Long Lartin Prison
Long Lartin is a high security men’s prison in Evesham, Worcestershire.
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Book and plan your visit to Long Lartin
To visit someone in Long Lartin you must:
- be on that person’s visitor list
- book your visit 3 days in advance
- have the required ID with you when you go
Up to 2 adults (over 18) can visit at once along with 2 children (under 18).
There may be a limit to the number of visits a prisoner can have. You can check this with Long Lartin.
Help with the cost of your visit
If you get certain benefits or have an NHS health certificate, you might be able to get help with the costs of your visit, including:
- travel to Long Lartin
- somewhere to stay overnight
- meals
How to book family and friends visits
You can book your visit by telephone. There is no online booking service available.
Booking line: 01386 295 188
The booking line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm
Find out about call charges
Visiting times:
- Tuesday: 2pm to 4:30pm
- Thursday: 2pm to 4:30pm
- Saturday: 2pm to 4:30pm
- Sunday: 2pm to 4:30pm
Visitors are entitled to a one hour visit. More time may be allowed if available on the day. You should try to arrive at least half an hour before your visit time to allow for checking in and security.
How to book legal and professional visits
You can book your legal visit by emailing [email protected]
You can also book your visit by telephone on 01386 295 188
Booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm
Find out about call charges
Visiting times:
- Tuesday: 9:30am to 11:30am
- Thursdays: 9:30am to 11:30am
Getting to Long Lartin
The closest railway station is Honeybourne. From there you can get a taxi.
To plan your journey by public transport:
There is a free visitors car park.
Visitors are welcome to arrive for their visit anytime from 1:15pm in order to start the booking in process.
Entering Long Lartin
All visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering the prison. Read the list of acceptable forms of ID when visiting a prison.
On a first time visit, any persons over the age of 18 will also need to provide proof of their address. Visitors will need to provide a suitable form of identification each time they visit HMP Long Lartin.
All visitors will be subject to searching procedures, including children, before their visit is allowed to take place. This includes going through a metal detection portal, a metal detector being directed around their body and a full rub down search. You may also be sniffed by security dogs.
Long Lartin has a strict dress code policy, which means visitors should wear smart clothes and proper shoes (no toe-caps or flip flops). It also means no vests, no low-cut tops, no shorts, no ripped clothes, no camouflage print or offensive slogans, no short dresses and no headwear, other than that worn for religious reasons. Visitors must adhere to the prison dress code that applies, further details can be requested on your first visit or by telephoning the visits booking line.
There will be refreshments available to purchase during your visit.
You are permitted to take in money to the value of £20 per person but this can only be in coins and no notes.
There are strict controls on what you can take into Long Lartin. You will have to leave most of the things you have with you in a locker (£1 refunded) or with security. This includes pushchairs and car seats. If you’re visiting with a baby, you can take in 3 nappies, baby wipes, baby bottle, a dummy and an unopened jar of baby food or an unopened carton of milk.
You will be told the rules by an officer at the start of your visit. If you break the rules, your visit could be cancelled and you could be banned from visiting again.
Call the booking line if you have any questions about visiting.
Visiting facilities
The visitors centre opens at 12pm.
A family support worker can help with information about prison routines, visiting procedures and other organisations offering support to families with someone in prison.
There will be refreshments available to purchase during your visit.
For visitors with disabilities, you can ask the staff for assistance. There are no steps to the visitor centre and there is a disabled toilet.
Family days
HMP Long Lartin run 7 family days a year which take place in each school holiday with 2 in the summer holidays.
Keep in touch with someone at Long Lartin
There are several ways you can keep in touch with a prisoner during their time at Long Lartin. For further information contact: www.prisonadvice.org.uk
Prisoners’ Families Helpline: 0808 808 2003
Secure video calls
To have a secure video call with someone in this prison you need to:
- Download the Prison Video app
- Create an account
- Register all visitors
- Add the prisoner to your contact list.
How to book a secure video call
Secure video calls at this prison can be requested by prisoners only.
You will receive a notification if a prisoner has requested a video call with you.
Phone calls
Prisoners do not have phones in their cells so they will always have to call you. They have to buy phone credits to do this.
They can phone anyone named on their list of friends and family. This list is checked by security when they first arrive so it may take a few days before they are able to call.
You can also exchange voicemails using the Prison Voicemail service.
Officers may listen to phone calls as a way of preventing crime and helping keep people safe.
You can send emails to someone in Long Lartin using the Email a Prisoner service.
You might also be able to attach photos and receive replies from the prisoner, depending on the rules at Long Lartin.
Letters
You can write at any time.
Include the person’s name and prisoner number on the envelope.
If you do not know their prisoner number, contact Long Lartin.
All post, apart from legal letters, will be opened and checked by officers.
Send money and gifts
You can use the free and fast online service to send money to someone in prison.
You can no longer send money by bank transfer, cheque, postal order or send cash by post.
If you cannot use the online service, you may be able to apply for an exemption - for example if you:
- are unable to use a computer, a smart phone or the internet
- do not have a debit card
This will allow you to send money by post.
Gifts and parcels
People in Long Lartin are given a list of approved items that can be sent to them as gifts. Contact Long Lartin for more information on what’s allowed.
Family and friends of prisoners are permitted to send books directly to their loved ones, or can order books from approved retailers, which can source and send the books on to prisoners. For the full list of approved retailers, you can read the HMPPS Incentives Policy, Annex F.
Men can also apply for one clothing package and one electrical package a year, depending on ‘privileges’.
Make sure to include the prisoners name and prison number on the parcel.
All parcels will be opened and checked by officers.
Life at Long Lartin
Long Lartin is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where men can learn new skills to help them on release.
Security and safeguarding
Every person at Long Lartin has a right to feel safe. The staff are responsible for their safeguarding and welfare at all times.
For further information about what to do when you are worried or concerned about someone in prison visit the Prisoners’ Families helpline website.
Arrival and first night
When a prisoner first arrives at Long Lartin, they will be able to contact a family member by phone. This could be quite late in the evening, depending on the time they arrive.
They will get to speak to someone who will check how they’re feeling and ask about any immediate health and wellbeing needs.
Induction
Each prisoner who arrives at Long Lartin gets an induction that lasts about a week. They will meet professionals who will help them with:
- health and wellbeing, including mental and sexual health
- any substance misuse issues, including drugs and alcohol
- personal development in custody and on release, including skills, education and training
- other support (sometimes called ‘interventions’), such as managing difficult emotions
Everyone also finds out about the rules, fire safety, and how things like calls and visits work.
A prisoner offender manager (POM) is allocated to the new prisoner who will support them with risk reduction, transfers, parole and any other issues that come up.
Accommodation
Long Lartin houses over 600 prisoners in single cells. There are 6 residential units and a detainee unit. All units are supported by healthcare, programmes and segregation units.
There is an Incentives and Earned Privileges (IEP) system so prisoners can earn a cell with in-cell TV and cooking facilities.
All wings have cells with in-cell TV, table tennis and pool tables. There is a gym with a full size sports hall, weight training room, classroom and all weather area. Prisoners can apply for up to 5 sessions a week, as well as training for qualifications.
Education and work
Vocational training includes woodcraft, bricklaying, barbering, industrial cleaning, laundry and painting and decorating.
Work activities also include contract work earning enhanced wages.
The education department offers a wide range of learning opportunities both in the classroom and the workplace. It focuses on the need to raise basic skills with a fully equipped Skills for Life Workshop, whilst also offering Open University courses to those who wish to study at degree level. The library provides a wide range of reading material and music.
Offender behaviour programmes offer courses to those who struggle with emotional management, violence and substance abuse problems. All prisoners are subject to mandatory drugs testing (MDT). There is a personal officer scheme and drugs counselling.
The multi-faith chaplaincy team provides pastoral care for staff and prisoners. The aim is to help prisoners to discover and develop a spiritual awareness both individually and in groups. General activities like art, music, concerts, seminars and bereavement support are also offered.
Organisations Long Lartin works with
Worcestershire Primary Care NHS Trust provides a team of multi-disciplinary nurses and agency GPs for the healthcare centre.
Services include mental health, physiotherapy (help with physical injuries and pain), a dentist, optician and podiatrist (for foot problems).
Support for family and friends
Find out about advice and helplines for family and friends.
To contact our head of family provision at Long Lartin please email Business Hub: [email protected]
Support at Long Lartin
The Prison Advice and Care Trust (PACT) offer help and support to families and friends with someone in prison.
Concerns, problems and complaints
In an emergency
Call 01386 295 100 if you think a prisoner is at immediate risk of harm. Ask for the Orderly Officer and explain that your concern is an emergency.
| Contact category | Phone number | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Non-emergency | 0800 4961 455 | Call this number if you have concerns about a prisoner’s safety or wellbeing which are serious but not life-threatening or complete a safer custody contact form on the Prisoners’ Families Helpline website. |
| Staff Integrity Hotline | 0800 917 6877 (24 hours answering machine) |
This number can be called anonymously. If you are concerned about a prisoner being bullied by a member of staff, you can use this number. As this line is managed separately from the prison, you can call this number anonymously. |
| Prisoners’ Families Helpline | 0808 808 2003 | The Prisoners’ Families Helpline can provide confidential support, advice and guidance. |
| Unwanted Prisoner Contact | 0300 060 6699 | If a prisoner is contacting you and you want them to stop, you can use the Unwanted Prisoner Contact Service. You can complete the Stop prisoner contact online form, email [email protected] or contact by phone. |
Problems and complaints
If you have a problem contact Long Lartin.
Inspection reports
HM Prison and Probation Service publishes action plans for Long Lartin in response to independent inspections.
Contact Long Lartin
Governor: Babafemi Dada
Telephone: 01386 295 100
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Fax: 01386 295 101
Find out about call charges
In an emergency, call 0800 496 1455.
Email: [email protected]
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Address
HMP Long Lartin
South Littleton
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 8TZ
Updates to this page
Published 5 May 2020Last updated 2 August 2022 + show all updates
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Secure video calls update.
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Updated visiting guidance based on 1 April COVID rule changes
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Added link to new safer custody information under Security and safeguarding.
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Visiting information updated.
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Updated visiting information: Testing for visitors aged 12 and over.
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Added link to information about testing for physical contact at visits.
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New visiting times and booking information added.
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New visiting times and booking information added.
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Prison moved into National Stage 3 framework and is now preparing to open visits for family, friends and significant others. We will update this page with specific visiting information as soon as possible.
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Updated prison info
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Updated visiting information in line with new local restriction tiers.
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Updated visiting information in line with new national restrictions in England.
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COVID visit times update
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Updated visiting information in line with coronavirus restrictions.
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Updated visiting information in line with coronavirus restrictions.
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Added confirmation of secure video calls being made available at this prison.
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First published.