Claim for a prison visit made in the last 28 days
If you visited a family member, partner or someone who does not get other visitors you might be able to get help to pay for:
travel to the prison
overnight accommodation
meals
You must be getting certain benefits or have a health certificate to get help.
If you took a child with you or someone to help you (for example because you are disabled) you might also be able to get help paying for their visit.
If you have used this service before, sign in using your reference number.
You can apply to get help paying for visits that you have made in the last 28 days.
You need:
the prisoner number
the date of the visit
your National Insurance number
any receipts
a prison visit form stamped by the prison
See website help with prison visits service
Apply by post
Contact Help with Prison Visits by email, phone or post to request an application form.
Help with Prison Visits
Telephone: 0300 063 2100
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Help with Prison Visits
PO Box 17594
Birmingham
B2 2QP