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Unacceptable waits for secure mental health beds continue at HMP Oakwood
In its 2024-25 annual report, published on 27 August 2025, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Oakwood has found that all transfers to secure mental health facilities exceeded the 28-day stipulated time frame. Although these prisoners are monitored on a weekly basis, the lack of available beds means that some prisoners remain in the Care and Separation Unit (CSU) for extended periods where there is no provision or resource for enhanced mental health support.
North Sea Camp 2024-25 annual report published
The 2024-25 annual report for HMP North Sea Camp is now published.
The Mount 2024-25 annual report published
The 2024-25 annual report for HMP The Mount is now published.
Immigration detention facilities may struggle with airport expansion
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for the South and West short-term holding facilities (STHFs) monitors and reports on the welfare of people in STHFs at Bristol and Cardiff airports, and Poole, Portsmouth and Newhaven seaports. The Board’s annual report (published 8 July 2025) highlights concerns around the lack of planning surrounding the expansion of Bristol airport and Home Office policy on the removal of prescribed medications.