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Wayland 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP Wayland is now published.

Minister Hinds responds to concerns raised by IMB Dartmoor

On the 21 February the IMB at HMP Dartmoor wrote to Minister Hinds, regarding the ministerial response to their annual report. In their letter, the Board directed many questions towards the Minister, regarding the Aging Population Strategy, health and social care pathways for prisoners and Equalities Act compliant cells. Today Minister Hinds responded to the Board queries.

Elmley 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for Elmley is now published

HMP Hewell is making positive progress under challenging circumstances

HMP Hewell is an improving prison that is now safer and cleaner, with more meaningful activity, but population pressures compromise resettlement work, says the Independent Monitoring Board in its 2021-22 annual report released today.

Staff shortages having major impact on safety and regime at Eastwood Park prison

In their 2021-22 annual report the Independent Monitoring Board highlights that Eastwood Park is currently considered to be a prison of national concern.

Feltham 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP/YOI Feltham is now published.

Brinsford 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP/YOI Brinsford is now published.

Many prisoners still locked up for 23 hours a day, increasing mental health concerns at Wormwood Scrubs

Even though most of society opened up in March 2022, progress in opening up the regime at Wormwood Scrubs, and providing access to education and activity, was ‘glacially slow’ says the Independent Monitoring Board in its annual report, released today.

Wakefield 2021-22 annual report published

The 2021-22 annual report for HMP Wakefield is now published.

Publication of ministerial responses

The following ministerial responses to annual reports are now available to view: Ashfield, Bristol, Bronzefield, Channings Wood, Chelmsford, Cookham Wood, Dovegate, East Sutton Park, Hatfield, Werrington.