Manufacturer’s partnership helps prisoners reintegrate

Medical device manufacturer Pennine Healthcare has embarked on a partnership to boost the confidence and skills of prisoners – and help reintegrate them back into the society.

The Derby firm has announced the successful onboarding of Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) workers through a partnership with Tempus Novo.

Over recent months, three ROTL workers have been welcomed to the Pennine team, taking on roles within the company’s cleanroom operations.

These structured placements provide valuable employment opportunities to individuals nearing the end of their custodial sentences, helping to rebuild confidence, develop skills and support long-term reintegration into society.

The pilot has proved so successful that the story was picked up by the Department of Health & Social Care, who have filmed a short video about the programme, and the success it has brought both the ROTL workers but also Pennine, which is available to view now, via the DHSC social media channels.

Dan Wilson, head of marketing and communications at Pennine Healthcare, said: “The statistics show that a large percentage of prisoners are likely to re-offend if they don’t have a job, somewhere to live and support network upon release.

“Having a job upon release is vital for the individual but also the prison service to reduce re-offending.

“Our ROTL workers have been nothing short of brilliant, and it is a testament to the programme and individuals themselves.”