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For this month’s newsletter we wanted to give an update surrounding our current regime restrictions in light of the rise of COVID both within establishments and the community. In the Newsletter we will also address some frequently asked questions by Family & Friends as well as updates on how we can try and ensure that ties with Families & Significant others are maintained and supported by staff throughout this lockdown. 

Prison social visits are temporarily suspended at Guys Marsh following the national lockdown. There may be the opportunity for visits under exceptional compassionate reasons, which should be agreed in advance with the prison prior to travel. There are a number of other ways to contact someone in prison if you are unable to visit them. You can: Leave a voice message using the Prison Voicemail Service Send them an email using the Email a Prisoner Service Write a letter to them...

For this month’s newsletter we are sharing some updates surrounding recent changes in our resettlement services within the prison and what new support will be put in place for those who are being released into the community from July onwards. Therefore, please see below information provided by our Catch 22 team to make you aware of these changes and new processes which both you and your loved one will need to be aware of.

For this month’s newsletter we are sharing some updates surrounding some changes in regards to social visits and also to inform you of how we are running COVID vaccinations of those in custody. Therefore, please see below information provided by both the visits team and Healthcare Department who need your support as Families & Significant Others to encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated if they haven’t already and to follow the current rules of COVID within visits.

For this month’s newsletter we wanted to give an update surrounding the Employment and Educational opportunities we have here at Guys Marsh for our residents. In line with the community guidelines surrounding easing the restrictions, this process will also begin to follow within the Prison Service- although at a slower pace. Therefore, it is important for us to get discussions started surrounding purposeful activity and how you as families, friends and loved ones can support us in...

For this month’s newsletter we are focusing on providing Families & Significant Others with some information and updates surrounding how we support prisoners with their substance misuse in preparation for release in line with our local Drug Strategy and how you can encourage your loved ones to get involved with these services and opportunities!