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Nottingham Prison Information

• Accommodation: The prison provides multiple residential units with individual cells or shared accommodation for inmates. The cells are equipped with basic amenities, including beds, personal storage, and sanitation facilities.
• Education and Vocational Training: Nottingham Prison offers a range of educational programs and vocational training opportunities to help inmates develop skills, improve their prospects, and prepare for their eventual release. These programs may include basic education, literacy and numeracy courses, vocational skills training, and accredited qualifications.
• Work Opportunities: Inmates have access to work opportunities within the prison, such as maintenance, cleaning, kitchen, and other designated roles. These work activities aim to develop skills, instill discipline, and provide a sense of responsibility.
• Healthcare: Nottingham Prison has an on-site healthcare unit staffed with medical professionals who provide primary healthcare services to prisoners. Mental health support, substance abuse programs, and specialized medical care are also available.
• Family Contact: The prison recognizes the importance of maintaining family relationships and facilitates visits and contact with family members, subject to specific guidelines and regulations.
• Resettlement Support: Nottingham Prison offers pre-release planning and support to help inmates prepare for their eventual release. This may include assistance with accommodation, employment, and access to community-based support services.

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Booking a visit to nottingham prison.

• Monday: 1pm to 4pm
• Tuesday: 9am to 12pm
• Wednesday: closed
• Thursday: 1pm to 4pm
• Friday: closed
• Saturday: 9am to 12pm
• Sunday: closed

Unlimited Prison Phone Calls Package

• Monday: 9am to 10:30am and 2pm to 3:30pm
• Tuesday: 9am to 10:30am and 2pm to 3:30pm
• Wednesday: 9am to 10:30am and 2pm to 3:30pm
• Thursday: 9am to 10:30am and 2pm to 3:30pm
• Saturday: 9am to 10:30am and 2pm to 3:30pm
• Sunday: 9am to 10:30am and 2pm to 3:30pm
• Valid Passport
• Valid Photographic
• Driving Licence (full or provisional)
• Citizen Card
• Senior Citizens Bus Pass Travel Card (issued by Scottish Government)
• Utility bill
• Council tax bill
• Benefit book
• Bank statement
• other letter from official source

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You can now book a prison visit online

Booking a prison visit should be simple and straightforward. Until now that was far from the case. Booking a visit required both prisoner and visitor to jump through hoops: paper forms and drawn-out phone calls. And if the visit date turned out to be impossible, they had to start all over again.

Now you can book a visit online . It takes about 5 minutes. Before, picking an available date was pot luck. Now there's a date-picker that lets you select 3 possible slots instead of 1. It’s a straight-forward service with user-needs at its heart but, if you get stuck, you can call the prison's visits booking line and someone will help you with the booking.

Here's a very short film we've made about it:

By making it easier to book visits, prisoners will see more of their friends and family. Evidence suggests this will help their rehabilitation. Transformation isn't just about websites.

The service was built by the Ministry of Justice, with a combined team from the National Offender Management Service, HM Prison Service and MoJ Digital Services.

For more of the story behind this service, read Mike Bracken's account of his trip to HMP Rochester or check out the service’s transformation page .

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Comment by Pauline posted on 23 August 2015

How do you find out the prisoners number??? so you can go ahead with online booking of a visit?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 24 August 2015

You can find a prisoner using this service: https://www.gov.uk/find-prisoner However it will be the prisoner's responsibility to get in touch with you to let you know their prison number etc.

Comment by linda posted on 15 August 2015

This service does not appear to work this is day 2 trying to use it

Comment by Olivia posted on 30 July 2015

Hi, If a visit is booked and someone cant make it, is it possible to change the name of one of the people to someone else?

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 30 July 2015

It's best to contact the prison directly if this happens. You can find contact details here: http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder

Thanks, Louise

Comment by Paige posted on 28 July 2015

Hi my partner was sent to nottingham today, I was on his previous list 4 months ago for a visit. Will that still be on the system all will it have to he put through again if so how long does it take to be approved for a visit? Thanks Paige.

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 29 July 2015

You might want to get in touch with the prison first before booking a visit. You can find the contact details of the prison here: http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder

Comment by Debs posted on 27 July 2015

Hello Is there a list of prisons where online booking can't be used?

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 28 July 2015

According to the information on this page: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits , you can arrange a visit to any prison in England and Wales through this service. If you're visiting someone in Northern Ireland or Scotland you'll need to contact the prison directly.

This link also lists the type of visits that are not covered by the online service: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits so you need to get in touch with the prison directly.

Hope that's helpful.

Comment by c.steer posted on 26 July 2015

So how do I find the booking form to fill in I am new to computers

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 27 July 2015

Here's the link to the booking form: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits

You'll need this information to complete the form:

prisoner number prisoner’s date of birth dates of birth for all visitors coming with you make sure the person you’re visiting has added you to their visitor list

Hope that's useful.

Comment by Shawnaa posted on 09 May 2015

i have a visit booked which i did online but i do not have a visiting order woll the prison let me in?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 11 May 2015

Your identity will be checked on arrival to make sure you’re on the visitor list.

Comment by jessicca posted on 27 January 2015

What happens after you book the visit and its confirmed by email do you need the visiting order ?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 29 January 2015

The Visiting Order (VO) number is generated by the booking system, it is included in your confirmation email and you will need this to change or cancel a booking.

However, if you're visiting a prison the guidance is that you only need your ID, not the VO number. If when you visit the prison you are asked for the VO number you should report this via the Contact Us link on the Prison Visits Booking form.

I hope that helps.

Comment by Ilysa Mcnally posted on 18 November 2014

How late in advance can I book e.g. book a visit today (Tuesday) for the Sunday coming???

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 19 November 2014

Hi Ilysa. Thanks for your question. A visit needs to be booked 3 working days in advance. So in this case, the visit request would have to be no later than Tuesday to allow for a visit on Sunday.

Comment by carole posted on 23 October 2014

How far in advance can you book visits

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 23 October 2014

Hi Carole. You can book up to 28 days in advance. Thanks for your question.

Comment by kimberly posted on 16 August 2015

does anyone know how to cancel a visit online?

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Nottingham Prison

Tel: 0115 872 4000  –  Perry Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG5 3AG

HMP Nottingham is a category B adult male local prison, which serves the courts of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. It’s situated in the Sherwood area of Nottingham and has stood there since 1890, when it was originally opened as a city jail. The building was entirely reconstructed in 1912 and was significantly expanded in 2010, increasing its capacity to 1,060 inmates. If you want to find out how to get to HMP Nottingham, please refer to the map on this page.

Tel: 0115 872 4000

Operational capacity: 1060

Perry Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG5 3AG

Prison Phone have been saving inmates at HMP Nottingham money on their calls from the prison to any UK mobile phone since 2013.

We do this by allocating a dedicated and secure local number to your mobile phone, this means when the inmate at Nottingham prison calls the new local number we have provided they will be charged at just the local landline rate (around 10p per minute) rather than the standard mobile rate (which is around 40p per minute).

This in turn helps to stretch the inmates PINS phone credit further and reduces the amount you need to send in for them to top up!

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Here’s some facts about Nottingham Prison

HMP Nottingham is a category B prison in the Sherwood area of Nottingham. Opened in 1890 as a city gaol, the prison has capacity to hold 1,060 male inmates.

A wing is the integrated drug treatment system with 122 cells holding up to 180 prisoners. B wing holds general population in 160 cells holding up to 220 inmates. C wing holds general population & full-time workers in 64 cells holding up to 110 inmates. D wing is the first night centre & induction, with 99 cells holding up to 155 men. E wing holds general population with 100 cells holding up to 155 men. F wing also holds general population in 77 cells holding up to 100 men. G wing is vulnerable prisoner unit. There are 98 cells holding up to 140 vulnerable prisoners.

A prisoner gouged out his own eyes on the 22nd July 2014. It is thought he was protesting as temperatures in the cells reached 25°C. A witness stated “Somebody cut their eyes out of their face. He was protesting. The heat is just so high. Prisoners simply can’t deal with it.”

To view the latest HMIP inspection report, click here .

Visiting hours are 09:00 – 11:00 & 14:00 – 16:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Also in 2004, inmates voluntarily took part in a drug testing scheme. Prisoners who remained drug-free were given the opportunity to reduce their sentences.

Daniel Gilbert was jailed in July 2017 for breaching sexual prevention orders under a fake name.

One of HMP Nottingham’s community projects include regular visits from local children with special needs.

Prison Phone offers phone tariffs that reduce the costs of calls from this prison by up to 75%! This enables prisoners to get the support and love that they are missing from home, while reducing costs for the inmate. Find out more below.

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HMP Nottingham, General Information

HMP Nottingham opened in 1890 as a city gaol but was reconstructed in 1912, and until 1997 served as a closed training establishment for adult males. In 1997, D wing and E wing were opened and the prison became a category B local establishment serving local courts in Nottingham and Derby. In 2005, F wing, G wing and the separation and reassessment unit were opened and B wing was decanted. All the original Victorian prison was demolished in 2008, with only part of the gatehouse and the wall remaining. Work to rebuild an expanded prison was completed in February 2010. The new prison has been in operation since 15 March 2010.

The prison is located close to the centre of Nottingham and accommodation is made up of seven main residential wings which hold up to 900 prisoners. The #1 governor is called Paul Yates , who has been in charge since February 2022,  and the prison is part of the North Midlands area and run by HMPS.

Accommodation

• A wing –   mainstream location
• B wing –   mainstream location
• C wing –   mainstream location
• D wing –   mainstream location
•  E wing –   young adults
• F wing –   first night centre and induction unit
• G wing – vulnerable prisoner unit

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During the coronavirus crisis, prisons are having to alter their visit times, procedures and booking facilities. This can be subject to change on a day-to-day basis and we are not able to give exact information. If you are looking for visiting information you should check online or contact the prison directly to see what the current situation is.

New ID requirements for visitors are now in effect. Click Here for full information.

We are NOT  part of the Prison Service. You cannot contact a prison directly, contact a prisoner or book visits through our website or comments.

BOOK YOUR VISIT ONLINE

You don’t need a Visiting Order ( VO ) to book a visit online.

But you will need:

• the prisoner's prison number
• their date of birth
• the dates of birth for all visitors going with you
• to make sure the person you’re visiting has added you to their visitor list

To book your visits online go to:   https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits

Please Note: If you do not know the prisoner's prison number you should write to them and ask, or ask when they phone you.

PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION FOR VISITS: When you visit a prisoner all visitors will need to have personal identification. The rules around acceptable identification have changed. Click Here for full information.

HELP WITH THE COST OF VISITING If you have limited financial means you may be able to get help with the cost of visiting from the Assisted Prison Visits Unit

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION: To help you plan your journey by road or public transport we included a google map of each prison.

FEEDBACK If you visit a prison and have any suggestions or tips for other people visiting that prison you can leave these using the 'Comment' box at the bottom of each prison's listing.

Information is constantly changing and we do all we can to keep information up-to-date. If you do find any information which is incorrect or unclear please email [email protected] . This is especially important for visiting times and transport information.

Visiting somebody in prison is not particularly easy to organise when there are so many varying rules and individual requirements for each establishment. For families and friends visiting prisoners it will already be a stressful and emotional time and avoiding the many pitfalls can help.

There are general rules that apply to visiting most prisons but there are also many local variations and peculiarities. The aim of this service is to provide the details needed to make any visit go as smoothly as possible.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Many prisons are now resuming Social Visits. Please check with the prison.

During this time prisons are making other arrangements for family contact; for instance putting extra credit onto PIN phones, reducing phone costs or swapping visits for phone credit. Each prison is tackling the problem in the way they think best. During this time you can still write letters or use the Email a Prisoner service.

More information about prisons can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-and-prison s

If you don't have an Email a Prisoner account you can get more information at: https://www.emailaprisoner.com/

You can send money to prisoners electronically via a government website at: https://www.gov.uk/send-prisoner-money

Many prisons are keeping everyone up-to-date via their Twitter account. A list of which can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/t9ovumd

You can also follow the Inside Time Twitter account at: https://twitter.com/InsideTimeUK

Northern Ireland All prisons in Northern Ireland are allowing virtual visits. A virtual visit, lasting up to 20 minutes, can be booked by a family member using a personal computer, ipad or smart phone, and through a secure video-link prisoners and their families are able to see and speak with each other. The prisoner will have been given a booking reference which they will pass on to you before you book the visit by telephoning the prison Visits Booking Office. If you have a reference number and would like to book a virtual visit call:

• Maghaberry Prison                         028 9261 4029
• Magilligan Prison                            028 7772 0449
• Hydebank Wood College                028 9049 4333

The Visiting a Prison gives general guidance but not all prisons operate in the same way. Using the Prison search facility full details of the visiting arrangements each establishment can be found including visit times. Click Here for information about what ID you will require.

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Prisons inspector condemns 'appalling' suicide rate at Nottingham jail

Peter Clarke says failures at ‘dangerous, disrespectful, drug-ridden’ jail cannot be allowed to continue

The chief inspector of prisons in England and Wales has expressed fears that inmates at HMP Nottingham are killing themselves because they cannot face conditions in the “dangerous, disrespectful, drug-ridden jail”.

In what the prisons inspectorate (HMIP) calls one of its most disturbing reports in recent years, Peter Clarke reveals he invoked for the first time a new “urgent notification” process during the inspection of HMP Nottingham in January, which calls on the justice secretary to publish an emergency action plan.

Clarke discovered there had been eight apparent self-inflicted deaths between inspections in February 2016 and January this year, and a ninth in the weeks after the most recent visit, part of what he called an “appalling and tragic” picture of suicide and self-harm in Nottingham.

“The record of failure, as set out in this report, cannot be allowed to continue,” he said.

“For too long prisoners have been held in a dangerous, disrespectful, drug-ridden jail. My fear, which may prove to be unfounded, is that some could face it no longer and took their own lives.”

The prisons minister, Rory Stewart, visited the prison after the urgent notification was issued and an improvement plan has been implemented.

HMP Nottingham is a category B prison that can hold about 1,000 men and young adult men.

Between inspections, HMIP found eight prisoners had taken their own lives, with four of these deaths occurring over a four-week period during the autumn of 2017.

Levels of self-harm were deemed by inspectors to be far too high with 344 occurrences recorded in the six months leading up to the inspection.

Reported violence had not reduced since the previous inspection and remained high, inspectors said. There had been 103 assaults against staff in the preceding six months, 198 incidents in which prisoners had climbed on to the safety netting between landings and 305 incidents involving prisoners under the influence of drugs.

Combined, this led to “an atmosphere of tension and unpredictability around the prison”, the report said.

There had been nearly 500 uses of force by prison officers in the six months before the inspection, the report added.

During the inspection, 40% of inmates told inspectors they felt unsafe on their first night, 67% said that they had felt unsafe at some point during their term in Nottingham and 35% said they felt unsafe at the moment they were asked.

More than half of prisoners said drugs were easily available and 15% indicated they had acquired a drug problem since entering the prison. During drugs tests, nearly 33% tested positive when new psychoactive substances (NPS) were included.

The inspectorate found that the “inexperience of many staff” was behind some of the problems with about half of wing-based workers in their first year of service.

The urgent notification protocol was triggered on 17 January to raise significant concerns regarding the treatment and conditions for prisoners in Nottingham.

At the same time, the acting prisons and probation ombudsman, Elizabeth Moody, who investigates deaths and complaints in prisons, raised similar concerns with the Ministry of Justice.

She said: “The chief inspector is right to highlight the apparent inability of the prison to learn lessons and I agree that until it can demonstrate progress in this critical area the risk of future deaths will remain high.”

Stewart said: “Through the new urgent notification process, we have quickly and decisively begun to address the very grave issues at HMP Nottingham. I personally visited HMP Nottingham immediately after the urgent notification process was triggered to see the conditions on the ground and to talk through the improvement plan.

“As the chief inspector recognises, there have already been a number of improvements – including increased staff support, new violence and drug reduction strategies, and specialist staff to tackle substance abuse. We remain absolutely committed to turning HMP Nottingham around.”

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