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.
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.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Areas covered - Kent.
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.
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.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Areas covered - Kent.