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Care homes with bars - coping with an ageing prison population

Care homes with bars - coping with an ageing prison population
BBC Scotland Tuesday 29 September 2026, 22:01 UTC 1 min read
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A special area at HMP Edinburgh has been set aside for older prisoners or those who have dementia.

A special area at HMP Edinburgh has been set aside for older prisoners or those who have dementia.
HMP Edinburgh (LOCATION)
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