Serco provides secure detention services on behalf of government immigration departments. We manage facilities and provide services that ensure the safe and caring detention of people awaiting information on their asylum status.
Focused on the needs of the individual and recognising different cultures and religions, we deliver the best care we can during an incredibly stressful and challenging period in their life, providing a welcoming, comfortable and as interesting a time as possible while they are with us.
We work with a wide range of specialist partners, introducing innovations and using technology in creative ways to improve the experience of service-users providing more autonomy and better access to available facilities
Our Immigration Removal Centres (IRC):
Yarl’s Wood IRC
Yarl’s Wood IRC is a fully contained residential centre housing adult women and adult family groups awaiting immigration clearance. It has been operated by Serco on behalf of HOIE (Home Office Immigration Enforcement) since April 2007.
Gatwick IRC
Gatwick IRCs comprises Brook House and Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centres. Gatwick Pre-Departure Accommodation (PDA) is a small, discreet facility annexed to Tinsley House which provides short stay accommodation and support to families with children under 18 years of age.
Derwentside IRC
Derwentside IRC is a fully contained residential centre housing adult women. At the heart of our work is the emotional and practical support we offer to people in our Centre.