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Residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester and Swinderby

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Inspection report - Residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester, Swinderby (PDF, 3.0 MB)

Report on an unannounced inspection of the residential short-term holding facilities at Larne House, Manchester and Swinderby (7–11 July 2025)

What we found (Back to top)

Inspectors found facilities were calm and well managed, with outcomes generally good across all sites. Detainees were positive about staff and we saw examples of exceptional support. Overall, accommodation was reasonable, and detainees could move freely around the sites. Swinderby was particularly welcoming, with green and open spaces that helped people to manage anxiety.

Points to note: Although violence, use of force and self-harm were rare, some concerns remained. Women at both Larne and Manchester had insufficient separation from men and care for vulnerable individuals was not always good enough. Some detainees were held for excessive periods of time, and too many were transported during the night.