IMB Annual Reports
768 annual reports from Independent Monitoring Boards covering 171 establishments. IMBs provide independent oversight of prisons, immigration removal centres, and secure training centres. Source: imb.org.uk.
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Hewell Grange
PRISON
Concerns
Self-harm: 0
Assaults: 0
Staff assaults: 0
This report covers the final six months of HMP Hewell Grange as it underwent a planned closure, ceasing to hold prisoners by 31 March 2020. The Board found the prison generally safe and praised staff for their humane management of the closure, despite unacceptable living conditions. Healthcare provision was inconsistent, and purposeful activity was curtailed due to the closure, though efforts were made to minimise negative impacts on resettlement.
Key concerns identified
- Prisoners continued to be held in substandard accommodation with a deteriorating physical building and rodent issues prior to closure.
- Prior to closure, the prison was poor in purposeful activity and rehabilitation planning for an open prison.
- Healthcare provision was patchy and inconsistent, particularly for pharmacy and dentistry services.
- There was no specific mental healthcare provided.
- The specific characteristics and distinct needs of the prisoner population were not adequately reflected in discussions or met.
- Facilities for disabled prisoners were limited, and access remained a significant difficulty.
- Prior to closure, the prison was poor in purposeful activity and rehabilitation planning for an open prison.
- Healthcare provision was patchy and inconsistent, particularly for pharmacy and dentistry services.
- There was no specific mental healthcare provided.
- The specific characteristics and distinct needs of the prisoner population were not adequately reflected in discussions or met.
- Facilities for disabled prisoners were limited, and access remained a significant difficulty.