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• 13th December 2014
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Address:  HMYOI PORTLAND 104 The Grove, Easton Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL

Switchboard: 01305 715 775 Managed by:  HMPPS Region:  Dorset Category:  YOI & Male Link to:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/portland-prison

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Portland is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men aged 18 and over.

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Use this online service to book a social visit to a prisoner in England or Wales you need the:

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You’ll get an email confirming your visit. It takes 1 to 3 days.

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It’s typical prison! If he has no support like you or his supporters are to poor to spend all that money he could be picked on for not having all the nicest stuff. The prison creates its own class system and makes family and friends on the out guilty and worried it’s about splitting family’s and making money why would the phones be 11 times more than any network outside you only get 4 visits a month if you are lucky it’s a business and prisoners are the fuel to keep the machine going and settled relaxed and happy people don’t commit crime so they drag you down alienate you and kick you every time you start to get a leg up! We need to build people’s self respect and social skills to rehabilitate,locking someone up 23yrs a day does them no good and society get a worse more angry and better connected criminal o the street when they have for there time!!! It’s so simple but they don’t want it.

I’m confused My son has been sentenced and has rang me from inside the young offenders to ask me to send him in clothes, only the prison will not allow his own personal clothes from home only new jd clothes that I must order and get it delivered straight to the prison I’ve just spent £254 . I can’t see how this is right! Is he telling me lies?

i think you all do a fantastic job, my son is there because he deserves to be. There are officers that are a bit over the top and disrespectful, but then the cons need to realise they are not on holiday they have broken the law and tough, deal with it. It wouldn’t be happening to them if they hadn’t broke the law. Keep up the good work officers. But please help them with their problems then hopefully you will not see them again.

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https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2014/09/15/you-can-now-book-a-prison-visit-online/

You can now book a prison visit online

Booking a prison visit should be simple and straightforward. Until now that was far from the case. Booking a visit required both prisoner and visitor to jump through hoops: paper forms and drawn-out phone calls. And if the visit date turned out to be impossible, they had to start all over again.

Now you can book a visit online . It takes about 5 minutes. Before, picking an available date was pot luck. Now there's a date-picker that lets you select 3 possible slots instead of 1. It’s a straight-forward service with user-needs at its heart but, if you get stuck, you can call the prison's visits booking line and someone will help you with the booking.

Here's a very short film we've made about it:

By making it easier to book visits, prisoners will see more of their friends and family. Evidence suggests this will help their rehabilitation. Transformation isn't just about websites.

The service was built by the Ministry of Justice, with a combined team from the National Offender Management Service, HM Prison Service and MoJ Digital Services.

For more of the story behind this service, read Mike Bracken's account of his trip to HMP Rochester or check out the service’s transformation page .

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Comment by Pauline posted on 23 August 2015

How do you find out the prisoners number??? so you can go ahead with online booking of a visit?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 24 August 2015

You can find a prisoner using this service: https://www.gov.uk/find-prisoner However it will be the prisoner's responsibility to get in touch with you to let you know their prison number etc.

Comment by linda posted on 15 August 2015

This service does not appear to work this is day 2 trying to use it

Comment by Olivia posted on 30 July 2015

Hi, If a visit is booked and someone cant make it, is it possible to change the name of one of the people to someone else?

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 30 July 2015

It's best to contact the prison directly if this happens. You can find contact details here: http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder

Thanks, Louise

Comment by Paige posted on 28 July 2015

Hi my partner was sent to nottingham today, I was on his previous list 4 months ago for a visit. Will that still be on the system all will it have to he put through again if so how long does it take to be approved for a visit? Thanks Paige.

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 29 July 2015

You might want to get in touch with the prison first before booking a visit. You can find the contact details of the prison here: http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder

Comment by Debs posted on 27 July 2015

Hello Is there a list of prisons where online booking can't be used?

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 28 July 2015

According to the information on this page: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits , you can arrange a visit to any prison in England and Wales through this service. If you're visiting someone in Northern Ireland or Scotland you'll need to contact the prison directly.

This link also lists the type of visits that are not covered by the online service: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits so you need to get in touch with the prison directly.

Hope that's helpful.

Comment by c.steer posted on 26 July 2015

So how do I find the booking form to fill in I am new to computers

Comment by Louise Duffy posted on 27 July 2015

Here's the link to the booking form: https://www.gov.uk/prison-visits

You'll need this information to complete the form:

prisoner number prisoner’s date of birth dates of birth for all visitors coming with you make sure the person you’re visiting has added you to their visitor list

Hope that's useful.

Comment by Shawnaa posted on 09 May 2015

i have a visit booked which i did online but i do not have a visiting order woll the prison let me in?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 11 May 2015

Your identity will be checked on arrival to make sure you’re on the visitor list.

Comment by jessicca posted on 27 January 2015

What happens after you book the visit and its confirmed by email do you need the visiting order ?

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 29 January 2015

The Visiting Order (VO) number is generated by the booking system, it is included in your confirmation email and you will need this to change or cancel a booking.

However, if you're visiting a prison the guidance is that you only need your ID, not the VO number. If when you visit the prison you are asked for the VO number you should report this via the Contact Us link on the Prison Visits Booking form.

I hope that helps.

Comment by Ilysa Mcnally posted on 18 November 2014

How late in advance can I book e.g. book a visit today (Tuesday) for the Sunday coming???

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 19 November 2014

Hi Ilysa. Thanks for your question. A visit needs to be booked 3 working days in advance. So in this case, the visit request would have to be no later than Tuesday to allow for a visit on Sunday.

Comment by carole posted on 23 October 2014

How far in advance can you book visits

Comment by Carrie Barclay posted on 23 October 2014

Hi Carole. You can book up to 28 days in advance. Thanks for your question.

Comment by kimberly posted on 16 August 2015

does anyone know how to cancel a visit online?

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Use this service to request a social visit to a prisoner in England or Wales. There’s a different way to book a prison visit in Northern Ireland or a prison visit in Scotland .

To use this service you need the:

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• dates of birth for all visitors coming with you

If you do not have the prisoner’s location or prisoner number, use the ‘Find a prisoner’ service .

You can choose up to 3 dates and times you prefer. The prison will email you to confirm when you can visit.

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General Information, Portland

Originally built in 1848 to hold convicted prisoners, Portland doubled in size following the acquisition of land from the Admiralty in 1910. From 1921 to 1983 it was a borstal. In April 2011, its role changed to an adult and young offender establishment. It is run by HMPS as part of the South West Region and has a capacity of 530, the #1 governor is Robert Luxford, who has been in charge since July 2020

Accommodation

There are 7 house blocks:

• Benbow – 89 places
• Raleigh -89 places
• Drake -79 places
• Grenville -62 places, mainly young adults
• Nelson -72 places, mainly young adults
• Collingwood -35 places, first night and induction unit
• Beaufort – 99 places, enhanced incentive level prisoners
• Care and separation unit (CSU)

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Portland Prison

Tel:01305 715600 –  The Grove, Portland, Dorset DT5 1DL

HMP Portland is situated in the Isle of Portland in Dorset and holds both adult males (category C) and young offenders. It only accepts young offenders with sentences of 10 years or less, and adults serving sentences of 8 years or under. The prison was originally constructed in 1848 and then was expanded significantly in 1910 after the purchase of neighbouring land from the Admiralty. If you’d like to visit HMP Portland and need directions, simply refer to the map on this page.

Tel: 01305 715600

Operational capacity: 530

The Grove, Portland, Dorset DT5 1DL

Prison Phone have been saving inmates at HMP Portland money on their calls from the prison to any UK mobile phone since 2013.

We do this by allocating a dedicated and secure local number to your mobile phone, this means when the inmate at Portland prison calls the new local number we have provided they will be charged at just the local landline rate (around 10p per minute) rather than the standard mobile rate (which is around 40p per minute).

This in turn helps to stretch the inmates PINS phone credit further and reduces the amount you need to send in for them to top up!

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Here’s some facts about Portland Prison

HMP Portland is a category C adult and YOI in The Grove, on the Isle if Portland, Dorset. Opened in 1848, the prison has capacity to hold 580 young adult male inmates.

HMP Portland consists of four house blocks: Benbow, Raleigh, Nelson, and Grenville. Drake is the adult wing. Collingwood is the induction unit. Beaufort is the skills development unit. There is also a care and control unit.

Prisoners taking part in the “back to work” programme were given sensitive paperwork in a plan to make flammable briquettes for the prison furnace. The school, who gave the paperwork to be destroyed, said the paperwork, containing pupils’ information , was not “destroyed in the manner we expected.”

In late 2013 , it was announced that a museum would be opened to cover the history of HMP Portland. The Grove Prison Museum opened in March 2014. In May 2015 , it was announced that the museum had over 1,000 visitors.

To view the latest HMIP inspection report, click here .

Visiting hours are 13:45 – 16:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

There are two prisons on the Isle of Portland: HMP Portland and HMIRC The Verne.

On the 24 th of April 2017, firefighters were called to the prison twice in one hour after individual cell fires.

In 2013, a prisoner attempted to escape using just a broom handle, bedsheets and a bag of salt!

Prison Phone offers phone tariffs that reduce the costs of calls from this prison by up to 75%! This enables prisoners to get the support and love that they are missing from home, while reducing costs for the inmate. Find out more below.

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The Verne Prison Information

• Accommodation: The prison provides multiple residential units with individual cells or shared accommodation for inmates. The cells are equipped with basic amenities, including beds, personal storage, and sanitation facilities.
• Education and Vocational Training: The Verne Prison places a strong emphasis on education and vocational training. Inmates have access to a range of educational programs, including basic education, literacy, numeracy, and accredited courses. Vocational training opportunities are also available to develop employable skills and enhance prospects for successful reintegration into society.
• Work Opportunities: Inmates at The Verne Prison have access to various work activities within the prison, such as maintenance, cleaning, kitchen, and other designated roles. These work activities aim to develop skills, instill discipline, and promote a sense of responsibility.
• Healthcare: The Verne Prison has an on-site healthcare unit staffed with medical professionals who provide primary healthcare services to prisoners. Mental health support, substance abuse programs, and specialized medical care are also available.
• Family Contact: The prison recognizes the importance of maintaining family relationships and facilitates visits and contact with family members, subject to specific guidelines and regulations.
• Resettlement Support: The Verne Prison offers pre-release planning and support to help inmates prepare for their eventual release. This may include assistance with accommodation, employment, and access to community-based support services.

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Report on an unannounced inspection of HMP/YOI Portland by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons (25 July and 1–5 August 2022)

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About HMP/YOI Portland

• Type: Prison and young offender institutions
• Religious character: Does Not Apply
• Local authority: Dorset
• Address: 104 The Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL
• Region: South West

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Archived: HMP/YOI Portland

104 The Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL (01305) 715600

Provided and run by: Practice Plus Group Health and Rehabilitation Services Limited

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HMP/YOI Portland is run by Practice Plus Group Health and Rehabilitation Services Limited

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