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Prison Healthcare covers the delivery of medical and mental health services to people in custody, including assessments, treatment for physical and mental illness, dentistry, and investigations arising from injuries in prison. A solicitor practising in this area helps prisoners or their representatives to challenge delays, refusals, or gaps in care, request access to NHS services, and pursue complaints to NHS England or the Prison and Probation Ombudsman. They may also advise on consent and capacity when prisoners lack decision-making ability.
The work involves navigating NHS procedures, prison health policies, and the handling of medical records as evidence. The solicitor coordinates with healthcare providers, drafts and submits formal complaints, and may prepare for enforcement or escalation within the NHS or relevant ombudsman schemes, including evidence gathering and ensuring adherence to patient rights in a custodial context.
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