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Publish regular, transparent data on prison healthcare access and outcomes for accountability

Recommendation
NHS England, or its successor, should publish regular, transparent data on healthcare access and outcomes across the prison estate. This data should be used to monitor progress against the principle of equivalence and to hold both NHS England or its successor and HMPPS accountable for delivering effective, joined-up care. (Recommendation, Paragraph 204)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.8 yr
Report published 14 Nov 2025