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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 January 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 February 2021. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Prisons: Health Services

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of (1) doctors, and (2) other staff, being recruited into the prison medical service in meeting the needs of inmate health.

Answer

The Department does not hold the data requested.

There are currently 110 prisons in England for which NHS England commissions healthcare for. There is no mandated staffing level given to providers and contracts are awarded to those providers whose planned delivery model best fits with the need and outcomes required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12667
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Health services Recruitment Prisons
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk