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Explore the fascinating history of healthcare in prisons, from the work of early reformers like Elizabeth Fry, to prison care and justice for women through the experience of suffragettes in prisons, to the vital contribution that nurses make to prisoner health today. Featuring archive photographs, historical and contemporary objects, the exhibition invites you to explore the little-known history of prison nursing and health care. Highlights include artwork created by prisoners at HMP Eastwood Park and HMP Warren Hill.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Prison Nursing Unlocked: A History of Care and Justice is by Royal College of Nursing, listed under Exhibitions in the Fringe programme. It is at Royal College of Nursing Scotland, 42 South Oswald Road, EH9 2HH, 10 August to 27 August.
The show is suitable for ages 12+. Entry is free. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.