This report concludes a programme of research entitled A Critical Analysis of the Mental
Health Needs of Older Prisoners. The analysis was funded by a grant from the National
Institute of Health Research under the Research for Patient Benefit programme, awarded to
South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Staffordshire University. South
Staffordshire PCT has responsibility for providing primary care services in two of the four
participating prisons and mental health in-reach services to all four prisons. The research
programme began in September 2007 and concluded in August 2009.