Every dollar spent on prison needle-exchange programs saves the correctional system $2 in healthcare costs, new study finds, by @alannasmith.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #PrisonHealth #HarmReduction
Every dollar spent on prison needle-exchange programs saves the correctional system $2 in healthcare costs, new study finds
Researchers say return on investment and proven health benefits of the service ‘strongly support’ the program’s expansion
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 16, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Every dollar spent on prison needle-exchange programs saves the correctional system $2 in healthcare costs, new study finds, by @alannasmith.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #PrisonHealth #HarmReduction
Some fascinating statistics here.
There are 8000 adult male prisoners in Scotland.
They represent 90% of the prison population.
86% of them have a history of significant head injury. 35% repeated and routine over long periods of time.
#PrisonHealth
#MedSky
#HeadInjury
#Violence
There are 8000 adult male prisoners in Scotland.
They represent 90% of the prison population.
86% of them have a history of significant head injury. 35% repeated and routine over long periods of time.
#PrisonHealth
#MedSky
#HeadInjury
#Violence
New research led by Prof. Tom McMillan has found that four out of five men in Scottish prisons have a history of significant #HeadInjury
Many have been exposed to repeated head injuries over time, with violence the most frequent cause.
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
Many have been exposed to repeated head injuries over time, with violence the most frequent cause.
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
Four out of five males in prison have a history of head injury
New research has found that four out of five men in prison have a history of significant head injury, with many having been exposed to repeated head injuries over time.
www.gla.ac.uk
March 31, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Some fascinating statistics here.
There are 8000 adult male prisoners in Scotland.
They represent 90% of the prison population.
86% of them have a history of significant head injury. 35% repeated and routine over long periods of time.
#PrisonHealth
#MedSky
#HeadInjury
#Violence
There are 8000 adult male prisoners in Scotland.
They represent 90% of the prison population.
86% of them have a history of significant head injury. 35% repeated and routine over long periods of time.
#PrisonHealth
#MedSky
#HeadInjury
#Violence
Find more about this topic here: eurohepp.ecdc.europa.eu
#Hepatitis #PrisonHealth #HarmReduction #ECDC #EUDA #IDsky #EpiSky
#Hepatitis #PrisonHealth #HarmReduction #ECDC #EUDA #IDsky #EpiSky
September 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Find more about this topic here: eurohepp.ecdc.europa.eu
#Hepatitis #PrisonHealth #HarmReduction #ECDC #EUDA #IDsky #EpiSky
#Hepatitis #PrisonHealth #HarmReduction #ECDC #EUDA #IDsky #EpiSky
Magali Aubac (CHU Montpellier) explains how the PARTNER project brings the voices of people living in prison into the design of health education tools through co-creation.
Watch the interview: www.facebook.com/reel/1506439...
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #HealthcareForAll #ErasmusPlus
Watch the interview: www.facebook.com/reel/1506439...
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #HealthcareForAll #ErasmusPlus
April 29, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Magali Aubac (CHU Montpellier) explains how the PARTNER project brings the voices of people living in prison into the design of health education tools through co-creation.
Watch the interview: www.facebook.com/reel/1506439...
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #HealthcareForAll #ErasmusPlus
Watch the interview: www.facebook.com/reel/1506439...
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #HealthcareForAll #ErasmusPlus
Happening now: PARTNER partners are reviewing the six training modules currently under development for prison settings, sharing feedback and ideas to strengthen the training materials.
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
September 23, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Happening now: PARTNER partners are reviewing the six training modules currently under development for prison settings, sharing feedback and ideas to strengthen the training materials.
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
The PARTNER project has released key findings from co-creation sessions in prisons across France, Greece, Italy and Moldova, highlighting major barriers to healthcare and the urgent need to strengthen health literacy.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc2a34y2
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #ErasmusPlus
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc2a34y2
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #ErasmusPlus
November 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The PARTNER project has released key findings from co-creation sessions in prisons across France, Greece, Italy and Moldova, highlighting major barriers to healthcare and the urgent need to strengthen health literacy.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc2a34y2
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #ErasmusPlus
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc2a34y2
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #ErasmusPlus
On World Health Day, the call to #StandWithScience also means ensuring evidence reaches everyone, including people living in prisons.
Through participatory approaches, the PARTNER project works to improve access to reliable health information.
🌐 partnerproject.eu
#PrisonHealth
Through participatory approaches, the PARTNER project works to improve access to reliable health information.
🌐 partnerproject.eu
#PrisonHealth
April 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
On World Health Day, the call to #StandWithScience also means ensuring evidence reaches everyone, including people living in prisons.
Through participatory approaches, the PARTNER project works to improve access to reliable health information.
🌐 partnerproject.eu
#PrisonHealth
Through participatory approaches, the PARTNER project works to improve access to reliable health information.
🌐 partnerproject.eu
#PrisonHealth
On #WorldHealthDay, we stand with science for better public health.
The PACE project works to improve access to HPV and hepatitis-related #cancerprevention in prison settings across Europe, promoting vaccination equity.
🔗 prisonhealth.eu
#StandWithScience #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health
The PACE project works to improve access to HPV and hepatitis-related #cancerprevention in prison settings across Europe, promoting vaccination equity.
🔗 prisonhealth.eu
#StandWithScience #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health
April 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
On #WorldHealthDay, we stand with science for better public health.
The PACE project works to improve access to HPV and hepatitis-related #cancerprevention in prison settings across Europe, promoting vaccination equity.
🔗 prisonhealth.eu
#StandWithScience #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health
The PACE project works to improve access to HPV and hepatitis-related #cancerprevention in prison settings across Europe, promoting vaccination equity.
🔗 prisonhealth.eu
#StandWithScience #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health
Insights from co-creation in Moldova:
📌 Education fosters openness to prevention
📌 Chronic illness raises health awareness
📌 Training builds positive attitudes
📌 Respect & empathy from staff matter
👉https://partnerproject.eu/
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
📌 Education fosters openness to prevention
📌 Chronic illness raises health awareness
📌 Training builds positive attitudes
📌 Respect & empathy from staff matter
👉https://partnerproject.eu/
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
September 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Insights from co-creation in Moldova:
📌 Education fosters openness to prevention
📌 Chronic illness raises health awareness
📌 Training builds positive attitudes
📌 Respect & empathy from staff matter
👉https://partnerproject.eu/
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
📌 Education fosters openness to prevention
📌 Chronic illness raises health awareness
📌 Training builds positive attitudes
📌 Respect & empathy from staff matter
👉https://partnerproject.eu/
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
🔎We’re excited to introduce PARTNER - an @euerasmusplus.bsky.social project designed to bridge the gap in #healthliteracy & education for both people living in prisons and prison staff, fostering a healthier & more informed prison community.
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth #HealthcareForAll
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth #HealthcareForAll
February 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🔎We’re excited to introduce PARTNER - an @euerasmusplus.bsky.social project designed to bridge the gap in #healthliteracy & education for both people living in prisons and prison staff, fostering a healthier & more informed prison community.
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth #HealthcareForAll
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth #HealthcareForAll
🔹 PARTNER co-creation sessions. Insights : “Health means dignity”
Health in prison is more than the absence of illness — it’s about dignity, rights, and the power to rebuild life.
🔗Learn more: partnerproject.eu
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
Health in prison is more than the absence of illness — it’s about dignity, rights, and the power to rebuild life.
🔗Learn more: partnerproject.eu
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
October 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🔹 PARTNER co-creation sessions. Insights : “Health means dignity”
Health in prison is more than the absence of illness — it’s about dignity, rights, and the power to rebuild life.
🔗Learn more: partnerproject.eu
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
Health in prison is more than the absence of illness — it’s about dignity, rights, and the power to rebuild life.
🔗Learn more: partnerproject.eu
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
Thanks so much to CNWL NHS Trust for having me to speak on my PhD findings at your Health and Justice staff conference last week. An honour to be part of such a brilliant day. Included below - pic of my relieved face following first big scale public outing for PhD findings! #prisonhealth
December 10, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Thanks so much to CNWL NHS Trust for having me to speak on my PhD findings at your Health and Justice staff conference last week. An honour to be part of such a brilliant day. Included below - pic of my relieved face following first big scale public outing for PhD findings! #prisonhealth
Marking #EUPHW2026, PACE highlights the importance of equitable access to vaccination and prevention in prison settings. This reflects Commitment 2 of the European Public Health Conference Statement on inclusive health investments and equity.
#PrisonHealth #PACE_EU4Health #EU4Health
#PrisonHealth #PACE_EU4Health #EU4Health
May 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Marking #EUPHW2026, PACE highlights the importance of equitable access to vaccination and prevention in prison settings. This reflects Commitment 2 of the European Public Health Conference Statement on inclusive health investments and equity.
#PrisonHealth #PACE_EU4Health #EU4Health
#PrisonHealth #PACE_EU4Health #EU4Health
NEW STUDY: Prison tuberculosis screening could reduce population-wide TB incidence by up to 28% across Latin America. Mathema…
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
https://news.gmj.…
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
https://news.gmj.…
Prison TB screening cuts population tuberculosis 28%
NEW STUDY: Prison tuberculosis screening could reduce population-wide TB incidence by up to 28% across Latin America. Mathema…
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
news.gmj.ge
June 5, 2026 at 10:16 PM
NEW STUDY: Prison tuberculosis screening could reduce population-wide TB incidence by up to 28% across Latin America. Mathema…
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
https://news.gmj.…
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
#LatinAmerica #Mathematicalmodeling #Prisonhealth #Screening #Tuberculosis
https://news.gmj.…
Female prisoner handcuffed to a male officer while undergoing a mammogram. What an astonishing absence of care and support for this woman’s dignity.
It is difficult to believe there are not sufficient female officers to support.
#Prison #PrisonHealth
It is difficult to believe there are not sufficient female officers to support.
#Prison #PrisonHealth
Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds
Prisoners denied dignity while receiving NHS care, watchdog finds
Health Services Safety Investigation Body reveals difficulties inmates have when they leave jail for treatment
A female inmate remained handcuffed to a male prison officer while she had a mammogram, in an example of prisoners being denied their dignity…
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Female prisoner handcuffed to a male officer while undergoing a mammogram. What an astonishing absence of care and support for this woman’s dignity.
It is difficult to believe there are not sufficient female officers to support.
#Prison #PrisonHealth
It is difficult to believe there are not sufficient female officers to support.
#Prison #PrisonHealth
A study on suicide risk prediction in prisons reinforces the importance of early detection, mental health support & person-centered intervention.
👉https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11232594/
#PrisonHealth #SuicidePrevention
👉https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11232594/
#PrisonHealth #SuicidePrevention
November 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A study on suicide risk prediction in prisons reinforces the importance of early detection, mental health support & person-centered intervention.
👉https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11232594/
#PrisonHealth #SuicidePrevention
👉https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11232594/
#PrisonHealth #SuicidePrevention
📌Reviewing now at the transnational project meeting in Chisinau the training material on NCDs for people living in prison and prison staff.
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
May 21, 2026 at 12:14 PM
📌Reviewing now at the transnational project meeting in Chisinau the training material on NCDs for people living in prison and prison staff.
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
New PARTNER Newsletter: developing co-created health education modules for prison settings across Europe, focusing on suicide prevention, infection prevention, substance use, first aid & access to healthcare.
Read more: partnerproject.eu/partner-news...
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
Read more: partnerproject.eu/partner-news...
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
PARTNER Newsletter, Issue 2 - Health Education Resources in Prison
The second issue of the PARTNER Newsletter is now available!
partnerproject.eu
May 18, 2026 at 8:56 AM
New PARTNER Newsletter: developing co-created health education modules for prison settings across Europe, focusing on suicide prevention, infection prevention, substance use, first aid & access to healthcare.
Read more: partnerproject.eu/partner-news...
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
Read more: partnerproject.eu/partner-news...
#PARTNEREUProject #PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus
Prison staff across England report rising mental health strain amid violence, understaffing, and lack of support. These are issues the PARTNER project seeks to better understand through participatory approaches.
Read the article here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
#PrisonHealth #PrisonStaff
Read the article here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
#PrisonHealth #PrisonStaff
Prison staff ‘begging for help’ as mental health sick days rise
Almost 150,000 working days were lost in England's prisons last year because of mental ill-health.
www.bbc.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Prison staff across England report rising mental health strain amid violence, understaffing, and lack of support. These are issues the PARTNER project seeks to better understand through participatory approaches.
Read the article here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
#PrisonHealth #PrisonStaff
Read the article here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
#PrisonHealth #PrisonStaff
🏥 People in prison experience disproportionate disease burden, yet healthcare provision is inadequate.
Most prevalent conditions:
‣ 40% antisocial personality disorder
‣ 39% drug use disorder
‣ 18% hepatitis C
‣ 11% major depression
buff.ly/2S7hrAS
#PrisonHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
Most prevalent conditions:
‣ 40% antisocial personality disorder
‣ 39% drug use disorder
‣ 18% hepatitis C
‣ 11% major depression
buff.ly/2S7hrAS
#PrisonHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
March 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
🏥 People in prison experience disproportionate disease burden, yet healthcare provision is inadequate.
Most prevalent conditions:
‣ 40% antisocial personality disorder
‣ 39% drug use disorder
‣ 18% hepatitis C
‣ 11% major depression
buff.ly/2S7hrAS
#PrisonHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
Most prevalent conditions:
‣ 40% antisocial personality disorder
‣ 39% drug use disorder
‣ 18% hepatitis C
‣ 11% major depression
buff.ly/2S7hrAS
#PrisonHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
📣The first issue of our newsletter is out now!
This issue provides information on the
#PARTNEREUProject goals, future steps & early insights from focus groups 👉 partnerproject.eu/newsletter/
#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #healthliteracy #inclusivity #ErasmusPlus
This issue provides information on the
#PARTNEREUProject goals, future steps & early insights from focus groups 👉 partnerproject.eu/newsletter/
#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #healthliteracy #inclusivity #ErasmusPlus
August 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📣The first issue of our newsletter is out now!
This issue provides information on the
#PARTNEREUProject goals, future steps & early insights from focus groups 👉 partnerproject.eu/newsletter/
#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #healthliteracy #inclusivity #ErasmusPlus
This issue provides information on the
#PARTNEREUProject goals, future steps & early insights from focus groups 👉 partnerproject.eu/newsletter/
#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #healthliteracy #inclusivity #ErasmusPlus
What are the main barriers to cancer prevention in prisons?
PACE partners reviewed findings from the project’s Gap Analysis, helping identify challenges, priorities and opportunities for action across participating countries.
#PACE_EU4Health #CancerPrevention #EU4Health #PrisonHealth
PACE partners reviewed findings from the project’s Gap Analysis, helping identify challenges, priorities and opportunities for action across participating countries.
#PACE_EU4Health #CancerPrevention #EU4Health #PrisonHealth
June 29, 2026 at 12:51 PM
What are the main barriers to cancer prevention in prisons?
PACE partners reviewed findings from the project’s Gap Analysis, helping identify challenges, priorities and opportunities for action across participating countries.
#PACE_EU4Health #CancerPrevention #EU4Health #PrisonHealth
PACE partners reviewed findings from the project’s Gap Analysis, helping identify challenges, priorities and opportunities for action across participating countries.
#PACE_EU4Health #CancerPrevention #EU4Health #PrisonHealth
More than 30 professionals from across Europe joined the first PACE International Professional Network meeting to exchange good practices and discuss ways to strengthen cancer prevention, vaccination and health equity in prison settings. #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth
June 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
More than 30 professionals from across Europe joined the first PACE International Professional Network meeting to exchange good practices and discuss ways to strengthen cancer prevention, vaccination and health equity in prison settings. #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth
📌Limited data on health literacy in Greek prisons. Intl. research shows >60% of PLPs have low health literacy—likely similar in Greece. This affects care access, chronic disease mgmt & reintegration.
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth
May 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
📌Limited data on health literacy in Greek prisons. Intl. research shows >60% of PLPs have low health literacy—likely similar in Greece. This affects care access, chronic disease mgmt & reintegration.
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #PrisonHealth
📌On #WorldHepatitisDay PACE stands alongside its sister initiative, JA SHIELD, in highlighting the importance of hepatitis prevention as a key step towards reducing infection-related cancers across Europe.
👉 shield.chip.dk
👉 prisonhealth.eu
#JASHIELD #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health
👉 shield.chip.dk
👉 prisonhealth.eu
#JASHIELD #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health
July 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
📌On #WorldHepatitisDay PACE stands alongside its sister initiative, JA SHIELD, in highlighting the importance of hepatitis prevention as a key step towards reducing infection-related cancers across Europe.
👉 shield.chip.dk
👉 prisonhealth.eu
#JASHIELD #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health
👉 shield.chip.dk
👉 prisonhealth.eu
#JASHIELD #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth #EU4Health