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<p>As a signatory to the National Partnership Agreement for Prison Healthcare, the
Department of Health and Social Care is committed to working with the Ministry of
Justice, HM Prison and Probation Service, NHS England and the Office for Health Improvement
and Disparities to ensure safe, legal, decent and effective care which improves health
outcomes and reduces health inequalities for prisoners.</p><p> </p><p>As of October
2022, 96% of new arrivals in the adult custodial estate, excluding Immigration Removal
Centres and short-term holding facilities, received an initial health screening and
83% received a further health assessment within seven days.</p>
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