• August 2, 2025

Role Of Healthcare in Planned and Unplanned Use of Force

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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  • August 2, 2025

Medicines Possession Policy

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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  • August 2, 2025

Segregation Guide

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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  • August 2, 2025

RCGP Top tips for Healthcare staff starting out in prisons

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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