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HMP Stocken, recovering well from the pandemic

In its 2020-21 annual report, praises the prison for trying to mitigate the impact of Covid restrictions and looks forward to a return to normality with more opportunities for progression.

Whitemoor 2020-21 annual report published

The 2020-21 annual report for HMP Whitemoor is now published.

Swinfen Hall 2020-21 annual report published

The 2020-21 annual report for Swinfen Hall is now published.

National changes may mean some prisoners are released to sleep on the streets.

Previously good resettlement services at Birmingham prison are being compromised by new contracts which no longer provide accommodation support for short-sentenced or remand prisoners, says the independent monitoring board (IMB) in its annual report.

Prison continues positive development despite challenges of Covid-19, says IMB

In its annual report for 2020-21 published today, the Warren Hill independent monitoring board notes that the prison feels safe for prisoners and staff the residents’ council has been a valuable conduit for communication between staff and prisoners, and prisoners have been well supported during periods of lockdown with the provision of welfare checks, education and distraction packs.