The number of attacks at HMP Peterborough is increasing, an inspection shows

However, the report notes good progress on two of the areas of concern.

Prisoners were now given a second health assessment within seven days of arrival.

There was also a significant increase in the number of education, skills and workplaces, with all prisoners allocated sufficient places for education, vocational training or employment.

The report also found that the officer shortage had been addressed through recruitment efforts, although too many people remained unavailable for duty.

Emphasis was also placed on improving resettlement support available to men in custody.

A spokesperson for HMP Peterborough said: “We welcome the Chief Inspector’s assessment of our progress and fully adopt his feedback and recommendations for improvement.”

It said it was “pleased” that the report recognized the “hard work” done to prevent illegal items, such as drugs, from entering prisons. Also the increased opportunities to build skills needed to secure employment after release, the positive impact of resettlement to support incarcerated men and improving staffing levels.

“However, we fully recognize that we have more to do in other areas, such as improving safety levels and increasing access to wing operations.”