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At all times Governors are advised to consider Government guidance on social distancing when using exercise yards. Local risk assessments should consider ways in which large congregations can be avoided. This may include small number unlocked and access to exercise yards rotated. Arrangements and Government advice should be clearly communicated to prisoners prior to exercise so they are fully aware of our expectations. Although it is accepted that this may be difficult, at all times we must prioritise keeping all our staff, our families and those in our care in at least risk of infection as possible.
We are aware that at some prisons gym equipment has been placed in exercise yards for prisoner use. Please refer to the ‘Cleaning Guidelines – COVID-19 Infection Control’ for pre and post use cleaning to help protect any users of this equipment.