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We want to make sure that families have information at their fingertips when they are concerned about a prisoner here at HMP Durham We now have an online safer custody portal which will signpost you to the right source of information: prisonersfamilies.org/hmp-durham

Spectrum is thrilled to join our Reconnected to Health partners today to launch the new RECONNECT hub in #Durham, a centre which supports prison-leavers to link with health & wellbeing services. A real partnership effort Rethink Mental Illness Humankind Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust NHS England

In celebration of Pride Month, we have been hosting gym games and a charity cake sale for staff. The money is being raised in support of the Humankind LGBT+ North East team, which offers support for young LGBT+ people in our community.

Recently, Novus hosted an exhibition in the chapel to educate prisoners about Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month. Prisoners also learned about diversity and inclusion, British values, and the principles of teamwork, communication, self-management, and presentation.

Have a loved one in HMP Durham? Our next Visitors Voice peer support group will take place in the visitors centre 11.30am 20 Sept '23. Come along & give your feedback on support provided to families, ask questions & meet others in a similar situation.

We have partnered with Terry Anderson, owner and coach at CrossFit All Out, to deliver training sessions focused on wellbeing, fitness, and long-term support. These sessions help prisoners gain the skills to reduce reoffending and reintegrate successfully into their communities.

Thankyou to everyone who joined us yesterday to celebrate our Nepacs Ruth Cranfield Awards '23 (presented by Pia Sinha Prison Reform Trust) & congratulations to everyone recognised for going above & beyond to make a difference to the lives of people involved in the CJS shorturl.at/iBD14

Happy #HiddenHeroesDay to all of our extraordinary staff at HMP Durham and our colleagues across HMPPS 👏

The safety of our staff & prisoners' is paramount, which is why we review our contingency plans regularly. Our Health, Safety & Fire team recently undertook a tactical exercise with County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service to learn new ways of ensuring both prisoners’ and staff safety when dealing with a fire.

Prisoners at HMP Durham have created these brilliant poppies for Framwellgate Moor's memorial garden. This is the fourth year prisoners engaged in our social enterprise programme have contributed to this touching community project—well done to all involved.

Staff and prisoners have taken the Angel of the North on a (theoretical) road trip from her home in Gateshead to Durham and back! In a two-hour circuit, 12 participants moved 208 tonnes over 27 miles. In doing so, they've raised an incredible £1,000 (and counting) for Children North East

In December, our brilliant PEIs ran a Christmas-themed CrossFit challenge, with incredible engagement from staff and prisoners throughout the month. Great partnership working between the gym department and wing staff, all in support of improved mental and physical wellbeing. 💪

In December, following a rigorous assessment, HMP Durham was proud to earn the Silver level of the North East Better Health at Work Award. 🏆 🥈 We're delighted to achieve this milestone on our ongoing journey to support our colleagues in leading healthier, happier lifestyles.

Staff at HMP Durham do extraordinary things. As a Category B prison, we serve 10 Crown Courts & 23 Magistrates' Courts so justice can be delivered without interruption. To show our appreciation, our excellent Chaplaincy team provided hot drinks & homemade brownies ☕

Please be aware our visit booking line is currently down due to technical issues. If you'd like to visit someone at HMP Durham, you can book via gov.uk/prison-visits We apologise for the disruption as we work to restore the booking telephone line.

It’s #HiddenHeroesDay! Thank you to all of our extraordinary staff, partners and volunteers here at HMP Durham who work together to help protect the public and reduce reoffending 👏

We will remember them. #LestWeForget

For Remembrance Day, prisoners taking part in our social enterprise program have worked together to create poppies to decorate a local memorial garden. This annual tradition is one of the ways prisoners give back to our community.

Our prison and regional office staff have collected five trollies worth of toys for Cash for Kids North East's Mission Christmas campaign! A big thank you to our colleagues for their incredible generosity. These donations will help ensure no child goes without a gift this Christmas. 🎁