RECONNECT offers short term support to people leaving prison. 

This includes people: 

  • leaving prison in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, or
  • returning to Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire from prisons elsewhere in England. 

RECONNECT helps people reconnect with healthcare services in the community. 

We do not provide medical treatment and cannot replace existing care providers. 

RECONNECT also supports people returning to other areas in England through a cross border pathway. 

Please speak to the RECONNECT team before making a referral for this type of support.

The RECONNECT team 

The team includes: 

  • a Team Leader
  • RECONNECT Practitioners
  • Peer Support Workers
  • Community Support Workers  

Who can RECONNECT support? 

To be eligible for Nottinghamshire RECONNECT, the person must: 

  • be in prison, and
  • be returning to Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire.

They must also:

  • have a health need, and
  • be willing to engage with services.

Health needs can include:

  • physical health needs
  • mental health needs
  • neurodevelopmental conditions
  • substance misuse
  • complex or multiple needs

The person may struggle with resettlement because of issues such as: 

  • difficulty looking after their health and wellbeing
  • problems managing appointments
  • chaotic or unsettled behaviour

What support can RECONNECT offer?

Once a referral is received, RECONNECT staff will complete a full needs assessment. 

Following the assessment, a decision will be made about whether the person can be taken onto the caseload.

If accepted, RECONNECT can offer support such as:

  • advocacy
  • support to prepare for release from prison
  • help with moving back into the community
  • linking with healthcare and other services
  • peer support 
  • support to attend appointments (transport is not provided)
  • building confidence and self esteem
  • promoting independence
  • referrals to other services where needed 

How to refer

Please call us on 01623 484818 or via email: nottsreconnect@nottshc.nhs.uk if you wish to discuss a possible referral to our service.

 

Who can refer to RECONNECT?

Referrals can be made for remand and sentenced prisoners. Referrals can come from the prisoner themselves, family / carers, Prison and Probation partners (i.e. offender management), substance misuse services, prison healthcare, Liaison and Diversion services. 

Please contact us to discuss the referral. Please also try to refer sooner, rather than waiting until nearer to the release date, to assist us to plan and create a robust support package.

Contact and find us

The Team works Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm and can be called on 01623 484818 or via email: nottsreconnect@nottshc.nhs.uk.

The RECONNECT Team are based within at HMP Nottingham and HMP Ranby, and have team bases at:

North Team base
Heatherdene
3 Crow Hill Drive
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG19 7AE. 

South Team base
Westminster House
598 The Wells Road
Nottingham
NG3 3AA.

Travelling to Heatherdene

Find your way here

Use Google Maps to find the best route to Heatherdene.

 

Bus

You can get to the site using Stagecoach and Nottsbus Connect bus routes:

 

Bike

There is no designated cycling storage available on site.

You can plan your journey online by visiting the CycleStreets website.

Cycling to our sites is not only carbon emission free but is also excellent for physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Train

The nearest station is Mansfield Woodhouse Station (Less than a 1 mile). 

For help planning your journey please visit: Plan Your Journey | Traveline

 

Parking

There is limited free visitor and service user parking onsite.

Travelling to Westminster House

Find your way here

Use Google Maps to find the best route to Westminster House.

 

Bus

You can get to the site using Nottingham City Transport (NCT) bus routes 40,41, 60:

 

Bike

Sheffield cycling stands available a short walk away at Duncan Macmillan House.

You can plan your journey online by visiting the CycleStreets website.

Cycling to our sites is not only carbon emission free but is also excellent for physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Train

The nearest train station is Nottingham (3 miles) and Carlton (3 miles).

For help planning your journey please visit: Plan Your Journey | Traveline

 

Parking

Limited free onsite parking is available for visitors and service users.

Alternative parking available at Duncan Macmillan House (NG3 6AA).

Information for health professionals

How to refer someone to this service

Please call us on 01623 484818 or via email: nottsreconnect@nottshc.nhs.uk if you wish to discuss a possible referral to our service.

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