If your partner is in prison

If your partner is in prison and he or she normally pays the rent, you may be able to get help with the cost of rent while they are in prison. Visit the financial help section on this website for more information.

You may be able to get financial help to visit your partner or a close relative in prison. Phone the Assisted Prison Visits Unit on 0845 300 1423 (ask for Customer Services), or email assisted.prison.visits@hmps.gsi.gov.uk or visit www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk.