HMP Five Wells wellbeing service

VIN continues to run its Health and Wellbeing Outreach Project at HMP 5 Wells in Wellingborough. The Project moves into its second full year, having delivered several considerable achievements for offenders in Year 1.

Whilst we continue to support offenders, the second year will focus on assisting employed staff who work at the prison in an attempt to support their Health and Wellbeing and make better connections with offenders.

We all know that prison life can be difficult not only for those who have offended but for those who care for them. Working closely with G4S and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) VIN has crafted a programme to equip workers with the skills and confidence needed to work in such an environment.

VINs role is to add value where it can, this based upon the current services that staff receive and identifying gaps which can be filled around the following subject areas:

• Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Conflict Management.
• Unconscious Bias.
• Confidence Building.
• Equality and Diversity.

How to get involved

We are still looking for several organisations to run a range of activities, counselling and support services from within HMP Five Wells. If your organisation would like to be involved in delivering sessions under this programme, please see the attached factsheet for further information, and then complete the Expressions of Interest form.

Please return your form to callum.bentley@voluntaryimpact.org.uk