CT1113 - Edinburgh & Midlothian Offending Recovery and Support Service

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£2,080,000

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Prison services
Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

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4 years ago

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The City of Edinburgh Council intends to commission a recovery service to work primarily with people over the age of 18 from Edinburgh and Midlothian who are in the justice system and meet the criteria for support. Support will include psychosocial support for addictions in prison, and voluntary throughcare holistic support to assist with successful reintegration into the community.

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The City of Edinburgh Council

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Jamie Smart

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+44 1312707500

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