7
Accepted
HMPPS needs plans to reinvigorate measures controlling substance abuse and violence
Conclusion
As the covid-19 restrictions in prisons are released, HMPPS (including the Youth Custody Service), should have plans ready for how it will reinvigorate its measures to control unwelcome and unintended issues such as substance abuse and violence in prisons. (Paragraph 40) 28 Mental health in prison Mental illness in prison
Government Response Summary
NHS England and NHS Improvement, as commissioners, currently review performance indicators like screening completion to identify underperforming providers. They then work with prison establishments to develop action plans to improve performance in healthcare provision.
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
As commissioners, NHS England and NHS Improvement provide support to parts of the system that may be experiencing difficulties. As part of contract performance monitoring, NHS England and NHS Improvement commissioners review a number of indicators including the completion of prison reception and secondary screening tools within the specified timeframes. This ensures that providers who are not consistently meeting their contractual targets can be identified and properly supported. Where that is the case, commissioners work with prison establishments to ensure action plans are developed to improve performance.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Mental Health in Prison
Report
5th Report - Mental health in prison
29 Sep 2021
HC 72
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.7 yrs
Report published
29 Sep 2021