[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"prison-cases-brixton":3,"prison-brixton":5,"stats-overview":33},{"data":4},[],{"id":6,"slug":7,"name":8,"address":9,"visit_hours":10,"email":11,"phone":12,"description":13,"established":14,"inp_report":15,"capacity":16,"ff1":11,"ff2":11,"ff3":17,"ff4":11,"ff5":11,"ff6":11,"ff7":11,"ff8":11,"aerialimage":11,"buildingimage":11,"category_id":18,"country_id":19,"county_id":20,"city":11,"city_id":11,"urn_id":11,"operator_id":11,"updated_at":21,"created_at":11,"govuk_slug":22,"govuk_updated_at":23,"visiting_text":24,"keep_in_touch_text":25,"send_money_text":26,"life_text":27,"support_text":28,"contact_text":29,"operator_name":30,"operating_for":11,"latitude":31,"longitude":32},"11","brixton","Brixton","P O Box 369, Jebb Avenue, London SW2 5XF","Visiting hours are between 08:30 – 09:30, 10:00 – 11:00, 13:15 – 14:15 and 14:45 – 15:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturday visits are between 08:45 – 09:45, 10:15 – 11:15, 13:45 – 14:45 and 15:15 – 16:15, and Sunday visits are between 13:45 and 16:15.",null,"+4420 8588 6000","HMP Brixton is located in Lambeth, in inner south London. It has been a resettlement prison since July 2012, and currently holds category C\u002FD prisoners. The original buildings date back as far as 1819, when it was then called the Surrey House of Correction. In these early years, overcrowding was a serious problem. However, by the mid-19th century, conditions had started to improve. These days, HMP Brixton holds up to 798 prisoners.","1820","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk\u002Fhmiprisons\u002Finspections\u002Fhmp-brixton-2\u002F",798,"(NULL)","3",101,160,"2026-10-07T08:31:42.000Z","brixton-prison","2025-10-21T12:27:28.000Z","To visit someone in Brixton Prison you must:\n\n- be on that person's visitor list\n- book your visit up to 28 days in advance\n- have the required ID with you when you go\n\nAt least one visitor must be 18 or older at every visit.\n\nThere may be a limit to the number of visits a person can have. You can check this with Brixton Prison.\n\nContact Brixton Prison if you have any questions about visiting.\n\nHelp with the cost of your visit\n\nIf you get certain benefits or have an NHS health certificate, you might be able to get help with the costs of your visit (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fhelp-with-prison-visits), including:\n\n- travel to Brixton Prison\n- somewhere to stay overnight\n- meals\n\nHow to book family and friends visits\n\nTo arrange a visit you can:\n\n- book your visit online (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fprison-visits)\n- telephone 0208 678 1433\n\nThe booking line opens:\n\n- Monday to Thursday: 1:15pm to 4pm\n- Friday: 9am to 11:45am\n\nFind out about call charges (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fcall-charges)\n\nVisiting times\n\nVisiting times:\n\n- Monday to Thursday, 2:15pm to 3:15pm and 4pm to 5pm\n- Friday, no visits\n- Saturday, 9:15am to 10:15am, 10:45am to 11:45am, 2:15pm to 3:15pm and 3:45pm to 4:45pm\n- Sunday, 9:15 am to 10:15am, 10:45am to 11:45am for all prisoners and 2:15pm to 4:15pm for Enhanced prisoners only\n\nYou should arrive at the prison 30 minutes before your visit to allow time to get through security.\n\nPlease keep an eye out for our family service providers newsletter for details of additional family days and extended visits. There will be one off sessions during each school holiday: February, Easter, May, Summer, October, and Christmas.\n\nHow to book official visits\n\nTo arrange an official visit you can:\n\n- email, legalvisits.brixton@justice.gov.uk\n\nYou can call, 0208 588 6230 for visiting queries.\n\nQuery line opens, Monday to Friday, 9am midday and 1pm to 4pm.\n\nFind out about call charges (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fcall-charges)\n\nOfficial video and face to face visits:\n\n- Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 9:30am, 10:15am to 11:15am, 2:15pm to 3:15pm, 4pm to 5pm\n\nGetting to Brixton Prison\n\nFind Brixton Prison on a map (https:\u002F\u002Fconsent.google.com\u002Fm?continue=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fplace\u002FHMP%2BBrixton\u002F@51.4517937,-0.125168,15z\u002Fdata%3D!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x4f5dd446fe34535d!8m2!3d51.4517937!4d-0.125168?shorturl%3D1&gl=IE&m=0&pc=m&uxe=eomtm&cm=2&hl=en&src=1)\n\nBrixton Prison is about a mile from Brixton railway and underground stations. Several local bus routes pass the prison.\n\nTo plan your journey by public transport:\n\n- use Transport for London journey planner (https:\u002F\u002Ftfl.gov.uk\u002Fplan-a-journey\u002F)\n- use National Rail Enquiries (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nationalrail.co.uk\u002F)\n\nThere is no visitor parking at the prison and local roads are restricted to permit holders.\n\nEntering Brixton Prison\n\nAll visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering the prison. Read the list of acceptable forms of ID for all visitors. (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fpublications\u002Fmanagement-of-security-at-visits-policy-framework-closed-estate\u002Facceptable-forms-of-identification-id-when-visiting-a-prison-in-england-and-wales-annex-a)\n\nAll visitors will need to be given a pat-down search, including children. You may also be sniffed by security dogs.\n\nBrixton Prison has a strict dress code policy which means visitors should dress appropriately. You may be turned away if you are wearing items like vests, low-cut tops, high-cut shorts or dresses, ripped jeans, flip-flops or headwear other than that worn for religious reasons. Additionally, you cannot wear anything with offensive patterns or slogans and visitors over 13 cannot wear sports team clothing or logos. Ask in the visitors centre if you have questions about the dress code.\n\nSnack bags are available from the PACT centre when you book in for your visit.\n\nYou can order food online (https:\u002F\u002Ffrontend.menuu.com\u002F?restaurantId=52601980&theme=DARK&typeId=70170034#\u002Fdine-pay).\n\nYou will need to register an account and have the full name which matches the name of the prisoner, date of birth and prisoner number.\n\nAll orders placed online will be cooked in the Clink Bakery and delivered to your loved one. This is for enhanced prisoners only.\n\nThere are strict controls on what you can take into Brixton Prison. You will have to leave most of the things you have with you in a locker or with security, including pushchairs and car seats. You will need a £1 coin for the locker.\n\nYou will be told the rules by an officer at the start of your visit. If you break the rules, your visit could be cancelled and you could be banned from visiting again.\n\nVisiting facilities\n\nThere is a visitors centre run by the Prison Advice and Care Trust (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonadvice.org.uk\u002Fhmp-brixton) charity.\n\nEmail: brixton@prisonadvice.org.uk Telephone: 07749 389326 Find out about call charges (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fcall-charges)\n\nYou can purchase food and drinks via the Clinks bakery which will be","There are several ways you can keep in touch with a resident during their time at Brixton Prison.\n\nSecure video calls\n\nTo have a secure video call with someone in this prison you need to:\n\n- Download the Prison Video app (https:\u002F\u002Fprisonvideo.com\u002Fapp)\n- Create an account\n- Register all visitors\n- Add the prisoner to your contact list\n\nHow to book a secure video call\n\nYou can request a secure video call with someone in this prison via the Prison Video app.\n\nYou will receive a notification when your request has been accepted.\n\nRead more about how the Prison Video app works (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fguidance\u002Fvisit-a-prisoner-using-a-video-call)\n\nPhone calls\n\nPrisoners now have phones in their cells which they can use by purchasing phone credits. The in cell phones shut of at 11pm.\n\nThey can phone anyone named on their list of friends and family. This list is checked by security when they first arrive so it may take a few days before they are able to call.\n\nYou can also exchange voicemails using the Prison Voicemail service (https:\u002F\u002Fprisonvoicemail.com\u002F).\n\nOfficers may listen to phone calls as a way of preventing crime and helping keep people safe.\n\nEmail\n\nYou can send emails to someone in Brixton Prison using the Email a Prisoner service (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.emailaprisoner.com\u002F).\n\nYou might also be able to attach photos and receive replies from the resident, depending on the rules at Brixton Prison.\n\nLetters\n\nYou can write at any time.\n\nInclude the person's name and prisoner number on the envelope.\n\nIf you do not know their prisoner number, contact Brixton Prison.\n\nAll post apart from legal letters will be opened and checked by officers.\n\nNational Prison Radio's Family and Friends request show\n\nNational Prison Radio broadcasts into prison cells across England and Wales 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\n\nFamily and friends can stay connected with their loved ones in prison by sending song requests, written messages and voice recordings. They are then read and played out on weekly episodes.\n\nYou can send in a message, and hear the show, at nationalprisonradio.com (https:\u002F\u002Fprison.radio\u002Fnational-prison-radio\u002F#songrequest)","You can use the free and fast online service to send money to someone in prison (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fsend-prisoner-money).\n\nYou can no longer send money by bank transfer, cheque, postal order or send cash by post.\n\nIf you cannot use the online service, you may be able to apply for an exemption (https:\u002F\u002Fsend-money-to-prisoner.service.gov.uk\u002Fhelp\u002Fapply-for-exemption\u002F) - for example if you:\n\n- are unable to use a computer, a smart phone or the internet\n- do not have a debit card\n\nThis will allow you to send money by post.\n\nGifts and parcels\n\nResidents can apply for permission to receive parcels from loved ones.\n\nAsk in the visitors centre for more information on what's allowed and how it works.\n\nFriends and families of prisoners are permitted to send books directly to their loved ones, or can order books from approved retailers, which can source and send the books on to prisoners.\n\nFor the full list of approved retailers, you can read Prison education and library services, Annex A (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fpublications\u002Fprison-education-and-library-services-for-adult-prisons-in-england\u002Fannex-a-sending-and-handing-in-of-books-to-prisoners).\n\nAll prisoners are entitled to an annual clothing exchange, this has to be pre-approved by the reception staff. Please do not post parcels until your family member\u002Ffriend has this authority or parcels will be rejected.","Brixton Prison is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where prisoners can learn new skills to help them on release.\n\nSecurity and safeguarding\n\nEvery person at Brixton Prison has a right to feel safe. The staff are responsible for their safeguarding and welfare at all times.\n\nFor further information about what to do when you are worried or concerned about someone in prison visit the Prisoners' Families helpline website (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonersfamilies.org\u002Fpages\u002Fcategory\u002Fneed-urgent-help?Take=24).\n\nArrival and first night\n\nWhen a resident first arrives at Brixton Prison, they will be able to contact a family member by phone. This could be quite late in the evening, depending on the time they arrive.\n\nThey will get to speak to someone who will check how they're feeling and ask about any immediate health and wellbeing needs.\n\nInduction\n\nEach person who arrives at Brixton Prison gets an induction that lasts about 3 to 4 days. They will meet professionals who will help them with:\n\n- health and wellbeing, including mental and sexual health\n- any substance misuse issues, including drugs and alcohol\n- personal development in custody and on release, including skills, education and training\n- other support (sometimes called ‘interventions'), such as managing difficult emotions\n\nEveryone also finds out about the rules, fire safety, and how things like calls and visits work.\n\nAccommodation\n\nAround 800 prisoners are at Brixton across 5 wings. These are A, B, C, D and G wings.\n\nBrixton Prison has a diverse, multi-faith chaplaincy team providing support to residents.\n\nEducation and work\n\nPrisoners have access to education and training provided by People Plus (https:\u002F\u002Fpeopleplus.co.uk\u002F).\n\nSubjects include English, maths and writing skills. They also have access to a range of work-based courses on radio production, health and safety, retail and customer services, business, cleaning services, and more.\n\nBrixton Prison partners with several local businesses to provide work experience to residents as well as work opportunities on release:\n\n- Bounceback (painting and decoration)\n- The Clink Charity (catering)\n- The Clink Bakery\n\nPrisoners can also gain work in various roles throughout the prison.\n\nOrganisations Brixton Prison works with\n\nBrixton is a venue for the The Clink Restaurant (https:\u002F\u002Ftheclinkcharity.org\u002Frestaurants\u002Fbrixton), a public restaurant run by residents in partnership with The Clink Charity. The residents study for NVQs in cooking, food service and cleaning while they work. They also receive mentoring upon release, including support with employment and accommodation.\n\nThe Prison Radio Association (PRA) (https:\u002F\u002Fprison.radio\u002Fnational-prison-radio\u002F) produces radio programming for and by prisoners.\n\nSt Mungo's (https:\u002F\u002Faction.mungos.org\u002Flast-night-search-2?msclkid=5e18e725d46c14cbe6d4813341f59a96&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Fundraising&utm_term=best%20charities%20donate&utm_content=Fundraising) helps prisoners find housing as they approach release.","Find out about advice and helplines for family and friends (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fsupport-for-families-friends-of-prisoners).\n\nIf you would like support with rebuilding family ties or general queries regarding friends and family support please email brixton@prisonadvice.org.uk\n\nThe Head of Operations and Operations Custodial Manager are the lead and champion for Family and Significant others should you wish to direct any queries specifically to them.\n\nBefriending services\n\nHaving a loved one go to prison is frightening and traumatic. Having support and someone to talk to who knows the prison experience and what families are going through makes all the difference. We have a dedicated team of trained volunteer Befrienders who can offer sympathetic, reliable, non-judgemental support. If you would be interested in weekly supportive calls please email the befriending team, r2cbefriending@prisonadvice.org.uk. Please include your full name, contact phone number and\u002For email as well as your loved one's full name and prison number.\n\nPlease include your full name, contact phone number and\u002For email as well as your loved one's full name and prison number.\n\nSupport at Brixton Prison\n\nForward Trust (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forwardtrust.org.uk\u002F) Family support service provides support and guidance to families and prisoners affected by substance misuse.\n\nConcerns, problems and complaints\n\nIn an emergency\n\nCall 0208 588 6000 if you think a prisoner is at immediate risk of harm. Ask for the Orderly Officer and explain that your concern is an emergency.\n\n- Contact category: Phone number: Additional information\n- Non-emergency: 0208 588 6156: Call this number if you have concerns about a prisoner's safety or wellbeing which are serious but not life-threatening or complete a safer custody contact form (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonersfamilies.org\u002Fforms\u002Fhmp-brixton-safer-custody-contact-form) on the Prisoners' Families Helpline website.\n- Health concerns: 0117 240 1193: If you have a health concern about someone in HMP Brixton, call the Prisoner Health Information and Liaison Line (PHILL). Call to speak to the health team confidentially. (Mon to Fri, 8am to 8pm. Sat, 8am to 4pm.)\n- Staff Integrity Hotline: 0800 917 6877 (24 hours answering machine): This number can be called anonymously. If you are concerned about a prisoner being bullied by a member of staff, you can use this number. As this line is managed separately from the prison, you can call this number anonymously.\n- Prisoners' Families Helpline: 0808 808 2003: The Prisoners' Families Helpline (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.prisonersfamilies.org\u002F) can provide confidential support, advice and guidance.\n- Unwanted Prisoner Contact: 0300 060 6699: If a prisoner is contacting you and you want them to stop, you can use the Unwanted Prisoner Contact Service (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fget-support-as-a-victim-of-crime). You can complete the Stop prisoner contact online form (https:\u002F\u002Funwanted-prisoner-contact.form.service.justice.gov.uk\u002F), email unwantedprisonercontact@justice.gov.uk or contact by phone.\n\nProblems and complaints\n\nIf you have any other problem contact Brixton Prison.\n\nInspection reports\n\nHM Prison and Probation Service publishes action plans for Brixton Prison (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fgovernment\u002Fpublications\u002Fbrixton-prison-action-plan) in response to independent inspections.","Governor: Mia Wheeler\n\nTelephone: 020 8588 6000 Fax: 020 8588 6283 Find out about call charges (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Fcall-charges)\n\nFollow Brixton Prison on Twitter\u002FX (https:\u002F\u002Ftwitter.com\u002Fhmp_brixton)\n\nAddress\n\nHMP Brixton Jebb Avenue Brixton London SW2 5XF\n\nSee map (https:\u002F\u002Fconsent.google.com\u002Fm?continue=https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fmaps\u002Fplace\u002FHMP%2BBrixton\u002F@51.4517937,-0.125168,15z\u002Fdata%3D!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x4f5dd446fe34535d!8m2!3d51.4517937!4d-0.125168?shorturl%3D1&gl=IE&m=0&pc=m&uxe=eomtm&cm=2&hl=en&src=1)\n\nHelp us to improve this page. Give us your feedback in this 2-minutes survey. (https:\u002F\u002Fwww.smartsurvey.co.uk\u002Fs\u002Fhmpbrixton\u002F)","HM Prison and Probation Service","51.451602","-0.124961",{"officers":34,"forces":35,"courts":36,"prisons":37,"hearings":38,"legals":39},769,50,224,120,41,11437]