Prisoner Safety & Welfare

All contents within this guidance are to be treated as OFFICIAL

Immediate action(s):

Governors/Directors must consult with their appropriate functional head and safety team, recognised trade unions, prisoner council or equivalent groups where appropriate and any other local stakeholders to agree safer custody and welfare support for prisoners confined to cells for extended periods due to COVID-19.

Required Outputs:

Establishments must agree and communicate a plan for prisoner safety and welfare services and how they will be maintained.