What is category A in prison?

Category A – Category A prisoners are those that would pose the most threat to the public, the police or national security should they escape. Security conditions in category A prisons are designed to make escape impossible for these prisoners.

What category is HMP Lowdham Grange?

category B training
HMP Lowdham Grange is a category B training prison situated in Nottingham, operated by Serco. Lowdham Grange houses adult male offenders aged 21 and over with sentences over four years and with at least 12 months to serve. It has a maximum capacity of 920.

How long does it take to put a number on a pin in prison?

It can take 72 hours, and sometimes up to 1 week for prisoners to be registered before they can make a call. Prisoners are not allowed mobile phones, so please bear in mind that if they have not written down or memorised their stored phone numbers, they may not be able to get in touch straight away.

What is C Wing in prison?

C wing – places for 123 unconvicted and sentenced adults and young adults and vulnerable prisoners (those convicted of a sexual offence). E wing – space for 26 unconvicted and sentenced adults and young adults from the general population.

What cat is Lowden Grange?

Category B
Lowdham Grange is a Category B closed training prison for adult males serving both determinate and non-determinate sentences (IPP). Accommodation at the prison consists mainly of single occupancy cells, with some double cells.

How do I book a Lowdham Grange tour?

Midweek visits are booked by prisoner applications only, weekend through booking line (0115 966 9321). There is a small Visitor Centre outside the Gate. Limited refreshment facilities are available in the Visits Hall.

How much phone credit do prisoners get UK?

credits. One 10p credit equates to 15 minutes of call time to a landline or approximately one minute to a mobile phone. 1.20 For foreign national prisoners contact with family can be much more difficult as their family may be abroad.

Do prisoners get free phone calls UK?

Video calls Calls can last up to 30 minutes. A prisoner is allowed 1 free video call a month.

What is F wing in prison?

F5 wing is the vulnerable prisoner unit.

How many prisons are there in Nottinghamshire?

three prisons
There are three prisons in Nottinghamshire – Ranby, Whatton and Lowdham Grange plus one in Nottingham City. The population averages 3,800 per year. Healthcare is commissioned by NHS England.

How do I book a visit to HMP Dovegate?

Visits should be booked at least 24 hours in advance on 0800 877 8951, or by email on [email protected]. They can also be booked whilst you are visiting the prison.