Ford Prison Family Support Services
At HMP Ford Spurgeons run special children's visits, family days and parenting courses for dads in prison. Spurgeons staff (based in the Visitors Centre) and our partner organisations will be on hand before, during and after your visit to offer advice and support.
Due to Covid-19 some services we usually provide have been suspended but we are finding safe ways to keep the communication going between dads and their families. Please contact the Spurgeons team for more information.
''The staff have been welcoming and helpful.''
''The staff treat us with respect, love and care.''
Spurgeons' Prison-based family support colleagues at HMP Ford were shortlisted in the Children and Young People's Champion category at the 2021 Children & Young People Now Awards.
Important Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update
The Gov.uk website has put together some frequently asked questions and responses relating to friends and family of prisoners during the coronavirus outbreak.
Contact details
Our Spurgeons colleagues would be happy to answer any questions you may have, you can get in touch with us through the following options:
Getting here
Parking
There is a car park for visitors at the prison which includes spaces for Blue Badge holders.
Disabled access
The visitors centre is wheelchair accessible.
Visitors leaflet
Download a printable copy of our visitors information leaflet for Ford Prison Family Services
Safer Custody Team
If you are concerned about someone in HMP Ford you can contact the Safer Custody Team on the number below.
Support for families
Spurgeons delivers a variety of activities and programmes to support both fathers in prison and their families.
Offering a Helping Hand
Read our guide to supporting those affected by IPP sentences
Family days
Our family days are a way for children to connect with their parent in prison
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Top Tips for Families
Read our guide to supporting a child with a parent in prison
Further Information
Support services and useful links for families affected by imprisonment
Volunteering
Volunteering at a Spurgeons Prison-Based Family Support service can be a great way to support prisoners and families affected by imprisonment as well as the local community.
News and Blogs
Read the latest news and blogs from Spurgeons Prison Family Services
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