Healthcare staff have a duty of care to the prisoner under restraint. It is recognised that a 24-hour healthcare presence is not available in all establishment and therefore staff receive mandatory training for the medical considerations when applying force. Where a registered healthcare professional is on site then they must be contacted whenever there is […]
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The Medicines Possession Policy defines the policy and procedures to be followed for the prescribing, dispensing and supply of medicines that are authorised for in possession use by residents within HMP Birmingham. The policy states that all residents prescribed medication must have a valid risk assessment.
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Segregation (often called “the Block” or “Seg”) is a unit within the prison where prisoners are removed from the general population under Rule 49 of the Prison Rules. T
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It is rewarding and demanding work, providing healthcare in a prison setting. Primary care, substance misuse and mental health teams, along with other health professionals, have the opportunity to work together to provide integrated care for people, many of whom have complex needs.
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