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Lowdham Grange is a men's prison located near Nottingham.
Stocken Prison is a men’s prison near Oakham in Rutland, East Midlands.
How youth offending teams (YOTs) can process claims to cover the cost of family visits to relatives in secure children's homes and Oakhill secure training centre.
The North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserves Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (NW RFCA) is the organisation that supports and promotes the Reserve Forces of all three Armed Services and the three Cadet organisations in the region.
Guidance and information on how you can use the Defence Training Estate responsibly.
Claim back the costs of visiting a child in a secure training centre through the Assisted Visits Scheme.
Your rights to request time off for training or study while in a job
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
How you can report cases of modern slavery in the UK if you’re a first responder.
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