HMP Thameside
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HMP Thameside is a local category B resettlement prison in the Thamesmead area of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, South-East London and is situated next to HMPs Belmarsh.
Thameside is London’s only private prison and can currently hold 1232 convicted and remand male prisoners. A new-build prison, successfully completed in March 2012, Serco has run the facility since it opened. The prison quickly and safely respond to the needs of the custodial population within the heart of London.
Tweets from HMP Thameside
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 https://t.co/Np0BZRSQjG
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' https://t.co/bI4G8xERWO