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Reception screening and mental health needs assessment in a male remand prison

Cherry Knowle Hospital, Sunderland

Shaun Parsons, C. Psychol, PhD, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology

University of Newcastle, Ridley Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU

Don Grubin, MD, MRCPsych, Professor of Forensic Psychiatry, Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist

University of Newcastle upon Tyne, St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT

AIMS AND METHOD

This study was designed to clarify the nature and extent of psychiatric provision that would be needed if a new health screening protocol were to be introduced into the prison system. The reception screening questionnaires for every inmate coming into the prison over a 15-week period were reviewed using the new protocol. A further mental health assessment was undertaken on those who had screened positive.

RESULTS

201 men (32.6%) were found to be positive for serious mental illness

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS

Based on this analysis, large increases in psychiatric resources would not be needed if the proposed new reception health screening processes were in place, although a reorganisation of the way in which services are delivered may be required.

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