PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(12 February 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all prisoners receive an initial health screening when arriving on the secure estate.
Asked by:
Ben Goldsborough (Labour)
Asked by:
Ben Goldsborough (Labour)
Answer
Every prisoner, whether they are new into prison or have been transferred between establishments, undergoes a health screen upon arrival. This is in line with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s guidance and covers immediate health problems, which includes identifying mental health or substance misuse issues, and is followed by a referral onto the appropriate health team within the prison estate, if necessary.
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