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Mental health in-reach team

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Mental health in-reach team

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NICE Guideline NG66 - Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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A secondary mental health team based in prisons to support adults in prison. The team will be part of the NHS trust for the area the prison is located. This team may consist of the same types of staff who work in community mental health teams, including community psychiatric nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists and psychiatrists.

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