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The prevalence of dementia in prisons is poorly understood and prison staff can lack awareness...
Conclusion
The prevalence of dementia in prisons is poorly understood and prison staff can lack awareness of the condition. All older prisoners should have access to screening services for dementia, and prison officers who work with older prisoners should receive training on recognising and managing its symptoms.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
• We are considering models for accommodating older offenders as part of the older offenders strategy, and we will update further once this is published.
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
5.8 yrs
Report published
27 Jul 2020