The characteristics of older prisoners
Why has the older prisoner population increased?
Future projections of the older prisoner population
3 Accommodation for older prisoners
Specific accommodation for older prisoners
4 Regimes and activity for older prisoners
5 The health and social care of older prisoners
The healthcare needs of older prisoners
Attendance at medical appointments
Social care for older prisoners
Collaboration between prisons and local authorities
Palliative and end of life care
Release on compassionate grounds
6 Release and resettlement of older prisoners
Continuity of health and social care
7 A national strategy for older prisoners
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 27 July 2020