HMP Downview

Happy Hidden Heroes Day to all of our amazing staff at HMP/YOI Downview for all the hard work, patience and compassion behind the scenes. Thank you for your continued dedication and pride to protect the public and change lives. @ButlerTrust @hmpps

👏Congratulations to Sharon, Supervising Officer, for winning a @ButlerTrust Award for her exceptional compassion and care at Downview! From supporting families through difficult moments to pioneering initiatives that uplift prisoners, Sharon's dedication is truly inspiring.

Well, Downview actually got named as part of a question on BBC’s Mastermind tonight. Hope you all got it right ☑️

Thanks for having me @prisonadvice Inspirational staff doing their very best in difficult circumstances. Some amazing stories @HMPDownview

We’re expanding our team and looking for another fantastic Food Educator to lead a brand new cookery programme at @HMPDownview 🍝🌿🍴 Read the full job spec with details of how to apply below 👇foodbehindbars.co.uk/blog/join-the-…

We hosted a health & well being event last week. It was wonderful to have so many gathered to share their knowledge on how we can look after ourselves and each other. #mentalhealthawareness We also raised money for @macmillancancer. Thank you to all who made treats for us!

@KKazzieb65 Hi Karen. You can book video visits via the app. If you download the app, it will Guide you through the process. Thanks

@HMPDownview Hi can I book a visit through this app

Purple visits system is changing here in April and the new name has been launched as ‘Prison Video’. Not related to or replacing standard social visits in any way. Get the app and it will guide you through the process.

HRH The Princess Royal, presenting our wonderful Winston with his award. We couldn’t be more proud! Winston, you are a wonderful, talented man and a privilege to work with. Thank you for everything.

“It’s made me feel like a mum”. A mother in prison shares how we have helped her stay involved in her children's lives. Supporting mothers benefits them and their children while delivering safer prisons and reducing reoffending. #WomenInPrison #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

Great to welcome Ian Brady from @londonhf to see our work @HMPDownview and to discuss how we’re supporting women leaving prison to find somewhere to call home. Thank you LHF for all you do to help women to make a fresh start, prevent homelessness and reduce reoffending.

This is a really positive initiative at @HMPDownview. news.sky.com/story/prison-i…

🌟Our very own Instructor Winston is a @ButlerTrust Award Winner! Winston has trained countless women in sewing & textiles techniques, opening them up to new opportunities & helping them gain skills & qualifications for employment. Find out more⬇️ butlertrust.org.uk/winston-rose/

📅 In 1973 at Nottingham Crown Court, the first ever Community Payback sentence was ordered. Over the last 50 years, there have been hundreds of thousands of projects across the country to ensure offenders give back to society & build skills to reduce reoffending. Take a look 📹

Twas the night before Christmas. Merry Christmas and happy New year to you all, and your friends and family. We'll do our best here to make it a peaceful, safe and happy time for everyone; our women and our staff X

Our women gain a Level 1 and 2 Fashion Production qualifications equipping them with valuable skills for the manufacturing industry. This is a huge opportunity to support our women into employment upon release.

Look who’s creating festive magic & greeting us at the gate this morning! Definitely bringing a smile to all our faces! (And we aren’t talking about Elfie!) #crimbo #thebestinthebusiness

By one of our long term prisoners, using pastels in her spare time. She does these for her wing to make things that little bit nicer for everyone. Talent and skill everywhere. @KoestlerArts #art

Last week the criminal justice team took award-winning children's author @SitaBrahmachari into @HMPDownview to deliver a #ReadConnect workshop, to help the parents write creative stories for their children. Find out more about Readconnect: literacytrust.org.uk/programmes/cri…

It was wonderful to see our fabulous Alex from @ForwardTrust honoured in our full staff meeting this afternoon. Alex works tirelessly with some of our ladies. His knowledge and support doesn’t go unnoticed! Thanks for all you do Alex 👏🏻 #staffrecognition @hmpps