Dungavel is Scotland’s only detention centre. It can detain up to 113 men and 12 women.

There is no time limit on detention in the UK, making it a uniquely stressful experience. It also separates people from their families, communities and other sources of support.

We offer non-judgmental social, emotional and practical support to people in Dungavel. We provide information, signposting and mobile top ups to help people keep in touch with friends and family.

But perhaps the most important aspect of our service is the friendship and solidarity we offer.

Our policy work aims to ensure that people and decision makers in Scotland have an awareness of the impact of detention and that there are alternatives to it.

We communicate regularly with Members of the Scottish Parliament, write blogs and articles for publication on our website and elsewhere, and regularly do presentations to community and campaigning groups interested in our work.

We are active members of Detention Forum, working in partnership with organisations across the UK to advocate for reform aimed at ending immigration detention