Health Sciences
Physical and Mental Health of Older Prisoners (PAMHOP)
The overall aim of the project is to co-produce a tool kit for older prisoners with physical and common mental-health disorders (depression and anxiety).
The study has five elements:
- To synthesize the evidence to identify effective programme elements to help improve the mental health of older prisoners
- To assess the socio demographic characteristics and unmet needs of older prisoners using a survey and qualitative interviews
- To develop an economic resource protocol to inform the main trial
- To disseminate the findings with support from the Prison Radio Association
- To co-produce a new practical guidance tool kit
Read about the latest systematic review evidence
Access the practical guidance tool kit for women V11 (PDF 
, 1,149kb) which was co-produced for women aged 50 years and above to help support mental health and well-being in custody. This document outlines the research evidence, findings from a survey, how to engage and promote a sustainable approach to the delivery of activities in prison. It provides three example case studies of how to implement a peer-led book club, and adapted chair yoga and mindfulness script to promote sleep and a local heritage project.
Access the practical guidance tool kit for men V11 (PDF , 1,209kb) which was co-produced for men aged 50 years and above to help support mental health and well-being in custody. This document outlines the research evidence, findings from a survey, how to engage and promote a sustainable approach to the delivery of activities in prison. It provides three example case studies of how to implement a peer-led book club, and shares a session about drug use in older people and promotes a local heritage project.
This video clip of Prison Reading Groups shows the poignant story of how a book club in prison helps older prisoners combat loneliness and strengthen connections with their loved ones and fellow readers. Books have the ability to transport prisoners away from their worries, offering a comforting escape into new worlds and captivating stories that allow them to temporarily forget their troubles.
PAMHOP Dissemination Event - This event has now finished
Thank you for joining us at the PAMHOP (Physical and Mental Health of Older Prisoners) Dissemination Event, where we will share insights and findings from our research. Due to the demand for online places, we have decided to deliver this event solely online. The event details are shared below.
Event Title: PAMHOP Dissemination Event
Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Time: 10:45 – finish by 14:00
Programme
10:45 - 11:30 Introductions about the project Prof Amanda Perry and Thirimon Moe Byrne
11:30 - Comfort break
11:45 - 12:15 Reflections from prison officer Donna Booth - older people in prison
12:15 - 12:45 Reflections from Prof John Schofield - Archeology in prisons an example
12:45 - 13:15 Lunch break
13:15 - 13:45 Reflections and the service user voices from Suzi Dale - the Prison Radio Association
13:45 - 14:00 Discussion, questions and answers
