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Prisoners: Hunger Strikes

Asked by Sarah GreenLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 January 2026UIN 101499

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what clinical monitoring arrangements are in place for prisoners who have been on hunger strike for more than 14 days.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

Healthcare services in the prison estate are commissioned by NHS England. All prison healthcare providers are commissioned and contracted to use National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines and have pathways of care in place for people refusing food and/or fluid. If a person requires hospital care this will also be available and facilitated.

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