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<p>Annual data on the number of men in prison in the specified age groups are set
out in the table attached. Information about prisoners diagnosed with dementia is
collected by the NHS. It is not collated in the form requested and could not be provided
without incurring disproportionate cost.</p><p>Health services for those in custody,
including dementia support, are the responsibility of the NHS, which is required to
provide services of a standard equivalent to that which is available to the general
population.</p><p>HMPPS works in partnership with the NHS and Adult Social Care services
to support prisoners with dementia. Examples include awareness training for staff,
cognitive exercises such as reminiscence activities, and cognitive stimulation therapy.
Additionally, the Ministry of Justice has published guidance on the circumstances
under which applications can be made for prisoners to be considered for early release
on compassionate grounds subject to specific criteria being met. This can be accessed
on gov.uk or using the link provided: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-release-on-compassionate-grounds-policy-framework"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-release-on-compassionate-grounds-policy-framework.</a></p><p>
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