Prison
What do we know about restricted patients?
Restricted patients are a hidden population within our justice and mental health systems but there were 7,998 people detained in secure hospitals on 31 December 2025.
6th May 2026
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Restricted patients are a hidden population within our justice and mental health systems but there were 7,998 people detained in secure hospitals on 31 December 2025.
