Sodexo

Covid-19

Update on social visits – 8 April 2021

We know that the last few months have been difficult and frustrating for many people, especially with social prison visits suspended.

As restrictions are being gradually eased across the country, we have been looking at ways in which some social visits can take place. Our key consideration has, and will always be, to ensure that the changes we make are both appropriate and safe. Staff have been working very hard to ensure the Visits Area is Covid-19 safe and from the 13 April we will be welcoming Visitors back into HMP Bronzefield.

We know that you will be anxious to see your loved ones in person again; but the threat of coronavirus has not gone away, and so visits cannot simply return to ‘normal’. At present we will be welcoming only close/immediate family members or significant other (such as partner, foster parent, grandparent or carer).

Please note:

• Visitors aged 11 years and over will be required to wear a facemask unless exempt
• Strictly 3 visitors per visit from the same household  e.g. 1 adult 2 children, or 2 adults 1 child (not 3 adults)
• Visits will run Tuesday to Thursday and at weekends
• Visits will be booked in accordance of Residents social bubbles within Bronzefield to minimise risk of cross contamination
• Any plans may be subject to change, at any time, depending on local or national circumstances