HMP Swaleside
HMP Swaleside is a Category B training prison for men in Eastchurch. Also known as Sheppey.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovBrabazon Road, Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, ME12 4AX
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prisoncheckMonday 30 November: Get on their visitor list
in 31 daysIt can take up to 2 weeks, then book.
Monday 21 December: Last day to send money
Thursday 24 December: Release if due out 25–28 Dec
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Questions families ask about Swaleside
Someone has just gone to Swaleside. What happens first?
Reception often allows a short first-night call. After that, they add your number to their PIN phone list, and you go on their visitor list before you can book a visit.
Someone has just gone to prisonHow long does the PIN take at Swaleside?
Families at Swaleside say about 4 days, from 6 reports. The latest was 9 days ago.
The PIN wait at SwalesideHow long until the first call from Swaleside?
Families at Swaleside say about 2 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 10 days ago.
The first call from SwalesideHow long until the first visit at Swaleside?
There is no firm figure for Swaleside yet. Families at similar prisons in South East say about 10 days. 4 families at Swaleside said same day to 5 weeks.
The first visit at SwalesideWhen can I visit Swaleside?
They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 0300 060 6604. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at SwalesideHow much do calls from Swaleside cost?
They pay 5.5p a minute to call a mobile and 2.48p to a landline on weekdays. Calls come out of their phone credit, not yours.
Call costs at SwalesideHow do I send money to someone in Swaleside?
Online with GOV.UK’s Send money to someone in prison. It is free and the only way. You need their name, date of birth and prisoner number.
Money at SwalesideWhat time are people released from Swaleside?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?