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<p>We are working with partners across Government to ensure offenders receive the
right care, in the right place, at the right time.</p><p> </p><p>The National Health
Service is leading on work to divert people away from the prison system and into community
care, and, through its NHS Long Term Plan, it is committed to all people receiving
a physical and mental health screen on entry to prison and a follow up appointment
within seven days or sooner. The NHS England revised mental health and substance misuse
service specifications in 2017 introduced a trauma-informed approach to care which
is also reflected in the revised health and justice primary care specification due
to be published in the spring. New guidance on the transfer and remission of adult
prisoners to mental health hospitals is expected shortly to further support people
with serious mental ill health.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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