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Prisoners serving a sentence - In hospital - Serving a sentence

This guide provides information about entitlement to specific benefits if you are serving a prison sentence.

  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Benefits you can't get - Serving a sentence
  3. 3. Help with housing costs - Serving a sentence
  1. 4. Child benefits - Serving a sentence
  2. 5. In hospital - Serving a sentence
  3. 6. National Insurance - Serving a sentence

In hospital - Serving a sentence

Prisoners in hospital are generally still regarded as prisoners so the same entitlement rules apply.

Prisoners suffering from a mental disorder are not automatically disqualified unless they are detained under section 45A or 47 of the Mental Health Act 1983.


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