- Many prisoners have mental health problems. 72% of male and 70% of female sentenced prisoners suffer from two or  more mental health disorders. 20% of prisoners have four of the five major mental health disorders.10% of men and 30% of women have had a previous psychiatric admission before they come into prison.Neurotic and personality disorders are particularly prevalent - 40% of male and 63% of female sentenced prisoners have a neurotic disorder, over three times the level in the general population. 62% of male and 57% of female sentenced prisoners have a personality disorder.

  - According to Michael Spurr, NOMS Chief Operating Officer, at any one time 10% of the prison population has ‘serious mental health problems’.

 - Women in prison are twice as likely to have an eating disorder as women in the general population.

Care not Custody was inspired by the death of the son of a Norfolk WI member. He committed suicide in HMP Manchester after having been let down by health and social services and the criminal justice system. You can download the action pack here and watch the Care not Custody film here.