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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Anna Bawden Health and social affairs correspondent

Thousands of offenders in England to get health support at probation meetings

A person using a computer keyboard next to a stethoscope on a desk
Many offenders do not receive timely care because they are not registered with a GP. Photograph: Chris Rout/Alamy

About 4,000 offenders in England will get targeted healthcare sessions during their probation appointments as part of a new pilot scheme.

Offenders are far more likely to have poor physical or mental health or addiction issues, which increases the likelihood of reoffending.

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