pact does not deliver visitor services at HMP Thameside.

Visits information can be found on the prison website, the Ministry of Justice website or you can ring the main switchboard on 0208 317 9777.

Remember, there are other ways to contact your loved ones:

• Exchange voice messages using the Prison Voicemail
• Send emails using the Email A Prisoner
• Write a letter to them.

You can also contact the Prisoners’ Families Helpline for advice, information and support on all aspects of the criminal justice system:

• Call 0808 808 2003 (9am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm at the weekend)
• Email the team on [email protected]

If you are worried about your loved one while they are a resident at this prison, you can contact the Safer Custody team on 0208 317 5593 (from 10am – 5pm Monday to Friday only).

You may be asked to leave a voicemail. Please make sure you include:

• Your name.
• The reason that you are calling.
• The name of your family member/friend (and their prison number if you know it).
• Your telephone number (so that the prison can call you back).

Please wait at least 24 hours for a call back before contacting the prison again.