Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently following their release compared to younger cohorts. Many will require additional support to prepare them to re-join society. Release programmes and guidance that are age relevant, focusing on issues such as using technology, finding accommodation, and accessing pensions and benefits, should be available to all older prisoners.

Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently following their release compared to younger cohorts. Many will require additional support to prepare them to re-join society. Release programmes and guidance that are age relevant, focusing on issues such as using technology, finding accommodation, and accessing pensions and benefits, should be available to all older prisoners. Type: conclusion | Number: 16 | Paragraph: 102 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: • We welcome NHS England’s commitment to develop their care after custody service, RECONNECT, to engage and support more people after custody. The NHS Long Term Plan, published in 2019, made a commitment to fund the RECONNECT service, which has been agreed at £20 million in year 5 (2023/24) of the r