HMPAddiewell

A huge thanks to the @Cyrenians1968 for their fantastic visitor roadshow today. The team ensure that friends and families who visit HMP Addiewell are given a warm welcome and a positive experience - thank you!

We are recruiting Prison Custody Officers (PCOs). They are key to the smooth running of our prison and have an important role to play in supporting prisoners with their rehabilitation and creating a positive and safe environment. Find out more and apply at sodexojobs.co.uk/jobs/job/Priso…

Today we will come together to remember the fallen and those who have given their service and sacrifice to defend our freedoms. We will observe two minutes of silent contemplation and reflection at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. #RemembranceDay

Could you be a Prison Custody Officer? Pop along and speak the HMP Addiewell team at the Glasgow or Edinburgh Careers Fair to find out more! Glasgow – Thursday 13 October at Hampden Park Edinburgh – Friday 14 October at the Assembly Rooms #Glasgow #Edinburgh #HMPAddiewell

Happy #HiddenHeroesDay! We’re joining with @ButlerTrust and celebrating all those amazing staff and volunteers across the UK justice sector. Have a great day from everyone at @HMPAddiewell #HiddenHeroes

We’re delighted to officially launch our Early Days Centre, complete with Insider peer mentors. Insiders will help support new residents as they settle in, providing reassurance and guidance. Good support in the first days is crucial. Thanks to @TheTartanCon for your support too!

We’re celebrating #ArmedForcesWeek and saying THANK YOU to personnel past and present and the wider military community for your hard work and dedication to protect and serve the UK. Proud to support and celebrate ex serving personnel working @HMPAddiewell #SaluteOurForces

This BH weekend at Her Majesty’s Prison Addiewell, we recognise the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, celebrating 70 years of dedication to her role Many congratulations #PlatinnumJubilee

We’re delighted to say that evening visits will be available again from Tuesday 6 April. Full information and our updated social visit timings are available on our website: hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home/visiting-…

We strongly recommend that visitors carry out lateral flow testing before attending a visit. To support visitors to do this, test kits are now available to collect on-site. More information is on our website: hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home/visiting-…

We strongly recommend that visitors carry out lateral flow testing before attending a visit - in doing so you’ll be actively helping reduce the spread of Covid-19. Lateral flow testing is quick and easy to do. You can find out more on our website: hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home/visiting-…

Today we pay our respects to our Armed Forces community past and present, recognising the service and sacrifice of those that have defended our freedoms. #RemembranceDay

Happy #HiddenHeroesDay2! We joined @ButlerTrust to celebrate and recognise all staff and volunteers across the justice sector. A massive thanks to all our staff @HMPAddiewell - you are all inspirational heroes! #HiddenHeroes

We’re delighted to say that we can relax some of the restrictions in relation to social visits. To keep everyone safe, all visitors must complete a Covid-19 questionnaire to gain entry. Full info is available on our website: hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home/visiting-…

We’re pleased to say that we are able to welcome 3 visitors from 2 households from Monday 31 May. Visits have to be booked by residents and info is being shared with them today. More info is available on our website: hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home.html

Warm wishes to all celebrating Eid al-Fitr today #EidMubarak

We’re pleased to say that we are able to offer social visits from Monday 26 April. Visits have to be booked by residents and info is being shared with them today. Info on how visits will work and what changes to expect is available on our website: hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home.html

From Monday 5 April, we are open for visits in exceptional circumstances and particularly welcome those from families with children. Full info on face masks, physically distancing and using hand sanitiser can be found at hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home.html

From Sat 26 Dec, West Lothian will be in Tier 4. Regrettably this means that except for exceptional reasons, all social visits at HMP Addiewell will be suspended from 6pm on Christmas Eve. Video calls still available! Read more from our Director here: hmpaddiewell.co.uk/home.html