02/02/2026
The first few hours after leaving prison can be overwhelming — but they don’t have to be 🤝
From 2nd February, we’re launching the Departure Lounge at HMP Nottingham: a warm, welcoming space where people can get practical help, emotional support, and a friendly face as they take their first steps back into the community 💛☕
What makes this special is the team behind it — Peer Mentors and staff with lived experience who truly understand what those first hours feel like. They’ll be there to offer reassurance and support without judgement 🙌
By working closely with prison staff, probation, and local organisations, we’re helping people start their new chapter with confidence and helping build safer, stronger communities for everyone 👉
Find out more about the new Departure Lounge https://ow.ly/qXjP50Y7kEZ