Thousands of offenders in England to get health support at probation meetings
by Anna Bawden Health and social affairs corresponden from World news | The Guardian on (#72PP0)
Exclusive: NHS clinicians will sit in on appointments in pilot scheme in four areas aimed at reducing reoffending
About 4,000 offenders in England will get targeted healthcare sessions during their probation appointments as part of a new pilot scheme.
Offenders are far more likely to have poor physical or mental health or addiction issues, which increases the likelihood of reoffending.
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