Prison Visits

SHARP Inside

A prison sentence can bring many problems not only for the person in prison but for their family and friends on the outside too. SHARP has a wealth of experience in helping the family and friends of prisoners and in special circumstances can make arrangements to accompany you on prison visits.

For more information about a member of the SHARP team accompanying you on a prison visit call the SHARP Telephone Helpline on 01743 245365 during office hours or email info@sharp-uk.org

Need to know more about Prison Visiting?

We can help you with information about individual prisons, their visiting times and the procedure for arranging a prison visit.

We can also help with information about  travelling expenses for people visiting relatives in prison or you can contact the Assisted Prison Visits Unit Tel: 0845 300 1423 email: assisted.prison.visits@hmps.gsi.gov.uk  http:/www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/adviceandsupport/keepingintouch/assistscheme