Supporting Prisoners on Early Release
To address issues around prison overcrowding across the UK, the Lord Chancellor has announced emergency measures to temporarily reduce the proportion of certain custodial sentences
served in prison.
Important safeguards and exemptions are in place to keep the public safe and clear release plans to manage them safely in the community.
The release will be done in two phases: 10th September 2024 and 22nd October 2024. Read the NHS announcement
We’ve produce guidance to help support prisoners on early release. This includes information around how they can access NHS services, medicines, safeguarding contacts, and details for local support organisations to help people adjust to life outside of prison.
CPGM Guidance for supporting early prisoner release in GM
EPS for Detained Estate prescribers
The EPS system has been extended to Detained Estate health services in England, enabling prescribers working in prisons to issue EPS ‘To Take Out’ (TTO) and urgent prescriptions directly to community pharmacies.
This shift eliminates the need for paper FP10 forms and streamlines prescription handling for individuals being released from prison.
Read more about this update and key points for pharmacies to consider
