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The long wait: A thematic review of delays in the transfer of mentally unwell prisoners

Published:
This thematic review scrutinises access to mental health care in prisons. In 2022–23, we noted delays in mental health transfers in over three-quarters of our prison inspection reports.

Humber and South Yorkshire courts

Published:
Report on an inspection visit to court custody facilities in Humber and South Yorkshire by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (27 November–9 December 2023)

HMP Highpoint

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Highpoint by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (16-27 October 2023)

HMYOI Parc

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMYOI Parc by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (9–19 October 2023)

HMP Maidstone

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Maidstone by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (20-22 November 2023)

HMP Bure

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Bure by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (2–12 October 2023)

HMP Ashfield

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Ashfield by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (9–20 October 2023)

HMP Dovegate

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Dovegate by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (18 September–5 October 2023)

HMP/YOI East Sutton Park

Published:
Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI East Sutton Park by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (25 September – 5 October 2023)

HMP Exeter

Published:
Report on an independent review of progress at HMP Exeter by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (13–15 November 2023)