Edinburgh

Further Info

Prisoner Employment
Total prisoner employment opportunities = 466.

Manufacturing, services and training workshops are capable of employing 280 convicted prisoners. Workshops have been upgraded to provide modern production facilities and to meet Health and Safety standards. Work based learning opportunities are being developed within some production areas, with SVQ Modules in the process of being introduced.

The prison's Farms and Gardens Department is responsible for approximately 15 acres of land outwith the perimeter of the prison. Extensive glasshouse/polly tunnels and general internal and external grounds maintenance offers employment for between 20 and 30 prisoners (depending on the season) under the supervision three staff.

Two prisoners are employed within this group on a waste management programme.

156 additional prisoner jobs are available within the establishment offering employment in such areas as kitchen, reception and general domestic duties.

Up to 20 suitable long term category D and D limited prisoners in Pentland Hall can also participate in a placement scheme which offers work or education experience out-with the prison on a daily basis in preparation for release.

Vocational Training (VT)
Vocational training places total 40.

An industrial cleaning party employs 30 prisoners and offers certification to BICS standard (British Institute of Cleaning Science, this training is open to prisoners and staff). This party are also given practical experience acting as a cleaning squad for targeted areas around the establishment.

Qualifications in painting and decorating are on offer to 10 prisoners per course with certification in a wide variety of practical skill based modules. The VT Painters also undertake project work within the prison, this work gives prisoners the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a realistic situation while enhancing general standards of decoration within the establishment.

Qualifications in catering and elementary food hygiene are on offer and delivered by the catering staff, with food hygiene training being a necessary requirement for prisoners working within kitchen or pantry areas.

Training for Freedom (TFF)
The TFF Hostel has a capacity of holding 21 'D' category prisoners who have been transferred from open conditions to complete the final months of their sentence,. TFF prisoners attend external work or education placements and are also responsible for the cleaning of the unit and preparing/cooking their own food.

Social Work Unit
Social Work Services are provided as an in house service with qualified Social Workers working being employed on Prison Service contracts.In addition to dealing with statutory work and release orders, the team have involvement in local initiatives and projects which cover issues such as alcohol abuse, sex offending behaviour, men/women in society, Pentland Hall Risk Needs Assessments and welfare contact.

Physical Education and Recreation
A wide range of daily programmes are currently offered to prisoners and cover all groups and categories, these are delivered under the direction of a PE Manager and four Physical Education Instructors.

Gym facilities are well used and provide a variety of options covering indoor activities such as weight training, aerobic workouts, circuit training and soft tennis. Two outdoor all-weather sports areas also provide options for football, hockey or volleyball.

Education Prisoner education is provided through contract by Lauder College. The curriculum concentrates on basic education, general studies, IT Literacy and subjects leading to presentation for examination for formal education certificates. In addition, opportunities are made available to appropriate prisoners to undertaken Open University studies.

Psychiatry and Psychology
Psychiatric sessions are provided on a flexible basis from Lothian Health Board, subject to requirements and on referral needs.

Psychological services are provided as an in house service by a local Psychology team which is comprised of one Forensic Psychologist, one Psychologist and two Psychology Technicans.Psychological services are covered under three main areas of responsibility, mental health, prisoner programmes and risk management, with these being sub-divided into issues such as Drug Relapse, Anger Management and support or training of staff in the management of long-term prisoners.

The area also deals with formal prisoner reports/assessments for purposes of parole and prisoner category reviews or movement to open conditions.

Chaplaincy
A team of Chaplains address the spiritual needs of prisoners, and hold services in the Chapel every Sunday and on Holy Days. They also hold discussion groups for prisoners on week days, arrange and facilitate visits by prisoners' parish ministers, meet prisoners daily in accommodation halls and also have involvement with prisoners at risk of self harm and suicide.

Library
The prison library is recognised as a Branch Library of Edinburgh City and provides books, a wide selection of music CD's or tapes plus talking books.

Community Service projects are also managed from within the library function with these including braille publishings.

Programmes/Throughcare
A dedicated group of staff comprising one Programmes Manager and eleven Officers is now well established and able to offer a range of interventions to address offending behaviour, with programmes covering: Cognitive skills, Anger Management, Drug Education, Drug Relapse Prevention and Sexual Offending.

A Throughcare process continues to be developed for convicted prisoners which incorporates risk needs assessments, general induction, information on education/work and training opportunities, support services, ie social work, and future planning through specialists such as APEX. Continued development of working arrangements and partnerships between the prison and external agency have been reinforced and now include involvement with Fife Primary Care Additction Services, MELD, DASH and Employment Services.

A pilot programme is due to be introduced which will give the aforementioned opportunities to untried prisoners and prisoners under the age of 21.

Mandatory Drug Testing (MDT)
Mandatory Drug Testing for prisoners has been undertaken in Edinburgh from February 1996, with computer-generated random lists of 10% of the prisoner population selected for tests. Other types of testing undertaken include testing on suspicion, frequent testing, risk assessment and on reception. Prisoners providing samples of urine which test positive for controlled drugs face disciplinary action and are directed towards the established support programmes currently running within the establishment. Random tests over the period 1 April 2001 to August 2001 show an average negative result in 76% of tests.

At present Edinburgh Prison has 341drug free places - Pentland Hall, D Hall, E Hall, and an area of B Hall, with voluntary drug testing in place in these areas.

VDT has the same chain of custody status as MDT and is used as part of the criteria set for prisoners wishing to progress to drug free areas, or as part of a compact for selection to Pentland Hall.

Suicide Risk Management
Suicide Risk Management within Edinburgh is actioned by the local ACT group who have responsibility to ensure that all systems are in place and operating effectively, while also offering support for staff in the development of local services to 'at risk' prisoners.

Detailed responsibilities include:


	Address: HMP Edinburgh 33 Stenhouse Road Edinburgh EH11 3LN		Tel:(0131) 444 3000 Fax:(0131) 444 3045

	Located in the West Side of Edinburgh on the main A71, the prison is in an area known locally as Saughton. The prison is situated in a predominately residential area and has good transport and road links to the city centre, which provides good access both for local courts and visitors to the prison. The building of the prison started in approximately 1914 with the first prisoner being received about 1920. Edinburgh receives prisoners from the courts in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders. The prison holds adult male and under 21 prisoners who are on remand and also convicted prisoners serving under 4 years. Long-term prisoners and Young Offenders when sentenced are held at Edinburgh awaiting transfer to their prison of allocation. Edinburgh also provides a national facility for prisoners at the pre-release stage of their sentence. Prison Capacity Edinburgh prison has a design capacity of 643 cells, with a current available capacity of 558. Actual Numbers on the 7th May 2003 were 661. Breakdown of population on the above date was as follows: Adult Remand117; Under 21 Remand 42; Adult Convicted 498; Young Offender Convicted 4.
	Visiting How to travel to the Prison Help with Travelling Expenses The Assisted Prisons Visits Unit can offer help to visitors who meet their criteria. For further information write to APVU, PO Box 2152, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1SD, or telephone 0121-626-2797. Forms are also available in the Visitor Centre. By Car from the West Take the M8 to Hermiston Roundabout. Take the third turn off and proceed along A8 to Calder Roundabout. Turn left and follow signs for the City Centre - the Prison is on the right after the third roundabout. By Car from the North Take the A90 to Barnton Roundabout, then take the Maybury Road A902. Turn right at the end and proceed towards the Gogar Roundabout. Join the City Bypass (A720) and take first exit to City Centre. At Calder Roundabout turn left and follow signs for City Centre - the Prison is on the right after the third roundabout. By Car from the East Take the A1 to the City Bypass (A720). Join the City Bypass (west) exit to City Centre at Calder Junction. Turn right and follow signs for the City Centre - the Prison is on the right after the third roundabout. By Car from the South Route Nos A68, A701, A702 and A7 all have access to the City Bypass (A720). When you reach the City Bypass (A720) continue westwards and exit at the Calder Junction. Follow signs for the City Centre - the Prison is on the right after the third roundabout. By Bus Lothian Regional Transport buses (coloured maroon) Nos 3, 30, 33, 65 and X66. Eastern Scottish Sprinter buses (coloured green) Nos C5 and C55 all run from Princes Street through Haymarket and past the Prison. Visiting times: ALL Visitors must book in to the Visitors Centre 30 minutes before the start time of their visit. The Visitors Centre is situated opposite the main Prison entrance. Convicted Monday: 19.30-20.00; 20.15-20.45; Tuesday: 13.30-14.00; 14.20-14.50; 15.10-15.40; Wednesday: 19.30-20.00; 20.15-20.45; Thursday: 14.20-14.50; 15.10-15.40; Friday: 19.30-20.00; 20.15-20.45; Saturday: No Visits; Sunday: 14.15-15.15 Pentland Hall Monday - Friday: 18.45-20.45; Saturday & Sunday 13.45-15.45 Remand Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 13.30-14.00; 14.20-14.50; 15.10-15.40; Tuesday & Thursday: 18.30-19.00; 19.30-20.00; 20.15-20.45; Saturday: 14.30-15.00; 15.15-15.45; Sunday: No visits Closed Visits Monday - Saturday: 10.30-11.00; 11.15-11.45; Sunday: No visits A new purpose designed Visitors Centre was completed in March 2000. This Centre was funded by an external charitable trust and built in partnership with the SPS. It is the first such project undertaken inScotland, and is equipped with lockfast storage for visitors' belongings, children's play areas, toilets, eating areas and a cafeteria. It also acts as a reception for recording prisoner visitors' arrivals. Outside Contacts For some years now a visiting scheme has been available to both short and long-term prisoners. At present, there are approximately ten voluntary visitors who visit or meet with appropriate prisoners on a scheduled basis. Visiting Committee Edinburgh Visiting Committee is comprised of 18 members with the Chairman being Councillor Major A J C Hewat, OBE. The Visiting Committee meet with the Governor on a quarterly basis to discuss prisoner and prison related issues and also meet with individual prisoners on a request basis. All members of the committee visit the prison on a regular and rotational basis.
	Further Info Prisoner Employment Total prisoner employment opportunities = 466. Manufacturing, services and training workshops are capable of employing 280 convicted prisoners. Workshops have been upgraded to provide modern production facilities and to meet Health and Safety standards. Work based learning opportunities are being developed within some production areas, with SVQ Modules in the process of being introduced. The prison's Farms and Gardens Department is responsible for approximately 15 acres of land outwith the perimeter of the prison. Extensive glasshouse/polly tunnels and general internal and external grounds maintenance offers employment for between 20 and 30 prisoners (depending on the season) under the supervision three staff. Two prisoners are employed within this group on a waste management programme. 156 additional prisoner jobs are available within the establishment offering employment in such areas as kitchen, reception and general domestic duties. Up to 20 suitable long term category D and D limited prisoners in Pentland Hall can also participate in a placement scheme which offers work or education experience out-with the prison on a daily basis in preparation for release. Vocational Training (VT) Vocational training places total 40. An industrial cleaning party employs 30 prisoners and offers certification to BICS standard (British Institute of Cleaning Science, this training is open to prisoners and staff). This party are also given practical experience acting as a cleaning squad for targeted areas around the establishment. Qualifications in painting and decorating are on offer to 10 prisoners per course with certification in a wide variety of practical skill based modules. The VT Painters also undertake project work within the prison, this work gives prisoners the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a realistic situation while enhancing general standards of decoration within the establishment. Qualifications in catering and elementary food hygiene are on offer and delivered by the catering staff, with food hygiene training being a necessary requirement for prisoners working within kitchen or pantry areas. Training for Freedom (TFF) The TFF Hostel has a capacity of holding 21 'D' category prisoners who have been transferred from open conditions to complete the final months of their sentence,. TFF prisoners attend external work or education placements and are also responsible for the cleaning of the unit and preparing/cooking their own food. Social Work Unit Social Work Services are provided as an in house service with qualified Social Workers working being employed on Prison Service contracts.In addition to dealing with statutory work and release orders, the team have involvement in local initiatives and projects which cover issues such as alcohol abuse, sex offending behaviour, men/women in society, Pentland Hall Risk Needs Assessments and welfare contact. Physical Education and Recreation A wide range of daily programmes are currently offered to prisoners and cover all groups and categories, these are delivered under the direction of a PE Manager and four Physical Education Instructors. Gym facilities are well used and provide a variety of options covering indoor activities such as weight training, aerobic workouts, circuit training and soft tennis. Two outdoor all-weather sports areas also provide options for football, hockey or volleyball. Education Prisoner education is provided through contract by Lauder College. The curriculum concentrates on basic education, general studies, IT Literacy and subjects leading to presentation for examination for formal education certificates. In addition, opportunities are made available to appropriate prisoners to undertaken Open University studies. Psychiatry and Psychology Psychiatric sessions are provided on a flexible basis from Lothian Health Board, subject to requirements and on referral needs. Psychological services are provided as an in house service by a local Psychology team which is comprised of one Forensic Psychologist, one Psychologist and two Psychology Technicans.Psychological services are covered under three main areas of responsibility, mental health, prisoner programmes and risk management, with these being sub-divided into issues such as Drug Relapse, Anger Management and support or training of staff in the management of long-term prisoners. The area also deals with formal prisoner reports/assessments for purposes of parole and prisoner category reviews or movement to open conditions. Chaplaincy A team of Chaplains address the spiritual needs of prisoners, and hold services in the Chapel every Sunday and on Holy Days. They also hold discussion groups for prisoners on week days, arrange and facilitate visits by prisoners' parish ministers, meet prisoners daily in accommodation halls and also have involvement with prisoners at risk of self harm and suicide. Library The prison library is recognised as a Branch Library of Edinburgh City and provides books, a wide selection of music CD's or tapes plus talking books. Community Service projects are also managed from within the library function with these including braille publishings. Programmes/Throughcare A dedicated group of staff comprising one Programmes Manager and eleven Officers is now well established and able to offer a range of interventions to address offending behaviour, with programmes covering: Cognitive skills, Anger Management, Drug Education, Drug Relapse Prevention and Sexual Offending. A Throughcare process continues to be developed for convicted prisoners which incorporates risk needs assessments, general induction, information on education/work and training opportunities, support services, ie social work, and future planning through specialists such as APEX. Continued development of working arrangements and partnerships between the prison and external agency have been reinforced and now include involvement with Fife Primary Care Additction Services, MELD, DASH and Employment Services. A pilot programme is due to be introduced which will give the aforementioned opportunities to untried prisoners and prisoners under the age of 21. Mandatory Drug Testing (MDT) Mandatory Drug Testing for prisoners has been undertaken in Edinburgh from February 1996, with computer-generated random lists of 10% of the prisoner population selected for tests. Other types of testing undertaken include testing on suspicion, frequent testing, risk assessment and on reception. Prisoners providing samples of urine which test positive for controlled drugs face disciplinary action and are directed towards the established support programmes currently running within the establishment. Random tests over the period 1 April 2001 to August 2001 show an average negative result in 76% of tests. At present Edinburgh Prison has 341drug free places - Pentland Hall, D Hall, E Hall, and an area of B Hall, with voluntary drug testing in place in these areas. VDT has the same chain of custody status as MDT and is used as part of the criteria set for prisoners wishing to progress to drug free areas, or as part of a compact for selection to Pentland Hall. Suicide Risk Management Suicide Risk Management within Edinburgh is actioned by the local ACT group who have responsibility to ensure that all systems are in place and operating effectively, while also offering support for staff in the development of local services to 'at risk' prisoners. Detailed responsibilities include: Developing local policy and instructions for staff. Maintaining staff and prisoner awareness. Identifying training needs of staff and prisoners and monitoring delivery of training. Monitoring local procedures through standards and audits, use of the ACT form etc. HMP Edinburgh also has a well established Samaritan/Listener scheme, which was introduced within the establishment on 6 June 1994 (the first in Scotland). "Listeners" are prisoners who are trained by the Samaritans to "listen" to fellow prisoners who might be going through some trauma or difficulties. The scheme has been very successful and copied elsewhere in the SPS. To date the Listeners have received over 1500 calls from prisoners, with the current number of Listeners being seven.

HMP Edinburgh