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Rules about contacting someone in prison - including sending and getting letters and communicating by telephone

Advice and information if you know someone in prison - including details of the Offenders’ Families Helpline

Find out about prison visiting rules, how often you can visit someone, and arranging a visit

Search for a prison using the A to Z list or by region