News Archive
RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMME - Ken Humphrey delivered a trial run of his Resettlement Programme
Monday, March 8th 2010
RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMME
Ken Humphrey delivered a trial run of his Resettlement Programme at Channings Wood at the end of January 2010 which was well received and ACOOP will be back there in March to enlarge on its contents.
The Course contains information and help on hopefully all aspects of life and problems that prisoners will encounter on release. In particular, these include Housing (including Hostels), Pensions, Benefits, Insurance, Health and Fitness, Finance and Taxation and...
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Cell Assessment
Tuesday, January 26th 2010
ACOOP were asked to carry out an assessment on some older prisoners’ cells, specifically looking at any potential risks of the prisoner falling or tripping within their cell.
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ACOOP Volunteer and NHS Devon Staff Training Day – HMP Channings Wood
Wednesday, January 20th 2010
A staff training day was held at HMP Channings Wood attended by 5 ACOOP volunteers and 4 NHS staff from Devon.
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ACOOP WINS COMMENDATION
Friday, December 4th 2009
ACOOP has been highly commended in the organisational category of the annual Una Padel Award 2009.
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Over 50 UK Prison Population
Thursday, November 12th 2009
This table shows the population of prisoners aged 50 and over, by age group and sex in England and Wales as at 31st March 2009
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Prisoners aged over 50 in Prisons in the South West
Thursday, November 12th 2009
This table shows Prisoners aged over 50 in Prisons in the South West as at 31st March 2009
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Meeting at Exeter Cathedral
Thursday, November 12th 2009
In November and December the Adult Education Group are using their meetings to discuss the work of Prison Welfare and the Justice System.
For the November meeting they kindly invited ACOOP members to promote the work that we are doing .....
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Volunteers Wanted
Saturday, October 24th 2009
Interested in volunteering to work with older offenders? We have opportunities throughout the south west - contact the ACOOP Manager for more details
Title: Art Exhibition Volunteer
Role Purpose: To promote ACOOP’s work in the Devon Prison Cluster by giving the prisoners the opportunity to exhibit their art work and express a positive quality to the public.
Aim: To producing 20 pieces of art work to be...
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ACOOP Organises Billy Bragg Event
Wednesday, October 29th 2008
October has seen a celebrity visit HMP Channings Wood thanks to the work of ACOOP Project Manager Liz Davis.
Jail Guitar Doors is an independent initiative set up by Billy Bragg with the aim of providing musical equipment for the use of inmates serving time in Her Majesty’s prisons. It takes its name from the b-side of the Clash’s 1978 single “Clash City Rockers”.
Billy Bragg who continues to enjoy success in the music industry, best known for hits such as “A New...
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ACOOP cited as "very fine example" of work with older prisoners in HM Prison Service Magazine
Monday, October 6th 2008
ACOOP has gained special metion in an article in the Prison Service News with regard to considering older prisoners. Sue Sharples who works as Deputy Disability Liaison Officer at HMP Leyhill has been working with ACOOP and explains about Leyhills 50+ Forum. Follow the below link to find out more:
ACOOPs Forum gets front page coverage!
Monday, October 6th 2008
Lehill 50+ Forum inaugural AGM held on 5th July made front page news in "Forum to Forum". See the attached for copy of article:
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Prisoners take part in National Dementia Strategy Government Consultation
Wednesday, September 24th 2008
The Seniors Forum at HMP Leyhill today (6th September) became the only group of prisoners to be consulted as part of the National Dementia Strategy Consultation. Professor Jane Gilliard of the National Dementia Strategy Working Group discussed the 5 year government plan to make care and support services better for people with dementia and their carers. As the only prisoners to take part in the consultation, the group provided valuable feedback on the kinds of issues that would be faced by those with...
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Some Recent ACOOP Projects
Tuesday, August 12th 2008
SENIORS FORUMS:
ACOOP is working with Help the Aged to set up the first Seniors Forums in prisons in the United Kingdom.
What is a Seniors Forum?
Help the Aged facilitates the development of such groups in local communities. There are now over 450 in existence in England, with a total membership in excess of 100,000. The purpose of Senior Citizens Forums is to develop independent organisations that give a collective voice to older people to influence decision makers on matters which impact on...
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Over 50s Prisoners Groups
Tuesday, April 15th 2008
Over 50s Prisoners Groups will be starting in Channings Wood and Dartmoor in May. Information event for potential volunteers coming soon
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Pathways To Care
Tuesday, January 29th 2008
Pathways To Care, developed by the South West Health and Social Care in Criminal Justice Partnership Board (which includes ACOOP) is being rolled out nationally - please visit www.doh.gov.uk for more detail