Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 17117

Prisoners: Injuries

Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 12 December 2024

Question

Andy McDonald

LabourMiddlesbrough and Thornaby East

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what guidance is available for prison officers for dealing with people entering custody found to have a previously acquired brain injury.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin
All incoming prisoners must be medically examined to determine whether they have any physical or mental health needs, in order to identify any follow-up action that is needed and to ensure it is taken. This includes making sure that anyone who needs to kn...

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