There are lots of other ways to stay in touch with someone in prison. These include: - exchanging voice messages using the Prison Voicemail Service - the email a prisoner service - writing a letter Keep updated here: gov.uk/guidance/coron… 2/2

Prison visits in England & Wales are temporarily suspended. This is so people can stay at home, protect the NHS & save lives during the #coronavirus outbreak. We know how important staying in touch is for prisoners & their families. More on ways to do this in thread below. 1/3

The phones won’t have internet access, but they will give prisoners access to support services such as Samaritans. See the latest updates on prisons & how we’re keeping staff & prisoners safe during the #coronavirus outbreak here: gov.uk/guidance/coron… 3/3

Purple visits (video visits) at HMP Swansea is changing. From the 28/03/2022 Families and friends will be able to book through the prison video app on your phone or tablet device. for further information please visit prisonersfamilies.org/prison-video

With the changes to COVID testing in the community you will no longer need to provide a lateral flow result for Social Visits. Prisons remain high risk environments for COVID-19 transmission. Therefore, we ask that you rearrange your visit if you are COVID positive.

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Today HMP Swansea saw the retirement of their in charge Governor, Brian Ward. Brian has worked tirelessly for HMPPS for nearly 30 years and his friends and colleagues will be very sad to see him go, but wish him all the very best in his retirement.

🍽️15 Prisoners from HMP Swansea had the opportunity to learn new cooking skills alongside chefs from wagamama uk during a recent masterclass. Upskilling prisoners provides the best chance of gaining employment upon release and reduces re-offending. Hear more⬇️

Congratulations to HMP Swansea who won a silver medal at the Welsh Veterans Awards last night 🎉 If you're a veteran who has left the military, you can apply to join HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru via the Advance into Justice Scheme. Apply⬇️ …e-into-justice.service.justice.gov.uk

🐕 Meet Eira, a drug detection dog who works with Officer Davies HMP Swansea Drug detection dogs play a crucial role in preventing illegal contraband from entering prisons, and they help to keep prisoners and staff safe. #DrugDetectionDog

Acorn helps ex-prisoners rebuild work relationships in construction recruiter.co.uk/news/2023/07/a… #recruitment Acorn by Synergie #construction HMP Swansea HMP Prescoed & Cilwrgi Farm HMPBristol New Futures Network Hays Worldwide PSR Solutions @RanstadJobs Morson #exprisoners #exoffenders

Celebrating the Women's World Cup at HMP Swansea! Pact staff have created exciting activity packs for children and teens to colour football-themed pictures to display on the wall!

.Pact has received almost £70,000 from Masonic Charitable Foundation Provincial Grand Lodge of South Wales and Moondance Foundation to support children in South Wales separated from their loved ones by imprisonment. Read more here➡️ bitly.ws/SUNE

Yn falch o allu ariannu'r project hwn fydd yn rhoi cefnogaeth i deuluoedd carcharorion yn #Abertawe, diolch i chwaraewyr y #LoteriGenedlaethol. We are delighted to be able to fund this project with a #NationalLottery grant to support the families of prisoners at HMP Swansea.

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We're very proud to show our wooden poppies display, located at the front of our prison, that many of our staff who're Veterans along with our prisoners have created to mark Armistice Day. We've had great feedback from the public.

Congratulations to Kevin who has been commended by the Butler Trust 👏 Kevin has been the ultimate driving force for improving our veteran support, establishing links with external agencies and creating a mentor programme. Find out more ⬇️ butlertrust.org.uk/kevin-thomas/

Yn ddiweddar, cynhaliodd.WalesOnline 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 gyfweliad gyda’r Swyddog Thomas am ei waith ymroddedig gyda chyn-filwyr yn HMP Swansea, a chafodd gymeradwyaeth yn ddiweddar gan Ymddiriedolaeth @Butler. 👇🏽Darllenwch yr erthygl lawn yma: ow.ly/V2Q650QIG4P