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@hmpps

HM Prison & Probation Service.
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United Kingdom bit.ly/3LAzc76 Joined February 2013

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HMPPS @hmpps Jul 13

On a low income or receiving benefits?

You may be eligible to claim support in advance, or after you have visited.

👉 Find out more: gov.uk/help-with-pris…

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HMPPS @hmpps Jul 3

You could get help with the cost of prison visits, including:

✔️ Public transport (just remember to keep your tickets)
✔️ Fuel if you’re travelling by car
✔️ Food and drink if your visit takes more than 5 hours

👉 Find out more: gov.uk/help-with-pris…

www.gov.uk Get help with the cost of prison visits Apply for help with the cost of prison visits, including travel to the prison, accommodation, meals.

HMPPS @hmpps Jun 26

Don’t let the cost of visits come between you and a family member in prison❤️

Help is available. Check eligibility and apply at:

👉 gov.uk/help-with-pris…

Close-up of a male gently cradling a baby's head.

HMPPS @hmpps Mar 19

Yesterday Lord Timpson set out future plans for probation staff to strengthen offender monitoring & protect the public.

✅More contact for the highest risk offenders
✅1,300 more probation officers
✅Expanded GPS tagging for domestic abusers & thieves

gov.uk/government/new…

Lord Timpson giving a presentation and addressing the crowd at senior probation leaders forum.

HMPPS @hmpps Feb 5

Family members and guardians visiting a young person at HMYOI Werrington or HMYOI Wetherby can now get financial help towards the cost of:
🚅 Travel
🍽️ Food and drink
✅ Overnight stays

The Help with Visits pilot will run until 31 March 2026. Apply now ⬇️
…ng-person.form.service.justice.gov.uk