HMP Isle of Wight

We carried out a CQC focused follow-up inspection in conjunction with an independent review of progress (IRP)inspection with His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) of healthcare services provided by Practice Plus Group Health & Rehabilitation Services Limited (PPG) at HMP Isle of Wight on 5 to 7 June 2023. This was in response to a joint HMIP and CQC comprehensive inspection carried out in October 2022 when we found the quality of care required improvement. We issued one Requirement Notice in relation to Regulation 17: Good governance.

At this inspection we found:

• Overall governance processes had been improved and reviewed. Audits and action plans ensured better oversight with improved accountability.
• Oversight of pharmacy medicines, including controlled drugs was improved.
• Improved policies and procedures ensured out of date stock or excessive returned unused medicines were not retained on site.
• The quality of care records had improved.