Get help with prison visits
Apply to cover the costs of visiting a partner or close family member in prison with the Help with Prison Visits scheme.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Guidance to apply for financial help to visit someone in prison.
Get help with the cost of prison visits using the online service.
Last updated 21 February 2024 + show all updates
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Guidance document replaced with latest version. Confirmation of a visit form replaced with latest version.
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Guidance updated as part of launching the assisted prison visits digital service.
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Welsh language version of the guide to applying was added
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An updated guide to the assisted prison visits scheme and an updated application form have been added to this page.
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First published.