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<p /> <p /> <p>The HSU / SSU is visited daily by a nurse who will speak with every
prisoner to establish whether there are any issues. The GP will visit the unit weekly
(as a minimum). As part of the HMIP Action Plan that is being developed the Operating
Standards are currently under review which will address the issue regarding quarterly
reviews.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The reference in the report
was regarding one prisoner who was seen with discipline staff present; the privacy
and dignity of prisoners is taken very seriously within HMP Belmarsh, however this
must be balanced against the risk that the individual poses to others. Prisoners will
be seen without escorting staff unless the risk is deemed to be too high, this is
an exceptional circumstance rather than the rule.</p>
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