Abstract
A lack of support is just one of the problems facing former prisoners when it comes to obtaining primary health care after release. Claire Carswell and colleagues use one specific case study to highlight the many general difficulties that threaten former inmates' wellbeing Post-release prisoners in the United Kingdom experience health inequalities, poor continuity of care during the transition from prison to the community, and high morbidity and mortality rates. Primary health care is a necessary support for post-release prisoners, yet they face barriers when trying to access statutory services. This case study presents a post-release prisoner's experience of accessing primary health care services. The main issues that affected continuity of care included a short supply of medication on release from prison, long waiting times for appointments, and poor relationships between criminal justice agencies and local primary care practices.
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