Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 23 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Health Services: Prisoners
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that prisoners in England and Wales have access to healthcare of equivalent quality to that received by the general public.
- Answer
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As a signatory to the National Partnership Agreement for Prison Healthcare, the Department of Health and Social Care is committed to working with the Ministry of Justice, HM Prison and Probation Service, NHS England and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities to ensure safe, legal, decent and effective care which improves health outcomes and reduces health inequalities for prisoners.
As of October 2022, 96% of new arrivals in the adult custodial estate, excluding Immigration Removal Centres and short-term holding facilities, received an initial health screening and 83% received a further health assessment within seven days.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL3703
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Health services Prisoners Standards
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- 2022-12-01 13:04:01 +0000
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