Pursuing excellent health and care for people in contact with the UK criminal justice system

What’s the emergency when prisoners go to A&E? 

A new Nuffield Trust analysis sheds light on why people in prison attend A&E — and the findings are both striking and important for anyone working in health, justice, or community services.

The findings underline the deep health inequalities faced by people in prison — and the need for better prevention, continuity of care, and collaboration between prison healthcare, emergency departments, and community services.

Read the report here