G4S

“We acknowledge the need for a sustainable engagement strategy with the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA). Currently the Prison Discharge Coordinator acts as the main link with the MAPPA process.”

“The Standard Operating Procedure has been revised. In addition to this there is an intention to review the Job Description of this role and understand in more depth the scope of what this role can achieve currently or will need to achieve in the future including any potential additional resource requirements.”

“A comprehensive review of the current interaction process between the Prison In-reach team and the CMHT is planned. This will involve a detailed gap analysis to determine areas needing strengthening. We aim to develop a clear plan to enhance this interface, thereby improving continuity of care and ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support as they transition from prison to community-based services.”

“We anticipate we will have a decision around this within the next month.”

“the Trust has improved the structure and supervision surrounding the prison discharge coordinator roles, such that the practitioners have weekly supervision with opportunity to escalate cases of concern, and an improved system of referrals and discharge procedures, reflected in the updated standard operating protocol.”

“RECONNECT is a vulnerability service supporting multiple service user needs including accessing mental health support. They are based within HMP Birmingham however are a national service and accept referrals from Out of Area prisons for prison leavers relocating to Birmingham and Solihull. Additionally, prison leavers can be referred up to 28 days post release by probation offender managers, other professionals, family/friends or self-referrals.”

“The Home Office have advised that when Mr [name redacted] re-entered the UK he was seen by Immigration Enforcement. The Service Commission Form (SCF) is completed when the applicant has asked for accommodation. The Routing Teams complete the SCF which is sent to the provider; in this case it was G4S.”

“G4S does agree with Mr [name redacted] that HMP Birmingham would benefit from CCTV and airport style scanners. It is G4S's understanding that Mr [name redacted] submitted to HMPPS a case for funding in respect of the cost of purchase and installation of CCTV and that this has been approved. The CCTV will therefore be installed at HMP Birmingham in due course.”

“discussions between Mr [name redacted] and HMPPS are ongoing”

“The Head of:Healthcare.at HMP Birmingham will remind all clinical staff (including those working within BCHT) that when reviewing a patient's records for previous medical conditions that the following most be followed: ; ; "4. The clinician will check the 'summary and family history' section of System 2. The clinician will check the 'quick glance' section of System1 3, The clinician will use the 'search function' to check for the medical conditions » relevant to the. clinical intervention they”

“G4S Forensic & Medical Services (UK) Ltd took over responsibility for provision of healthcare services at HMP Durham on 1 April 2015. The contract does not include provision of GP and Pharmacy Services and as from 1 April 2015, Spectrum Community Health CIC was appointed to provide GPs, specialist substance misuse GPs and Pharmacy Services at HMP Durham.”

“All current staff either directly employed, those employed by HM Prison Service or non-directly employed, those employed by partner agencies for example G4S and Manchester College have signed to say they have full understanding of the protocol and how to implement it.”

“G4S will undertake to formally write to all of our contracting police forces to outline this recommendation and recommend this as best practice which G4S support”

“We feel that this represents a common sense approach, which we would suggest would ensue in the majority of circumstances, therefore we take no issue with incorporating appropriate guidance to this affect as part of the interim review of the Detention and Custody Authorised Professional Practice which is currently ongoing. We anticipate that the updated guidance will be published and available via the College website circa summer 2015.”