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An increase in the number of older prisoners at HMP High Down has highlighted issues with access to healthcare and regime for those with mobility issues, says the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in its 2024 annual report, published today (20 May 2025).

The 2024 annual report for HMP Long Lartin is now published.

The 2022-24 annual report for HMP Risley is now published.

The 2023-24 annual report for HMP/YOI Askham Grange is now published

The 2023-24 annual report for HMP/YOI Drake Hall is now published.

The 2023-24 annual report for HMYOI Cookham Wood is now published.

The 2023 annual report for Heathrow immigration removal centre is now published.

The 2023-24 annual report for HMP Guys Marsh is now published.

The Independent Monitoring Board’s (IMB) annual report covers the period between 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024. Throughout the annual reporting period IMB members who are highly trained volunteers visit the prison through a high level of frequent visits observing and monitoring main aspects within the prison: safety, fair and humane treatment, health and wellbeing, progression and release.

In its 2023-24 annual report, published on 04 April 2025, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP/YOI Foston Hall has found that the high turnover of short stay prisoners has resulted in more drugs and illicit items entering the prison. The turnover has also severely limited the prison’s ability to rehabilitate and reduce reoffending, as short sentences make it impossible for prisoners to take full advantage of opportunities such as education, work, progression or release planning.