How do I book a visit at HMP Altcourse?
You can book visits by calling either 0151 522 2196 or 0151 522 2042 between 08:30-18:00 during the week ( it shuts an hour earlier on Friday’s). You must give at least 24hrs notice for a visit, and you can only book 7 days in advance.
What are vulnerable prisoners wings?
The vulnerable prisoner unit (VPU) – known as the “numbers” or “beast wing” by prisoners – houses inmates who would be at risk of attack if kept in the mainstream prison population.
What is a Category B prisons UK?
These are high security prisons. They house male prisoners who, if they were to escape, pose the most threat to the public, the police or national security. Category B. These prisons are either local or training prisons.
How many visits can a prisoner have a month UK?
3-4 visits
Convicted prisoners are generally allowed 3-4 visits a month but this can increase as the prisoner progresses through the system.
What does VP mean in jail?
With regards to vulnerable prisoners (VP) (and those that are not sex offenders) all prisons, regardless of function, whether they male or female, closed or open, should have the facility to accommodate prisoners who are classed as vulnerable.
How do prisoners call you?
Phone Contact Most inmates have access to telephones and can initiate outgoing collect calls. When corresponding with an inmate, individuals may provide a telephone number where an inmate can call them collect. It is up to the inmate to initiate the call. Phone calls are limited to 15 minutes.
Can prisoners see who sent them money UK?
Does a prisoner know who sent the money? A prisoner will see the name of who sent the money on their account slip, but not all prisons give these out. They could also ask a wing officer for the sender’s name, but the prisoner has no access to a sender’s personal or banking details.
How much can a prisoner spend each week UK?
£25.50
prisoner is able to spend per week is £25.50. However, in practice most prisoners are limited to being able to spend £15.50. The amount of money which prisoners held on remand can access and spend, and what may be supplied to them by family are greater.