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- [April 2026 - Working & Living Under Pressure](https://drpasecure.co.uk/april-2026-working-living-under-pressure/)
- [March 2026: Women Supporting Women](https://drpasecure.co.uk/women-supporting-women/)
- [February 2026: Supporting Children's Mental Health](https://drpasecure.co.uk/supporting-childrens-mental-health/)
- [January 2026 - Why Everyday Support Matters](https://drpasecure.co.uk/january-2026-why-everyday-support-matters/)
- [December 2025 - Humanity at the Heart of the Festive Season](https://drpasecure.co.uk/december-2025-humanity-at-the-heart-of-the-festive-season/)
- [A Day for Men to Reflect and Reset](https://drpasecure.co.uk/a-day-for-men-to-reflect-and-reset/)
- [Breast Cancer Awareness in Prison - October 2025](https://drpasecure.co.uk/breast-cancer-awareness-in-prison-october-2025/)
- [September 2025: Support that saves lives in UK Prisons.](https://drpasecure.co.uk/september-2025-support-that-saves-lives-in-uk-prisons/)
- [August 2025: When Someone You Love Goes to Prison: It's a Different Kind of Heartache](https://drpasecure.co.uk/when-someone-you-love-goes-to-prison-its-a-different-kind-of-heartache/)
- [Building Bonds: Friendship in Focus – July 2025](https://drpasecure.co.uk/building-bonds-friendship-in-focus-july-2025/): The Prison Medic Monthly | Issue 19
- [June 2025 – The Reality of Learning Disabilities in Prison](https://drpasecure.co.uk/prison-medic-june-2025/): Prison Medic June 2025 – The Reality of Learning Disabilities in Prison
- [May 2025: Simple Joy Big Impact](https://drpasecure.co.uk/simple-joy-big-impact/)
- [March 2025: Finding Inner Peace](https://drpasecure.co.uk/march-2025-finding-inner-peace/)
- [February 2025: Safer Prescribing in Prisons](https://drpasecure.co.uk/february-2025-safer-prescribing-in-prisons/): Safer Prescribing in Prisons – Addressing Drug-Related Challenges Recent HMPPS inspections highlight the increasing drug-related challenges in UK prisons. Issues such as external smuggling and internal system failures contribute to the problem, requiring stronger security measures and systemic reforms. The General Medical Council (GMC) provides best practices for safe prescribing in high-risk environments like prisons, focusing on: Read more about best practices in prison healthcare and safer prescribing. (Source: GMC – Good Practice in Prescribing and Managing Medicines and Devices, 2021)
- [December 2024: Christmas in Prison](https://drpasecure.co.uk/christmas-in-prison/): Howard League Blog · 21 Dec 2023 For many, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration with family. But in prisons across the country, the holiday season often brings isolation, extended lockdowns, and limited contact with loved ones. Despite these challenges, some inmates find ways to make the best of a difficult situation—whether through small acts of kindness, shared meals, or a sense of solidarity among prisoners. Read more: Howard League Blog – Christmas in Prison
- [November 2024: World Kindness Day](https://drpasecure.co.uk/world-kindness-day/): What role do kindness, hope and compassion play in the criminal justice system? ‘Humane Justice’ s a collection of essays and creative responses to this critical question; with creative, disruptive and innovative contributions from practitioners, people with lived experience, policy makers both nationally and internationally. Each contribution in this book touches on the transformative, and often life-saving, impact of kindness, hope and compassion on the lives of those with experience of the criminal justice system. “Educating people about issues around crime and justice is a powerful way of making them care. When they care, they act. When they act together, they […]
- [October 2024: Stoptober](https://drpasecure.co.uk/smoking-bans-in-prisons-improve-health-and-reduce-medications/): “…Pharmacy data was collected for 44,660 people detained in 14 of the 15 closed prisons (with no access to the community) in Scotland. The data covered medicines dispensed over a period of 5 years, before and after the ban was put in place. After the smoking ban was put in place, researchers found: a 42% increase in dispensing of nicotine replacement therapy, showing that more people in custody were seeking help to quit smoking a 9% decrease in dispensing for smoking-related illnesses; this was largely accounted for by respiratory diseases, with small decreases in other conditions no changes in antidepressant […]
- [September 2024: Suicide Awareness](https://drpasecure.co.uk/suicide-awareness/): Suicide Awareness …In September 2023, the Government published a five-year cross-sector strategy for suicide prevention in England alongside an action plan with intended timelines for delivery The three aims of the new strategy are to: …The Prison Service Instruction (PSI) Safer Custody, issued by HM Prison and Probation Service to all prisons in England and Wales, details actions which must be taken by prisons to try to reduce incidents of self-harm and deaths in custody… Suicide Awareness Article
- [August 2024: Bereavement](https://drpasecure.co.uk/genetic-testing-offer-for-heart-disease-improvement/): Bereavement Behind Bars: Prison and the Grieving Process; The Prison Service Journal issue 254 – May 2021 …Every prisoner has a right to grieve, but the complexities of incarceration pose a challenge for criminal justice professionals as they strive to meet the needs of offenders without compromising order and security. We have seen how institutional barriers hamper the healthy processing of grief and often dramatically reduce a prisoner’s chances of resolving his losses in a healthy way. These disruptions have significant implications for successful reintegration back into the community, and can manifest as offending behaviours.. …When the normal grieving process is […]
- [July 2024: International Nelson Mandela Day](https://drpasecure.co.uk/is-stress-making-your-skin-freak-out-heres-what-you-need-to-do/): 5 Lessons Nelson Mandela Taught The World About Change Forbes Magazine 2018   1. Passion Produces Perseverance …When you become engaged in something you deeply believe in, your energy rises and you become a magnet for people who share the same convictions. Adapt your strategies and tactics but remain faithful to the cause…. 2. Expect Change To Be Messy …many change efforts that fail can be traced back to a “failure of nerve”… 3. Forgiveness Is Key To Focusing Forward …’while you were in prison you were free, now that you are free don’t become a prisoner’… 4. End Right […]
- [June 2024: International Men's Health](https://drpasecure.co.uk/international-mens-health-week/): Male prisoners develop unhealthy hearts at younger ages than people on the outside The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is higher among male prisoners than among men of the same age who live in the community. CVD affects the heart and blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The largest European study of the heart health of prisoners found that more than one in ten of those who had a health check had a high risk of future heart disease. This is the same rate as the general population, even though the prisoner population is on […]
- [May 2024: Mental Health Awareness](https://drpasecure.co.uk/mental-health-awareness/): Clinical Update: Susan Sookdeo, Head of Clinical OperationsMental health issues among prisoners are a significant concern not only in the UK but globally. Studies consistently show that individuals in detained settings have higher rates of mental health disorders compared to the general population. Common mental health conditions observed include depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, and personality disorders. Several factors contribute to the prevalence of mental health problems in prisoners, including pre-existing conditions, substance abuse, trauma, and the stressful environment. Access to mental health services in prisons varies widely, and many prisoners do not receive adequate treatment or support. Untreated mental […]
- [April 2025: Stress in UK Prisons](https://drpasecure.co.uk/stress-awareness/): Why You Should Keep a Stress Relief Journal? Research from the very well mind teamwww.verywellmind.com …As stress activates the “fight or flight response” of the sympathetic nervous system, journalling will activate the “rest and digest” response of the parasympathetic nervous system. It promotes a calm physiological state and regulates your breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate, which helps you to think more clearly as well… Research shows the following health benefits of journalling: Read the full article at: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-benefits-of-journaling-for-stress-management-3144611
- [March 2024: Sharing a Journey of Healing and Empowerment](https://drpasecure.co.uk/sharing-a-journey-of-healing-and-empowerment/): “Building Confidence: Motivational Interviewing and Holistic Medication Management in Prison Healthcare” In the complex realm of prison healthcare, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing individuals, much like “Alex,” wrestle with dependency on controlled medications. Although “Alex” is a fictional character, his journey reflects the struggles many incarcerated individuals face – grappling with chronic pain and medication dependency. Alex, burdened by previous spinal injuries, depended on pregabalin, 150mg twice daily, to alleviate his pain. With Motivational Interviewing (MI), we delved into alternative approaches to pain management. Throughout our sessions, I endeavoured to create a safe, respectful space for Alex, ensuring our […]
- [Hepatitis Patients in Prison - February 2024](https://drpasecure.co.uk/hepatitis-patients-in-prisons/): Innovative Insights from Working with Hepatitis Patients in Prisons BY Dr Sudasheka Perera, HMP Bronzefield Consideration of Hepatitis B infection amongst our prison patient cohort is important for many reasons. Prisoners are considered high risk for being or becoming infected with hepatitis B due to them being more likely to engage in high risk activities such as unprotected sexual activity and injecting drugs. Furthermore, we have a lot of prisoners from high risk countries and chronic hepatitis B infection amongst migrants to the UK accounts for 96% of all new cases of chronic hepatitis B in the UK. Hepatitis B can […]
- [Prisoners Getting clean - January 2024](https://drpasecure.co.uk/prisoners-getting-clean/): ADDICTION CRACKDOWN SEES HUGE RISE IN PRISONERS GETTING CLEAN …The government is also investing in up to 18 drug recovery wings where prisoners can go through 6 months of intensive abstinence-based treatment to break their reliance on methadone as well as dangerous substances…. “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” – World Health Organization. Read the full article at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/addiction-crackdown-sees-huge-rise-in-prisoners-getting-clean
- [April 2024: Stress Awareness](https://drpasecure.co.uk/stress-in-uk-prisons/)

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