HMP Thameside

The official account for HMP Thameside. This account is not monitored 24/7. If you have concerns about a loved one, call 020 8317 5593

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

Here is a reminder of our current social visit times. Please note that all adults attending visits are encouraged to access testing in the community the day before a visit and on the day of the visit. Please see our COVID-19 response page: https://t.co/9mrppCbmJq

[Victoria Scott | Author @Toryscott]

I was honoured to be invited to HMP Thameside this morning to talk to the inmates about my books.
The room was full of interesting people talking about writing, publishing, the role and independence of the media and much more besides - and so moving to hear some of their stories.

[Paul Burston @PaulBurston]

Arriving at HMP Thameside for my author talk about #WeCanBeHeroes.
What a great experience! The guys were so engaged and asked such interesting questions.
Thanks to librarian Neil Barclay for inviting me.

[🇬🇧Paul Zanon🇮🇹🤍💙⚽ @PaulZanon1972]

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! From Oct 22-June 23 I've delivered 24 Sports Writing sessions to prisoners at @HMPThameside
A BIG thanks to @BVintageBoxing for their support & to @reach_sport @PitchPublishing @sarofeen @ScratchShedPub for help with books. #SeeAndEncouragePotential ✍️

[Matt Nixson @MattNixson]

Huge congrats Sarah Turvey & Jenny Hartley, founder of @PRG_UK, for being made OBEs in #KingsBirthdayHonours. The work PRG, part of @giveabookorg, does in prisons and with inmate families is just inspirational. Big shout out to all volunteers & helpers... & prison librarians. 👏

[Paul Burston @PaulBurston]

Such a great event at HMP Thameside - and the feedback from attendees is wonderful. One wrote “I feel blessed to have been a part of this discussion with Paul”
Me too.
#WeCanBeHeroes

[PrisonReadingGroups @PRG_UK]

Prisoners and staff at @HMPThameside were honoured by a visit to the library from @mcashmanCBE .
Special thanks to PRG volunteer Maggie Gallagher for the blog on the event. Click the link to read the full write up. https://t.co/CwfVCRglBJ

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

Delighted to have hosted @SimonCallow at the prison together with @giveabookorg

[Give a Book @giveabookorg]

'The moment you are gripped by a story your life changes.' So said the inimitable @SimonCallow at @HMPThameside. Thanks to @PRG_UK, volunteer Maggie Gallagher, @neil_barclay, @DamianHinds, with great support from #ExpressFeatures @MattNixson @kathopps https://t.co/urPqf5eHnj

[Caroline Green @carolinesgreen]

Very enjoyable morning talking about books and writing with inmates at @HMPThameside Thank you @neil_barclay for inviting me in again!

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

@PRG_UK & @LauraDevineLaw held an author event for @Tracy_Chevalier in @HMPThameside to discuss Girl with a Pearl Earring with 15 prisoners. One said 'Very refreshing to hear Tracy talk, took my focus to the 1600s and out of prison. She is 100% correct, books are gold in prison'.

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

Getting horses into a prison isn't as easy as it sounds...! But we have in HMP Thameside and this important piece of research by Beki Pieri demonstrates the powerful impact of equine therapy with young adults. #DFP2022 #ForensicPsychology #SercoAndProud

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

#SercoAndProud of our Forensic Psychology team! #DFP2022

[Natalie Parrett @NatLeech]

Interesting & potentially myth-busting research from Adam at HMP Thameside, that he presented today at the #DFP2022 conference! "Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on self-harm and violence amongst a prison population." #ForensicPsychology #sercoandproud #SercoPsychologicalServices

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

Last week @HMPThameside held an event with volunteers from @PenguinUKBooks and @PRG_UK to discuss The @Poetry_Pharmacy 2 to a group of 14 prisoners. One participant said 'I felt it was excellent how a bunch of people from all walks of life came together and shared their thoughts'

[🇬🇧Paul Zanon🇮🇹🤍💙⚽ @PaulZanon1972]

7 months ago, prisoners from @HMPThameside embarked on an 8 part Sports Writing Workshop. I had no idea how it would pan out and have been blown away by their response. I received some incredible notes from some of the prisoners. Attached is one of them.... ❤️✍️

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

HMP Thameside is proud to recognise #NoSmokingDay. Four years ago, all @SercoGroup prisons became smoke free sites for prisoners, staff and visitors in an effort to promote better health and cut down on the harm caused by first and second-hand smoking.

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

COVID-19 UPDATE: Please read our latest statement below regarding COVID-19 and how it will affect the prison regime.

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

At HMP Thameside we are proud to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay by recognising the amazing work done by all the great women in our team! We’ll also be streaming @SercoGroup virtual talks for staff to watch discussing gender diversity in the workplace. #BreakTheBias

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

At HMP Thameside we are #SercoAndProud that @MoJ has awarded the contract to run HMP & YOI Fosse Way to Serco and we look forward to welcoming a new prison to the Serco family!

[Serco Group @SercoGroup]

We are delighted to have been awarded a £300m 10yr contract by @MoJGovUK to run Her Majesty’s Prison and Young Offender Institute Fosse Way, following a competitive tender. #SercoAndProud https://t.co/lUth9d4ny6

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

Brilliant work from our partners at @Catch22! We’re #SercoAndProud to be working alongside them.

[Catch22 @Catch22]

Today, @HMIPrisonsnews' Chief Inspector, Charlie Taylor, has published his report on an unannounced inspection of HMP Thameside. In it, he speaks positively about Catch22 and the support provided by our staff in the OMU.

➡️ Read the report in full: https://t.co/1GWzjloXbC

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

The latest prison inspection report from @HMIPrisonsnews has now been published. Check out the image below to see Serco Prison Director, David Bamford’s full statement on the report’s findings. You can read the full report here: https://t.co/MixQgNChSu

[HMP Thameside @HMPThameside]

On April 23 the @readingagency is going to be running @WorldBookNight, which aims to inspire more people to read for pleasure. After recently applying for the World Book Night giveaway, we’re going to be receiving 150 copies of Gypsy Boy by @thatbloodyMikey for prisoners to read.