Prison nightly roll checks

4 items 1 source

Lack of robust auditing for nightly roll checks in prisons, leading to instances where checks are not conducted as recorded.

Prison nightly roll checks has been flagged across 1 independent accountability source:

4 PFD reports

This theme has been identified in one data source. As more data is added, cross-references may emerge.

Concerns: Inadequate and unreliable procedures for checking prisoners' signs of life, with staff lacking sufficient time and clear training to perform robust, positive-response checks in cells.

Concerns: Prison staff failed to perform mandatory roll checks, with falsified records and confusion over requirements, creating a risk of undetected prisoner medical emergencies.

Concerns: HMP Belmarsh's immediate needs form inadequately assesses self-harm risk for new prisoners without existing care plans. The nightly roll check system lacks robust auditing, risking missed checks and compromising prisoner safety.

Concerns: Prison health reception screening failed due to lack of access to critical mental wellbeing documents and significant delays in follow-up screening. Additionally, probation staff lacked adequate ACCT training.