In today’s episode we learn about an amazing scheme that takes volunteer pets into prisons to help rehabilitate inmates.  A scheme which has been so successful that it now operates in 28 correctional facilities across the UK. We know that pets can offer companionship and can help people suffering from loneliness and social isolation. And where could be lonelier than a prison? In today's episode I am joined by Matt Robinson from the Pets as Therapy charity to explore how this scheme works and the reasons behind its huge success. Topics in this episode: How pets can provide therapy in a prison setting. Breaking down the stigmas around what prisons are for How the prisons have adopted the initiative The volunteers that want to work in prisons How the presence of pets can change the relationship between staff and inmates The assessment of dogs to be therapy pets The impact that the therapy dogs are having on the prisoners The Consult Room is a space that celebrates pets and people. Join us at www.theconsultroom.co.uk or reach out at [email protected]