HMP Usk and HMP/YOI Prescoed
Inspection report - Usk and Prescoed (PDF, 1.9 MB)
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Usk and HMP/YOI Prescoed by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (12-22 May 2025).
HMP Usk healthy prison scores
HMP/YOI Prescoed healthy prison scores
What we found
Two prisons in Wales were delivering good outcomes for prisoners, according to a new report from HM Inspectorate of Prisons. Overwhelmingly positive cultures were at the heart of both Usk and Prescoed – which fall under the same operational management but are located a few miles apart – and were helping to drive forward a programme of interventions and activities to reduce prisoners’ risk and prepare them for release.
Strong staff-prisoner relationships were contributing to low levels of violence, illicit drug use, use of force and self-harm. This meant prisoners could participate fully in the regime and take advantage of the opportunities available. Across the sites, nearly all were engaged in purposeful activity, including day release to access external employment. Men were able to study a range of educational and vocational subjects that resulted in accredited qualifications.
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