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The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Woodhill is now published.

HMP Wandsworth had another year of recovery from its low point in 2023 with many new and promising initiatives but its underlying problems, beyond the control of the management team, remain unchanged.

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Whatton is now published.

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Stafford is now published.

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Thameside is now published.

In its annual report for 2025-26, published today (7 October 2026), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP Send says that, while management and staff make a great effort to try and ensure the safety of prisoners, the Board has observed some worrying trends.

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Maidstone is now published.

In its 2025-26 report (published 2 October 2026) the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Stocken says that staff have remained committed to keeping prisoners and the public safe despite significant operational pressures. However, the Board highlights concerns about staff shortages, delays in finding appropriate treatment facilities for seriously mentally ill prisoners, ongoing infrastructure problems and growing pressure on resettlement services.

In its 2025-26 report, published today (1 October 2026), the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) at HMP/YOI Winchester expresses concern about the ongoing challenges the prison faces.

The 2025-26 annual report for HMP Wealstun is now published.