HMPChanningsWood

We know the importance of visiting your loved one in prison. We want to ensure you have a smooth visit, so check out these reminders and visit our page for more information ⬇️ gov.uk/guidance/channings-wo…

💚 Today is #TimeToTalk day. We're encouraging staff to check-in with each other, start open conversations to break the stigma around mental health and promote support services.

Having a loved one in prison can be overwhelming, but there's lots of support and information available. Find out about: 📞 staying in touch 🚆 visiting a loved one 💰 sending money gov.uk/guidance/channings-wo…

We know the importance of visiting a loved one in prison. We want to ensure you have a smooth visit, so check out these reminders and visit our page for more information⬇️ gov.uk/guidance/channings-wo…

🌈 This #PrideMonth, our staff are taking part in internal events, from lunchtime talks to learning sessions . These events create opportunities for learning, strengthen allyship, and help build a workplace culture where everyone feels respected and safe to be themselves.

💚Today is #TimeToTalk day. We're encouraging staff to check-in with each other, start open conversations to break the stigma around mental health and promote support services.

We can't wait!!

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #LestWeForget

Learning to share & understand different cultures can play a role in reducing reoffending as it builds a stronger sense of society. #BlackHistoryMonth gives prisoners a chance to understand Black history through educational events such as open discussions, & historical accounts.

Each individual prison has their own GOV.UK page which provides information such as support for family and friends of a prisoner, planning a visit and how to keep in touch with a prisoner. Find out more about HMP Channings Wood ⬇️ gov.uk/guidance/channings-wo…

Due to the road closure in Newton Abbot town centre, we are experiencing high volumes of traffic in the country lanes around the prison area. Please allow extra travel time if you are visiting the establishment as the official diversion takes you towards Paignton and then Totnes.

Maintaining family ties is crucial for reducing reoffending. On a recent Family Day, we created a family wall on the entrance of our visits hall for children and their dad’s to put their hand prints. This helps to give them a talking point each time they come for a visit.

If you are visiting anyone at Channings Wood from 22nd July, the road in Newton Abbot from Asda to Bakers Park will be closed for 3 weeks by Teignbridge Council. The official diversion takes you through Paignton and Totnes with an average additional travel time of 40 minutes.

We know it’s hard being apart from loved ones. At HMP Channings Wood, we can help you keep in touch through visits, video calls, writing a letter or emailing a prisoner.   Find out more on our GOV.UK page ⬇️ gov.uk/guidance/channings-wo…

Last week, we hosted our annual Christmas Family event, as we know how important it is to maintain and strengthen family ties, especially at this time of year. The event was supported by @prisonadvice, and the presents for children were donated by the @salvationarmy. Thank you!