Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres, making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe. It holds a capacity of 965 residents. The centre is managed by Mitie Care & Custody.
We offer a wide range of psychosocial interventions, with a focus on health and wellbeing, to help clients address their substance use challenges. We regularly update our programme in line with the needs of our service users.
Our services at Heathrow IRC include:
At the centre, we work alongside the Practice Plus Group (PPG) who are the main healthcare providers at Heathrow IRC.
Any detainee can refer themselves to the service (‘self-refer’) and referrals are open to third parties. If a staff member or third party refers a detainee, we will assess them if they agree to engage. All residents are seen as part of their induction.
We largely meet our service users once they have had healthcare appointments with nurses or doctors. We also receive referrals from the security department where there is a reasonable suspicion that detainees are using substances or where they have tested positive for unauthorised substances.
If you would like to learn more about the services we deliver at Heathrow IRC, please call 020 8283 3850 and add the extension number 610 for Harmondsworth or 113 for Colnbrook when prompted.
