HMP Cardiff

This is the official account for HMP Cardiff. This account is not monitored 24/7. If you have concerns about a loved one, call 02920 923341

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

Happy St. David's Day - the daffodils are out for the occasion! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus.

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

📢 Our new digital messaging service is now live, and will make staying in touch with your loved ones simpler!

Please be aware, messages will not be instant as we work hard to ensure the safety of all.

💻For more information, visit https://t.co/X2N8mLivAd💻

[Unilink - eMates EMAP @PrisonTechnolog]

📢 Big News! 📢

eMates digital messaging is now live at @HMPCardiff!

✅ Send messages online anytime
✅ Delivered securely to in-cell devices
✅ Stay connected, no matter the distance or time

Start messaging today https://t.co/ncUWwa10rO.

#StayConnected #eMates #HMPCardiff

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

It’s #TimeToTalk Day today.

We're encouraging staff to check-in with each other, have open conversations, promote support services and challenge the stigma around mental health 💜

[HMPPS @hmpps]

You asked, we answered 📹

Custodial Managers Douglas and Evans from HMP Wayland answered your questions about working in the Prison Service.

🔵 starting your career
🔵 greatest achievements
🔵 challenges of the role

Join the team⬇️
https://t.co/xByAFakze1

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

We would like to wish our very own Officer Nigel 'Torchy' Thomas all the best for his retirement.

Torchy celebrated 40 years in the Prison Service this year, and has raised thousands for @TyHafan with the Rusty Screws. Enjoy your retirement! ⭐

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

Prisoners and staff have taken part in a global prison fitness challenge aimed at raising awareness of the risks and treatment of #HepatitisC.

Hep C Prisons Manager Lee presented PEI staff & Hep C Peers with an award marking their great efforts to make Cardiff safer for all! 🏋️

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

Last month, staff participated in our annual Bake Off for @macmillancancer, raising over £450 for this fantastic cause.

It was a great event to bring colleagues together & promote wellbeing, while raising money for charity.

Thank you all for your support 🍰

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

We are collaborating with @HMPPrescoed on some really great sustainability work!

Sending 60 pairs of boots to Prescoed last week, we look forward to working together on such positive work!

[HMP Prescoed & Cilwrgi Farm @HMPPrescoed]

🌿Sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do at @HMPPrescoed

We have recently opened a new work boot sterilising unit and have linked up with @HMPSwansea and @HMPCardiff to save on average £18 per pair of boots cleaning and sterilising old pairs to be used again🥾

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

We are extremely proud of Amanda and her continued dedication to HMP Cardiff. Well done Amanda on your award! 👏

[HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru @HMPPSCymru]

👏A huge congratulations to Amanda who was named ‘Wales Champion’ at the HMPPS in Wales Awards 2024 for her hard work, commitment and dedication to changing lives and supporting victims.🎉

[HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru @HMPPSCymru]

In partnership with Invisible Walls HMP Cardiff are committed to helping prisoners develop their reading skills. This helps to build better relationships with their children and families and provides a better chance of successful integration back into the community on release.

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

This month we held our first monthly reading group as part of our Reading Strategy. Throughout the year we will be working with @cardiffuni to support all things reading. Collaborating with Invisible Walls, a productive morning was had by all and we look forward to the next!

[HMPPS in Wales / HMPPS yng Nghymru @HMPPSCymru]

Repairing damaged walking aids is a key element of very successful Community Payback project in Cardiff. The partnership with @CV_UHB has been in place for 8 years saving the health board both money and invaluable time of health professionals.

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

Are you concerned about the safety of a loved one at HMP Cardiff? Use the prisoners' family helpline and contact 0808 808 2003 or visit https://t.co/NWijyly2MS for advice and support.

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

On #RemembranceSunday HMP Cardiff came together to pause and remember those we shall not forget. Staff and Governing Governor marched in the National Parade at Cardiff Cenotaph laying a wreath for those we have lost. Extremely proud!

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

September saw HMP Cardiff take part in activities day filled with a bake off, quizzes and sports day raising money for @macmillancancer. A total of £330 was raised throughout the day! Thank you to all who took part.

[New Futures Network @NewFutrsNet]

Did you know that there are 92 Employment Hubs in prisons across England and Wales? Our Hubs create an environment focused on employment and empowerment to help prisoners re-enter the workforce and reduce reoffending 🙌
Learn more: https://t.co/7FOlznZZ0E
#ReducingReoffending

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

This week the 'Rusty Screws' presented @tyhafan with a cheque for £6,851 (7 Peak Challenge in 34hrs). This was their final challenge of 3 in order to raise the £14,287 to ‘Pay for a Day’. Overall a staggering £17,000 was the final total. We are so proud of you all!

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

19 July: We were honoured to welcome the Butler Trust’s Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, to the prison. The Princess toured the establishment, spoke to staff, and unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of our new Incentivised Substance Free Living unit. @RoyalFamily

[HMP Cardiff @HMPCardiff]

Our Education Dept welcomed @IvaGray60505871 from @PrisonersEd and James from Open University for our first distance learning open day. Over 20 men attended with a view to studying with OU or PET in 2023/24. A positive and productive day, providing opportunities for the future.