COVID-19 Information Hub
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The safety and wellbeing of those living and working in our prisons is a priority for the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). We are working with the Scottish Government, Health Protection Scotland, our NHS colleagues and a range of other partners on a daily basis to manage the unprecedented challenges we are all now facing.
The SPS has robust pandemic plans in place which are implemented on a phased basis in response to escalation demands. We continue to follow public health advice, which means that anyone in our care who displays symptoms of the virus will be asked to self-isolate, as well as those how may have been in contact with that individual.
PUBLICATION OF DATA
Early Release Data
The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 provides new powers for the early release of a specific class of prisoners held in Scottish prisons. Our Early Release Tranche 1, 2 & 3 Reports are available via the links below.
ER Tranche 1 Report
ER Tranche 1 Report Tables (Excel)
ER Tranche 2 Report
ER Tranche 2 Report - Tables
ER Tranche 3 Report
ER Tranche 3 Report - Tables (Excel)
COVID Daily Update
As at 02/06/20, there are currently 6 individuals who are self-isolating across 5 establishments. There are no confirmed cases of COVID across the estate.
COVID Weekly Update
Friday 29 May 2020, Prison Population 6869
Establishment
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Number of individuals self-isolating*
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Number of confirmed cases*
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HMP Addiewell
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<5
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0
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HMP Barlinnie
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<5
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0
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HMP& YOI Cornton Vale
|
0
|
0
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HMP Dumfries
|
0
|
0
|
HMP Edinburgh
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0
|
0
|
HMP Glenochil
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0
|
0
|
HMP & YOI Grampian
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0
|
0
|
HMP Greenock
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0
|
0
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HMP Inverness
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0
|
0
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HMP Kilmarnock
|
0
|
0
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HMP Low Moss
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0
|
0
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HMP Open Estate
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0
|
0
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HMP Perth
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0
|
0
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HMP & YOI Polmont
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<5
|
0
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HMP Shotts
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0
|
0
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TOTAL
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<5
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0
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*Please note that where the numbers are less than 5, they have been denoted as <5 to avoid possible identification of individuals.
Weekly staff absence update
On Friday 29 May 2020, there were 796 members of staff absent across the SPS. This represents 18% of the total workforce.
In total 505 staff, 11.4% of the total workforce, are currently absent from their work specifically due to reasons related COVID-19. This includes those who are symptomatic, self-isolating, shielding or caring for family members.
24 of these staff, 0.5% of the total workforce, are reporting to be symptomatic.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
COVID-19 is impacting on all areas of life including those we care for in prisons and their families, our staff, partners and visitors. We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions which we hope you will find useful. Please click on the link below. These will be regularly updated to reflect the current situation.
Frequently Asked Questions (April 2020)
INFORMATION FOR SUPPLIERS AND CONTACTORS
Any contractor, supplier or external partner carrying out essential work within, or delivering essential supplies to, our establishments shall, in terms of their health and safety relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, be safeguarded on an equal basis as SPS employees.
The SPS is applying the same social distancing principles that you will find in any public environment, as advised and guided by Health Protection Scotland.
The guidance document below has been produced to provide important information and advice for non-SPS staff entering our establishments.
COVID - Guidance for Suppliers-Contractors v2