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Guidance

Supporting prisoners with care experience policy framework

Guidance for prisons on identifying and supporting care‑experienced prisoners, improving staff awareness, access to services and links with local authorities.

Applies to England and Wales

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This policy framework sets out expectations for prisons to identify, understand and support people in custody who have care experience. It is for governors, prison staff, and all others working in custody, including contracted prisons.

The framework explains mandatory actions and provides additional guidance on improving staff awareness, increasing identification, working with local authority leaving care teams, and ensuring appropriate access to entitlements and services.

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Published 11 May 2026

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2026-05-11 00:30
First published.