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THE PRISON SERVICE IS RECRUITING The Northern Ireland Prison Service is recruiting Night Custody Officers (full time) and Prisoner Custody Officers (30 hours). To find out more please visit

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@NIPrisons

4 years

A special day for everyone at Maghaberry. Our staff, along with our partners play a crucial role in building a safer community by supporting and challenging the people in our care to change. #rehabilitation

Justice NI

@Justice_NI

4 years

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal @RoyalFamily visited Davis House at Maghaberry Prison @NIPrisons today. She was there in her role as Patron of the @ButlerTrust which recognises excellence within corrections settings throughout the UK.

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This morning 20 men in our care at Maghaberry are taking part in #belfastcitymarathon within the prison. The specially designed course will coincide with the real event. Many thanks to Gov Magennis, our PE staff and @bfastmet for all their work in organising the event. 1/2

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

The women at Hydebank wanted to do something positive and to show their appreciation for all #keyworkers - so they created ‘The Rainbow of Hope’. They wrote their messages of hope for their families, for our staff who support them, for #NHS staff and others. #rainbowofhope

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@NIPrisons

1 year

Thanks to Santa and his elves at Prison Fellowship, who were very busy on Christmas Eve delivering gifts to the young men and women in our care at Hydebank Wood as a Christmas morning surprise. Great work by Robin and his team.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

The tray-bakes from Hydebank brought a smile to the faces of our #NHS colleagues. Well done to the women in our care who made it possible & to our staff for the vital support they provide. Special thanks to @setrust for getting the treats to the frontline. #rainbowofhope

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Some of the men in our care at Magilligan wanted to show their appreciation for #keyworkers . Their paintings are now displayed in the prison. #InThisTogether

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Congratulations to the men at Maghaberry who passed their GCSE Maths today. A great effort by them, prison staff and the teachers at @bfastmet . Also three men at Magilligan gained A grades in GCSE Art. Well done to them and our partners in @mynwrc . #Rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Christmas @parkrunUK at #lowerdrummans in Magilligan Prison. 35 staff, guests and men in our care came together for the run. Fantastic job - merry Christmas to everyone who took part.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Our staff and the men in our care in Davis House, Maghaberry Prison wanted to join in the #ClapForCarers to show their appreciation for all #keyworkers . Well done. #InThisTogether @Justice_NI @healthdpt @niexecutive @setrust

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

A special tribute from our front-line this evening. Maghaberry Prison sounds its general alarm as part of #ClapForOurCarers while staff show their appreciation. #keyworkers #InThisTogether

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Huge effort by staff and the men in Magilligan to produce surgical gowns and wash bags for our health colleagues on the front-line. #inthistogether #HiddenHeroes

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Staff at Maghaberry Prison have worked with men in our care to create ‘Santa’s Grotto’ for our child centred visits. An an amazing job - well done to everyone. The Grotto will stay open until mid January. @BarnardosNI

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

These days are challenging for many people and sometimes it is the little things that count. Staff and some men in our care at Maghaberry have given sunflowers seedlings to healthcare colleagues at @setrust to show appreciation for #NHS in this national emergency.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Virtual visits went live today across our establishments. Over 40 families were able to connect with a loved one in our care, including a man in Magilligan who hadn’t seen his family in 3 years because they live outside NI. Great work by everyone who made it possible.

Justice NI

@Justice_NI

4 years

Minister Long welcomes @NIPrisons initiative to provide virtual video visits for prisoners to see & chat with family #COVID19 "While face to face visits in prisons have been suspended, contact between families & their loved ones must continue." Visit

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

. @Justice_NI Permanent Secretary Peter May was in Magilligan today to open the new family focused ‘Pirate and Princess Cove’ where fathers in custody can spend time with their children. Keeping families connected during imprisonment is key to #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

1 year

In the lead up to #InternationalMensDay Hydebank has hosted the first of a series of ‘DadsDo’ sessions. Today, was ‘DadsDo Hair’ and With the support of @Belfastmet , fathers learnt how to style their daughters hair. Families play a key role in supporting #rehabilitation .

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Friday was #WorldKindnessDay - staff and the women in our care at Hydebank made tray bakes for NHS workers - each tray carried a Kindness quote. Thanks to our healthcare partners @setrust for facilitating. Another example of prisons being part of the community, not apart from it.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Today our kitchen staff across the three prisons will serve over 1300 Christmas dinners for the people in our care. Thanks to all our staff for the work they do throughout the year and we would like to wish everyone associated with prisons a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

A man in our care at Magilligan has written to a Senior Officer to thank our staff - and colleagues from @setrust - for going ‘the extra mile’ for him. “At all times they presented the Northern Ireland Prison Service in its best light.” Well done.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Well done to all involved at Maghaberry.

Justice NI

@Justice_NI

3 years

📹 Staff at Maghaberry Prison @NIPrisons have created a winter wonderland for children to experience & enjoy as they arrive to visit a loved one at the prison. We went to have a look 🎄

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Keeping families connected is a key part of #rehabilitation . Maghaberry has partnered with @niacro to give over 30 children, whose relatives are in our care, a ‘Halloween Hamper’ with pumpkins, activity packs and sweets. Great work by all involved.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

The Prison Service introduced virtual visits just over a month ago. Last week almost 600 visits took place. That included families from as far away as China, Lithuania and the USA. The reaction from everyone has been overwhelmingly positive.

Justice NI

@Justice_NI

4 years

Minister Long welcomes @NIPrisons initiative to provide virtual video visits for prisoners to see & chat with family #COVID19 "While face to face visits in prisons have been suspended, contact between families & their loved ones must continue." Visit

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

The NI Prison Service would like to wish Director of Prisons Austin Treacy a long and happy retirement. The Learning and Skills building at Hydebank has been renamed ‘The Treacy Centre’ in recognition of his outstanding contribution to prisons over 43 years. Thank you Austin.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

After 39 years of service across the Justice system @Y_J_Agency Director of Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre, Brian Ingram, is retiring. Good luck in your retirement from everyone at the NI Prison Service.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the murder of our colleague David Black. The thoughts of everyone in the Prison Service are with Yvonne, Kyle and Kyra today. We would also urge anyone with information to contact the PSNI.

BBC News NI

@BBCNewsNI

2 years

Widow of murdered prison officer David Black makes fresh appeal for information on the 10th anniversary of his death

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

1 year

Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of @parkrunUK @parkrunIE at Magilligan. What started with a handful of men in our care and prison staff, has grown and grown - with over 70 people taking part yesterday. Healthy minds are key to #rehabilitation .

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

1 year

It has been an exceptional effort by the men who have undergone months of training. Healthy minds and bodies lead to positive choices and are key to #rehabilitation . The men are also raising funds that will go to @AirAmbulanceNI . Well done to everyone who made it happen.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Maghaberry launched its virtual learning programme with our education partners @bfastmet . Week one saw 82 men in our care taking part in over 40 socially distant classes. We will continue to grow the programme as learning & skills is central to rehabilitation.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

“During this time I have only been treated very well...I have completed my NVQ levels 1 & 2 in catering and gained practical experience in the kitchens.” A letter from one of the men in our care at Maghaberry #HiddenHeroes

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Staff and prisoners at Maghaberry have been working to support those in our community who need extra help this Christmas. Ten crates of food, 200 selection boxes, 500 tray bakes, 500 pieces of shortbread and £2,000 was recently delivered to a local Food Bank. 1/2

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@NIPrisons

3 years

A great initiative at Magilligan Prison with our partners @niacro . Director General Ronnie Armour saw how Christmas stockings are being made at the prison, which will be filled with goodies for children of people in our care. Great work by everyone at Magilligan.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

6 years

Congratulations to the two people who achieved A Grades in Art at A Level and another who gained a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science. With @bfastmet and @mynwrc we are supporting people in our care to gain skills that will help them to change. #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Hydebank has made hanging baskets, potted plants and tray bakes for staff and residents at Greerville Manor Care Home. It is a great initiative by our staff and the people in our care. Well done. #HiddenHeroes #JusticeHeroes

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Maghaberry staff welcome coaches from @UlsterRugby for the inaugural ‘UR GAME’ Rugby Tournament, which marked the end of a 12 week programme with 38 people in custody taking part. The programme focused on discipline, respect & team work. Great work by everyone. #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

10 months

This is Ronnie Armour’s last week as Director General. He has led the Service through many challenges, including the pandemic, and built a confident, competent and compassionate organisation. Thank you for your leadership over the past six years and all the best for the future.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

David Savage, a Senior Governor at Maghaberry, will be presented with a @ButlerTrust Award in London for his leadership in helping to deliver the transformation at Maghaberry in recent years. The award is one of only ten across the UK. Congratulations. #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

Everyone in the NI Prison Service wishes our friend and colleague @Doranpaul a long & happy retirement. He gave 32 years of public service in @PBNINews & as Director of Rehabilitation in the NI Prison Service. Thank you for your service & enjoy your well earned retirement!

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Another ‘bun run’ from staff and women in our care at Hydebank to the nurses at the local Covid testing centre. Thank you #NHS #keyworkers

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@NIPrisons

5 months

Governor Savage and Director of Prisons Dave Kennedy visited Northern Ireland's busiest kitchen this morning. Over 3000 hot meals will be cooked in Maghaberry today. Prisons support people to keep all communities safe. Thank you to all our staff who are working over Christmas.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Due to the current restrictions we are holding a much reduced memorial service. Our thoughts are with our bereaved families and the wider prison family. While we cannot gather as normal, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our community. #RemembranceDay

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Maghaberry was delighted to receive the Ruth Mann Trophy from Ruth’s husband Michael and @ButlerTrust Director Simon Shepherd. Presenting the Trophy to the Maghaberry team who delivered autism friendly visits, Michael described the initiative as a ‘beacon of hope’.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Prisons are part of the community, not apart from it. Well done to the staff at Maghaberry Prison who have donated £400 to a local food bank. At this challenging time for our community, it is important that we help those in greatest need. #HiddenHeroes

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

A great effort by the staff and men in our care at Magilligan. Well done!! #HiddenHeroes #JusticeHeroes #InThisTogether

Justice NI

@Justice_NI

4 years

More than 40 Magilligan prisoners @NIPrisons have ran 211 miles during a five-day hike around the prison to raise money for the NHS. Governor Richard Taylor, "Not only have they been able to support the NHS, but their own mental health too.” Read more ➡️

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Family visits are hugely important for people in our care. Positive relationships are vital for #rehabilitation . As part of their work to continually improve facilities for visitors, staff at Magilligan have modernised the visits area to be more comfortable and welcoming.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Ronnie Armour pays tribute to staff & partners at Hydebank following publication of today’s reports. 70% of those in our care left school between 14 & 16 with 50% having no formal qualifications. We support those people to change & play a positive role in society after release.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

1 year

Fantastic news from Hydebank. Say hello to Thor and Freya, the first of our spring lambs to be born this year. Great work by the staff and the young men in our care who made sure all went to plan - mum and lambs are doing well.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Maghaberry has hosted an induction day for families of men in our care who are beginning the ‘Families Matter’ programme. The men will take part in classes focusing on family life and relationships. Special thanks to our partners @BarnardosNI . #familiesmatter #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

6 years

News just reaching us that Hydebank Catering Officer Helen Boyce has won Cook of the Year at the @BBCFoodProg #BBCFoodAwards - an outstanding achievement by Helen and everyone at Hydebank. Well done. #Hydebank #rehabilitation #proud

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

With one day to go to the much anticipated new series of #LineofDuty6 - did you know that Hydebank is also ‘UK Prison Service Blackthorn’? It was great to welcome @martin_compston and the production team to Hydebank last year during filming. #LineOfDuty

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Men in our care have been donating unwanted clothing to the recently set up Maghaberry Clothing Bank. The clothing is then distributed to those men who either enter or leave custody with little or no possessions. A great initiative.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Well done to everyone at Maghaberry. #rehabilitation

Justice NI

@Justice_NI

5 years

A show garden, which was created by prisoners at Maghaberry Prison @NIPrisons has won a @NationalTrustNI Gold Award. The work was carried out as part of the Horticulture @cityandguilds course, delivered at the prison by @bfastmet We went along to find out more #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

Well done to the staff and people in our care at Hydebank who have raised over £3,700 for @CancerFundChild in NI over the past year. A great effort for a great cause. Prisons are part of the community, not apart from it. Well done!

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Tomorrow Magilligan will host its 100th consecutive @parkrun . Lower Drummans parkrun started in early 2018 and has taken place every Saturday come hail, rain or shine. A magnificent achievement by the staff and men in our care. Well done and good luck tomorrow. #rehabilitation

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@NIPrisons

4 years

The first full week has seen over 300 virtual visits taking place across our three establishments. Well done to everyone who made it possible.

Justice NI

@Justice_NI

4 years

Minister Long welcomes @NIPrisons initiative to provide virtual video visits for prisoners to see & chat with family #COVID19 "While face to face visits in prisons have been suspended, contact between families & their loved ones must continue." Visit

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@NIPrisons

5 years

Hydebank Wood College launched a reading together project on #worldbookday19 with parents in custody and their children each getting a copy of the same book which chat about during visits. Thanks to @mothersunion for kindly donating the books. #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

Director General Ronnie Armour visited Maghaberry this morning where he saw the busiest kitchen in NI making 1000s of cooked breakfasts & Christmas dinners. He also chatted with staff and men in our care. A big thank you to all our staff working over Christmas. Merry Christmas

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Congratulations to our Director General Ronnie Armour who has been shortlisted in the @IoDNI ‘Director of the Year Awards 2020’ which recognises leaders across all sectors in Northern Ireland.

IoD Northern Ireland

@IoDNI

4 years

✨DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020✨ We are delighted to announce the Shortlist of 2020 IoD @AIB_NI Director of the Year Awards, recognising leaders across the private, public & third sectors in Northern Ireland. 🍾Celebrating 10 years of our awards!

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Thanks to @williamcrawley for presenting @KoestlerTrust certificates in Magilligan today. Among the awards were 21 for creative writing - more than any other prison in the UK. Thanks to @PrisonArts1 for the work you do to support the people in our care to change.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

We are all #keyworkers Together. From one front-line service to another - a message to our healthcare colleagues from our Director General & Directors of Prisons and Rehabilitation - Thank you #NHS .

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

BBC News - Magilligan fathers captivated by new prison play park

Magilligan fathers captivated by new prison play park

Fathers in Magilligan Prison have built a playground to make family visits more enjoyable.

www.bbc.co.uk

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Huge congratulations to David. This award recognises the pivotal role he has played in the transformation that has taken place at Maghaberry Prison over the last number of years. A proud day for everyone in the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Well done!

Butler Trust

@ButlerTrust

5 years

And the winner of this year's top Award and Princess Royal's Prize is David Savage from HMP Maghaberry #ButlerTrustAwards

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

We work with a wide range of sporting organisations in our ‘Sport 4 All’ programme. @RealCFrampton and @paddyb_ireland explained how boxing changed their lives in a hugely positive way- sport can change the lives of the people in our care. Many thanks for your support.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

1 year

The Governor and deputy Governor joined staff and men in our care for a Christmas Eve @parkrunUK at Magilligan. Thanks to everyone who organise the runs each week and especially at this time of the year. #parkrun @parkrunIE

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Maghaberry Prison held its second visit for families who have people with disabilities and autism. It was a very successful experience for everyone involved. Keeping families in contact plays a major part in #rehabilitation .

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Congratulations to Magilligan who were awarded a 1st and 3rd in the rare breeds category at the #Balmoralshow19 . Animal therapy is used to support vulnerable people in our care and to provide new skills after release - part of our work to challenge and support people to change.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

The staff & women in our care at Hydebank continue to go the extra mile to show their support for the #NHS This week they baked buns for staff working on the front-line in the fight against #covid19 Amazing work – well done #inthistogether #keyworkers #rainbowofhope

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

The Cove was designed and built by staff and the men in our care at Magilligan. It took 30 people just over two months to transform the area into the new play area. Before and after photos demonstrate the skill and effort of everyone who took part. Well done.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

A recent letter from one of the men at Maghaberry. The work of our staff is often unseen, however they work every day to support the people in our care . #rehabilitation

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@NIPrisons

2 years

Amazing initiative at Maghaberry. One Officer mentored a man in our care in the art of crocheting - as a result he is now teaching others, adding new skills and activity hours. The plan is to donate baby hats and blankets to a local Maternity Unit. Watch this space!

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Maintaining family contact, particularly for women with children, is a key pathway for rehabilitation. That is even more important in these challenging times. Well done to staff at Hydebank. Prison mums Zoom in for bedtime stories

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

Congratulations to the Prison Fellowship who celebrate 40 years of service in our prisons - 40 years of supporting prisoners and their families. Delighted to host an event at Hydebank this evening which paid tribute to the Board, staff and volunteers of @PFNI81 . #PrisonsWeek

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

It was great to finally get the opportunity to thank @bria_mongan for her work as Director of Prison Healthcare with @setrust . Bria, who has been a key partner for Prisons since 2014, retired in May. Best wishes from us all for a long, happy and well deserved retirement.

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@NIPrisons

4 years

The ‘Supporting People, Changing Lives’ event was held today in the new Healthcare wing in Davis House, Maghaberry. We heard from @profsiobhanon on research into suicide. It was an incredibly thought provoking presentation. Many thanks to Professor O’Neill.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

The Northern Ireland Prison Service has today held its annual Memorial Service to remember 32 colleagues who lost their lives in the course of duty. #RemembranceDay

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

6 years

Director General Ronnie Armour and Director of Prisons Austin Treacy welcome newly appointed Director of Rehabilitation Paul Doran to @NIPrisons . Welcome to the team. #NIPrisons

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Fantastic news from #ICPABuenosAires2019 - the staff of Maghaberry Prison have been presented with an Excellence Award by the President of the International Corrections and Prisons Association. An outstanding recognition from our peers across the world. 1/4

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@NIPrisons

4 years

Tonight as well as supporting all #keyworkers , we especially send our best wishes to colleagues working in prisons as we all support the people in our care through #COVID19 - #ClapForCarers #InThisTogether - @hmpps @scottishprisons @IrishPrisons

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@NIPrisons

5 years

Magilligan Prison has hosted family centred visits where fathers and their children take part in activities together. The visits are important in strengthening family ties which can play a vital part in #rehabilitation .

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@NIPrisons

6 years

Matt Shields @parkrunUK presents NI Prisons Director General Ronnie Armour with trainers donated by @nbharriers helping prisoners take part in Lower Drummans Park Run at Magilligan Prison #runners4runners #buildingasafercommunity

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

Staff and the men in our care at Maghaberry continue their support for the local community; constructing a wide range of festive garden decorations from recycled material, and donating these to @autism in NI. Giving back while learning new skills #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

We would like to wish all of our staff and their families a very Happy Christmas. A special mention to those working over Christmas to support the people in our care. Director General Ronnie Armour & Governor Dave Kennedy called in today to a very busy kitchen at Maghaberry.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Director General Ronnie Armour has signed a new Service Level Agreement with Louise Warde-Hunter, Principal of Belfast MET, for the delivery of Learning and Skills by @bfastmet and @mynwrc in all three custodial establishments for the next five years. #partnership

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@NIPrisons

4 years

Hydebank is holding a number of events to mark #InternationalWomenDay2020 Women working in the Prison Service make a huge contribution in supporting & challenging people to change. The women in our care also marked the day with a special breakfast, and guest speakers. #IWD2020

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

As a front-line service, the Northern Ireland Prison Service would like to send our best wishes to other #essentialservices , particularly our healthcare partners in @setrust #NHS . Great to see the community getting behind people on the front-line. #keyworkers together.

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@NIPrisons

3 years

“You really made my time in here that bit easier for just listening to me and being there.” One woman’s message to our staff at Hydebank who supported her while she was in our care.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

Prison staff, past and present, & their families were joined by @Justice_NI Minister & the @IrishPrisons to remember our colleagues killed serving the community. Director General Ronnie Armour laid a wreath at the memorial stone on behalf of the Prison Service. #RemembranceDay

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@NIPrisons

5 years

A barbershop has opened at Maghaberry. Run by our partners @bfastmet , it gives prisoners new skills and helps them to get a job when they are released. This is just one of the ways we help to build a safer community by supporting people to change. #rehabilitation #NIprisons

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3 years

David Savage is the new Governor of Maghaberry Prison. Director General Ronnie Armour said, “David has played a pivotal role in Maghaberry over the past number of years....and I have no doubt he will continue the work of his predecessor David Kennedy...” #Rehabilitation

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@NIPrisons

4 years

A big thank you to all #keyworkers from everyone at the Northern Ireland Prison Service. We join #ClapForOurCarers - from the three prisons, to our Prisoner Escorting and Court Custody Service, to Prisons HQ. #InThisTogether

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Director General Ronnie Armour and Olwen Lyner, Chief Executive @NIACRO hosted a festive dinner at Hydebank for families of people in our care. Families play a hugely important role on supporting their loved ones to change. #rehabilitation

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Our staff continue to think of those who need help at this difficult time. Over the past few weeks our Prisoner Escorting and Courts Custody Service has collected supplies for a local foodbank. The first carload was delivered yesterday. Well done to all.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

5 years

Hydebank was delighted to welcome children from @NIACRO Children with Imprisoned Parents project who had lunch and chatted with staff about life in a prison. One of our visitors made this card for their dad. Keeping families together can play a key role in #rehabilitation .

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

‘Thanks a million, billion.’ A simple message from a mother of a man in our custody at Maghaberry after our staff supported him through a difficult time. Thank you for taking time to write to us - it is greatly appreciated.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Our healthcare partners are working alongside prison staff to support people in our care – no more so than now. In response to the challenges they are all facing we have prepared a ‘stand down’ area in Maghaberry for all staff. #IND2020 #Keyworkers Together

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

4 years

Chaplains play a very important role in prison life. They have had to think of new ways to continue their support for the people in our care. On Sunday Fr Stephen and Rev David held a prayer service for everyone at Hydebank through our tannoy system. #Keyworkers Together.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

3 years

This Christmas marks the 5th anniversary of the opening of the Riverside café at Maghaberry. It gives men in our care catering skills & some have left custody into employment within hospitality – over the 5 years the Riverside has also raised over £45,000 for local charities.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

1 year

The women in our care at Hydebank have been busy making up Christmas baskets for Greerville Manor Care Home. Great work by everyone, and special thanks to our staff who have supported the work. Well done.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

We would like to thank all of our staff, and delivery partners, for their work in 2021. Keeping people safe through this unprecedented pandemic has required a huge effort by many people - thank you. We would also like to wish everyone have a happy, peaceful & prosperous 2022.

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NI Prison Service

@NIPrisons

2 years

Earlier this month @Justice_NI Permanent Secretary visited Hydebank to present 75 people in our care with newly obtained qualifications gained with the support of @bfastmet . Learning and skills is at the core of the Secure College and plays a key part in #rehabilitation .

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