Custodial Services ( Prison / detention centres)

The National Aids Trust (NAT) reports indicate increased prevalence of HIV and Hepatitis C in prisoners within the UK. NAT and others have produced guidance and advice for the inmates and staff of the prison community:

• HM Prison Service - Blood Borne and Related Communicable Diseases.
• Specific occupational advice is presented in: HM Prison Service Instruction PSO 8900 - Occupational Health - Blood borne viruses.