It is unacceptable that one in 12 prisoners do not have a health screening appointment within 24 hours of arrival and that Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic prisoners who have a mental health condition are less likely to have that identified than their white counterparts.

It is unacceptable that one in 12 prisoners do not have a health screening appointment within 24 hours of arrival and that Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic prisoners who have a mental health condition are less likely to have that identified than their white counterparts. Type: conclusion | Number: 10 | Paragraph: 51 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: HMPPS recognises that its staff, who interact with prisoners every day, are a vital part of creating an environment that supports good mental health for all prisoners. HMPPS is committed to ensuring that all staff receive an appropriate level of mental health training to equip them with the skills n