HMP WAKEFIELD

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• HMP WAKEFIELD
• Committed to Meeting the needs of older prisoners
  and responding to the challenge of an aging
  prison population.

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Introduction to HMP Wakefield

• Maximum Security Prison within the High Security
  Estate.
• Established as a prison on this site for over 400
  years.
• Operational capacity of 763 prisoners.
• Role as of 1115 hours 30th September 2014 747
  with 146 Category As 1 High Risk.

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High Security Prisons Age Breakdown

• High Security Prisons Population Breakdown at
  July 2014

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Facts Figures

• In comparison with other High Security Estates
  HMP Wakefield had the oldest population with
  44.1 of prisoners over the age of 50!
• This comes as no surprise given HMP
  Wakefields large sex offender population.

• Breakdown of age groups at HMP Wakefield at July
  2014
• 18-20 0
• 21-24 16
• 25-29 56
• 30-39 130
• 40-49 213
• 50-59 184
• 60-69 110
• 70 33

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HMP Wakefield Age BreakdownJuly 2014
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How old is Elderly

• Community
• Retirement age 68

• Custody
• The Chief Inspector of Prisons describes the
  older prisoner to be 50

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield cont.

• GYMNASIUM SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB
• Variety of games.
• Opportunity to relax.
• Socialise and interact
• Refreshments.
• Activities some gym equipment available.
• Supervised in an informal manner with Physical
  Education Instructors.

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield cont.

• GYMNASIUM COGNITIVE SKILLS GROUP
• Main aim is to help delay the onset of
  Alzheimer's Dementia.
• Play games that require the prisoner to think.
• Dominoes/Scrabble/Puzzles/Word searches
• Commenced July 2013.
• Number of attendees steadily increasing.
• Social interaction/personal hygiene appearance.
• Tea/coffee/biscuits available

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield cont.

• GYMNASIUM HEALTHCARE JOINT INITIATIVE
• Cardiac care group
• Not specific to the older population but they do
  pose a higher health risk.
• A programme for prisoners with heart problems.
• 15 week programme.
• Tests every session by Healthcare staff.
• Modified exercise programme specific to
  strengthening the heart.
• Other aerobic exercises available.
• Recovery period before returning to the wing
• STRICT CRITERIA, THE INDIVIDUALS CONDITION MUST
  BE STABLE.

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield cont.

• CORE DAY UNLOCK
• The prison regime has been adapted to offer core
  day unlock to older retired or disabled
  prisoners who do not wish to attend off wing
  activities or paid work. Gives an opportunity
  to
• Interact with peers.
• Additional time to use showering facilities etc.
• Additional time to engage with wing staff.

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield Cont.

• Introduction of Wing Carers.
• The wing carer role is part of the reasonable
  adjustments that HMP Wakefield has made to
  improve the quality of care towards disabled or
  elderly prisoners.

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield Cont.

• Wing carer duties

• Collect meals / fill flask
• Collect canteen / medication
• Collect mail/Any other reasonable tasks
• Pick up and return laundry
• Sweep mop floor of cell, empty bins
• Push wheelchair if and when necessary
• Report any difficulties or concerns to staff or
  the Equalities team

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield Cont.

• Wing Carer Work compact
• Carers Duties form - signed by carer, prisoner
  and witnessed by Equalities staff
• Attend work regularly and when required with a
  positive attitude
• Wear appropriate clothing and be well presented
• Follow staff instructions
• Undertake Induction Training for the workplace,
  including Health and Safety Accreditation
• Behave in a professional, safe and respectful
  manner at all times
• Undertake further training and qualifications
  appropriate to the workplace
• Sign individual workplace compact
• Each carer cares for up to 4 others dependant
  upon their needs

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield cont.

• Creating an Enabling Environment
• The single most important initiative for
• HMP Wakefield in 2014
• The achievement of a
• Rehabilitation Culture
• and the
• Restoration of Hope

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield cont.

• Creating an Enabling Environment
• Where people live and work for a purpose.
• Safe place to develop a positive attitude, share
  experiences and ideas.
• Develop strong, trusting, respectful
  relationships.
• Encourage a learning environment to develop and
  flourish.
• Improve relationships for all involved
• Diminish negativity

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Opportunities/activities for the older population
at HMP Wakefield cont.

• Creating an Enabling Environment
• Where next for HMP Wakefield?
• Residential Enablers to support the work and
  liaise across the establishment.
• Establish Rehabilitation Panel.
• Deliver ongoing prisoner/staff events to spread
  the word and harness ideas
• Restoring Hope and Supporting Progression

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..The future for the elderly at HMP Wakefield
concludes.

• Thank you for your time.