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We have taken quick and decisive action, backed by Public Health England and Wales, to limit the spread of the virus across all prison establishments, including the women\u2019s estate. This has included restricting regimes, minimising inter-prison transfers and compartmentalising prisons into different units to isolate the sick, shield the vulnerable and quarantine new arrivals. A comprehensive regular testing regime of both staff and prisoners is in place and is key in helping to prevent the spread of the virus. Our evidence gathering indicates these measures have had a positive impact on limiting deaths and the transmission of the virus in prisons. We are now working closely with the NHS to support the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible groups in custody.<\/p>

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A women\u2019s self-harm taskforce has been set up to coordinate and drive forward work aimed at reducing levels of self-harm in the women\u2019s estate, which includes the introduction of wellbeing checks for women during COVID-19 restrictions.<\/p>

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A range of other measures have also been put in place across the women\u2019s estate to reduce the impact of COVID-19, including:<\/p>