Health and disability
What this chapter covers
- Health checks when you arrive in prison
Information about the initial health assessment, what questions the doctor will ask and signing a Consent to Receive Medical Treatment form - Ongoing medical care while in prison
Your right to see a doctor, and making a complaint about healthcare - Specific health needs and conditions
Information about terminal illness, managing prescribed medications, special diets and medical aids - Disability rights and support inside prison
Support for disabilities and mental health - Dental care
The standards of dental care you can expect and minimum entitlements - Mental health
Information about accessing mental health services and the law under the Mental Health Act - Drug and alcohol problems
Help quitting smoking and going to drug/alcohol counselling
