HEALTHCARE
| HMP Wolds
are committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare
to prisoners in their care. At HMP Wolds the healthcare is provided
by Primecare
Forensic Medical (PFM) with fully qualified team of dedicated
staff. |
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Professionalism and commitment are the key
to delivering quality healthcare |
PFM is an experienced, professional company specialising in
healthcare services where security is required. PFM is dedicated
to the task of bringing the values and methods of community-based
healthcare to the secure setting - prisons, immigration centres,
secure training centres and forensic settings.
Approach
PFM staff approach their work in prisons and secure settings
with a professionalism and commitment that lays the foundations
for improved services. All staff recognise the dignity of the
individual. PFM employees are selected and trained to respect
the human rights and needs of detainees or prisoners. All staff
are security vetted and provided with thorough induction training. |
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The Healthcare Centre at HMP Wolds is staffed by a team is made up of
qualified nurses and health care assistants.
A-Z of Healthcare Services
Acupuncture
Clinics are available to help treat or support a variety of symptoms
and addictions. The acupuncture focuses on detoxification points in
the ear and can be beneficial for conditions such as: drug alcohol and
nicotine addiction, insomnia, dieting, relaxation, stress and pain relief.
Asthma
Clinic is nurse-led with the initial assessment carried out in conjunction
with the doctor.
Blood testing
Is carried out at a weekly clinic, usually Mondays.
Counselling
Is delivered on a sessional/group basis two days a week. The Chaplaincy
Department offers an excellent bereavement service plus a bereavement
support group. Two members of staff are trained HIV/Hepatitis counsellors.
Diabetic
Clinic on demand.
Doctor's Surgery
Held daily, including weekends for emergencies.
Epilepsy
Clinic based on demand.
Exercise-on-prescription
In association with the Sports Centre Department. This course is aimed
at those who don't take regular exercise.
Relaxation
Classes are available on a weekly basis.
Smoking Cessation
A clinic is available to those who wish to give up smoking. The clinic
involves attending 4 sessions and incorporates nicorette patch supply
to those attendees who need them.
Well Man Clinic
This service is directed at those men who do not see the doctor on a
regular basis. Health screening advice is given and an annual health
check is advised.
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Visiting
Specialists include:
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Optician
- Chiropodist
- Genitro-Urinary consultant
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Nurse-organised
clinics include:
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Giving up smoking
- Healthy living
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- Blood testing
- Mental Health Care
- Counselling
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