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About this service

RECONNECT is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the continuity of care of people leaving prison or an immigration removal centre (IRC) with an identified health need. This involves working with them before they leave to support their transition to community-based services, thereby safeguarding health gains made whilst in prison or an IRC. RECONNECT services aim to improve the wellbeing of people leaving prison or an IRC, reduce inequalities and address health-related drivers of offending behaviours. Whilst not a clinical service, RECONNECT offers liaison, advocacy, signposting, and support to facilitate engagement with community-based health and support services.

Who is RECONNECT for?

Any person aged 18 or above leaving a secure or detained setting (prison or IRC) with an identified health need which means that they would otherwise struggle to engage with community-based healthcare services and/or relevant support services.

Service covers: HMP Forest Bank, HMP Hindley, HMP Manchester, HMP Buckley Hall

RECONNECT is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the continuity of care of people leaving prison or an immigration removal centre (IRC) with an identified health need. This involves working with them before they leave to support their transition to community-based services, thereby safeguarding health gains made whilst in prison or an IRC. RECONNECT services aim to improve the wellbeing of people leaving prison or an IRC, reduce inequalities and address health-related drivers of offending behaviours. Whilst not a clinical service, RECONNECT offers liaison, advocacy, signposting, and support to facilitate engagement with community-based health and support services.

Who is RECONNECT for?

Any person aged 18 or above leaving a secure or detained setting (prison or IRC) with an identified health need which means that they would otherwise struggle to engage with community-based healthcare services and/or relevant support services.

Service covers: HMP Forest Bank, HMP Hindley, HMP Manchester, HMP Buckley Hall

Service type

This service offers support in person.

This service is provided by the NHS.

Referral (how to access)

RECONNECT operates on a “no wrong door” referral system. Referrals can be accepted from probation services, police, liaison and diversion services and/or Home Office enforcement teams for individuals who have been released in the past 28 days.

Self-referrals and those from friends and family can be made on behalf of an individual whilst they are in prison or immigration removal centre. We recommend they discuss this with their prison healthcare team or probation officer who can advise them how to refer to their local RECONNECT service.

Catchment restrictions

Greater Manchester

Last updated 25/03/2026 2:23pm

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Company Number: Service run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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