Nottingham inspection report 2020
Report for Nottingham Prison
Summary
It was concerning that the number of self-harm incidents had increased substantially and that there had been four self-inflicted deaths since the last inspection. Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) recommendations following self-inflicted deaths had not always been addressed adequately. Despite the fact that analysis of data had improved, it had not yet led to a clear strategy. The quality of assessment, care in custody and teamwork (ACCT) documentation for prisoners at risk of suicide or self-harm had improved, and prisoners were positive. It would have been quite possible for our judgement for safety to have remained at poor. However, although the raw figures had not improved, I take the view that there are occasions when new processes by their very existence can amount to positive outcomes, for instance when, as at Nottingham, they offer reassurance to prisoners, introduce safeguards and ensure improved governance.