Specifically, the aim and purpose of the Network and its Advisory Board is to achieve better health outcomes by performing the following;
Advising NHS, SPS, Scottish Government and other associated bodies on Prisoner Healthcare
Collaborating with justice and health agencies and the third sector
Influencing and responding to Government policy
Commissioning and directing workstreams in relation to offender health
Providing expert advice and opinion as required
Improving outcomes in prisoner healthcare
Providing leadership
Improving throughcare.ihttp://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S5_HealthandSportCommittee/Inquiries/HCP051_National_Prisoner_healthcare_network.pdf
The NPHN has been fairly active...