Guidance

HMPPS National Health and Safety Arrangements for First and Emergency Aid Policy Framework

The aim of this Policy Framework is to produce clear guidance for HMPPS sites on managing first aid across all prison and probation sites in England and Wales.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Annexes

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Details

The policy framework sets out a clear understanding for first aid arrangements for first aid and emergency aid. In addition, the first aid manual provides guidance to implement the mandatory requirements set out in section [4] of this Policy Framework.

This policy will be reviewed when legislation or practices change.

Updates to this page

Published 7 August 2023
Last updated 22 February 2024 + show all updates
  1. Framework updated.

  2. First published.

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