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Older prisoners are disproportionately affected by cancellations to external medical appointments, and their health can...
Recommendation
Older prisoners are disproportionately affected by cancellations to external medical appointments, and their health can be seriously impacted by non-attendance. While increasing the number and availability of prison staff to escort prisoners to appointments is important, we also recommend that the Government review increasing the use of telemedicine and other innovative ways to give prisoners access to medical advice.
Government Response Summary
The government's response focuses on healthcare providers having targeted conversations with older prisoners about symptoms, but does not address the recommendation to review increasing telemedicine or other innovative ways for prisoners to access medical advice.
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HM Government
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• Healthcare providers who are working with vulnerable older prisoner populations will be having targeted conversations with these patient groups to ensure they know what to look out for in relation to symptoms, and where these arise, what they need to do.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Ageing prison population
Report
5th Report - Ageing prison population
27 Jul 2020
HC 304
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
6.0 yrs
Report published
27 Jul 2020