London Pathways OPD Progression Service (LPPU) HMP Belmarsh
London Pathways OPD Progression Service (LPPU) HMP Belmarsh
Site Name
London Pathways OPD Progression Service (LPPU) HMP Belmarsh
Address: LPPU HMP Belmarsh Western Way Thamesmead, London SE28 0EB
Service(s) provided
Secure, Specialist, Forensic, Assessment, Therapy
Suitable for:
A prisoner is potentially suitable for the LPPu If:
- his case is held by London probation and he is likely to be released to London
- he has been assessed at some point during his current sentence as presenting a high likelihood of violent or sexual offence repetition, and high or very high risk of harm
- he has longstanding emotional and interpersonal difficulties that are likely to reflect a severe PD
- there is a link between his personality difficulties and his offending and risk
- the LPPu is the most appropriate place to facilitate progression
- he has between 12 and 24 months to serve before release into the community.
- the LPPu would be part of a planned transfer from a secure hospital to a prison as part of a progression pathway
- further support is required to obtain a parole board recommendation of release or progressive move, and the LPPu’s role in achieving this can be clearly identified
- the prisoner has been recalled for breaching his licence conditions.
- there are un‐resolvable conflicts with other prisoners or staff at Belmarsh.
- he is better placed on a vulnerable prisoner unit.
- he requires enhanced staffing due to the risk of violence in a secure setting.
- his needs can be better met elsewhere.
- the benefits of being on the LPPu are not clear.
- he requires a drug or alcohol detoxification.
- the home prison establishment is not prepared to accept him back during the first 6 months
Other prisoners may be considered if:
A prisoner may not be suitable if:
Opening / Clinic Times
Telephone
0208 3314697
Access to Service
Referral
Referral Process
All referrals must be made by Offender Managers, by sending referral information and the LPPU Prisoner Pre-Admission Questionnaire to the relevant prison OMU and EPU Prison Lead. Referrals must include: name, DOB, anticipated release address, index offence and offence history details, sentence and release dates, details of any unsuccessful parole hearings, relevant background information, a brief formulation (if available) and reasons for the referral.
Full referral guidelines can be accessed from Nikki.Jeffcote@oxleas.nhs.uk, colin.campbell8@nhs.net or sally.bing@hmps.gsi.gov.uk.
LPPU HMP Belmarsh Western Way Thamesmead, London SE28 0EB