Channings Wood Prison criticised

Channings Wood Prison near Newton Abbot needs to do more to tackle drugs and improve healthcare for elderly inmates, according to a report. The Independent Monitoring Board. is also calling for greater efforts to stop drugs and mobile phones entering the prison.

The report praised the prison for offering a 'safe environment.' Channings Wood says it is working hard to keep out banned items. and is working closely with police forces to carry out random drug tests.