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<p>The events that took place at HMP/YOI Bronzefield were unquestionably tragic, and
significant improvements have since been put in place both at the prison and across
the entire female estate.</p><p>The Ministry of Justice, Sodexo (the private providers
who are contracted to run HMP Bronzefield) and health providers have accepted the
recommendations made by the Prison and Probation Ombudsman in their thorough report
and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) will continue to work closely
with providers to ensure pregnant women in Bronzefield receive the best possible care.
The on-site HMPPS Controller will oversee implementation of the recommendations in
line with the agreed Action Plan and timelines, working collaboratively with NHSE
and service providers.</p><p>A project team is coordinating the implementation of
the recommendations and to take forward wider learning across all women’s prisons.</p><p>In
July 2019 a fundamental review of policy relating to pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units
and maternal separation from children up to the age of two in women’s prisons commenced,
which concluded in July 2020, and HMIP were part of the consultation group. As a result
of the review, a new policy has been published and learning from these tragic events
has been incorporated into the new policy where appropriate.</p>
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