Babs Dada

"Leadership from the governor down was visible, energetic and knowledgeable. Prisoners were treated as individuals, and we found many examples of good care"

We continue to call on government to give priority for all those in prisons for C19 Vaccinations. This informative thread illustrates one of the reasons we make this call.

Unimaginable risks are faced by frontline prison staff; those imprisoned are also at risk. Its unlikely society would except mass early release to reduce these risks. It may be unpopular but those in prisons should be included as a specific group to receive priority vaccinations

We have confidence in our organisations ability to respond to these events. Things will be tough, perhaps pushing us to limits never experienced before. But all our colleagues across HMPPS are the best, they will rise to any challenge. Listen to facts not rumours

Good luck in your new role Russ, and our continued support to Steve and all his team at Bristol. Whilst things across the estate are not where they should be, we applaud the hard-work and perseverance of all our frontline colleagues, often in the most challenging situations.

The centre will be launched this week by Safer Living Foundation (SLF), a partnership between HMP Whatton in Nottinghamshire and the school of social sciences at Nottingham Trent University.