📅 It's our Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day tomorrow! If you haven't booked yet, there's still time: tinyurl.com/3zzebkm2

We'll cover topics such as the Appropriate Adult's role and caring for adults with autism in custody.

Free for FFLM Members and NHS workers to attend

Don't forget to look at the programme for our upcoming conference - we've an excellent lineup of speakers you won't want to miss: tinyurl.com/cyftn9pd

Keeley Roe, Forensic Nurse Examiner, will be looking at innovation and the multidisciplinary approach to reviewing SARC cases

18 days left till our conference & tickets are almost sold out. Secure your spot now to join us on 30th April and be part of the impactful conversations driving real change for victims and survivors: bit.ly/3SVNwtX
We look forward to seeing you there. #DataToAction2024

📢 Following the changes announced to the format of the Licentiate (LFFLM) examinations in General Forensic Medicine and Sexual Offence Medicine last autumn, the LFFLM and General examination regulations have been revised and republished. Available here: shorturl.at/hizOU

Students - did you know that you can attend our Annual Conference for a reduced rate?! You can join us in person at the Royal College of Pathologists in London or virtually via Zoom.

Click here for more information: fflm.ac.uk/annual-confere…

Just over 4 weeks to go until our Annual Conference! Have you booked your place yet: tinyurl.com/cyftn9pd

Dr Gethin Rees, Principal Investigator of the 'What is 'Equivalence' in Custody Healthcare' project at Newcastle University will be updating us on the project findings so far

With just 20 days until #DataToAction2024 , we're thrilled to announce Frank Mullane, CEO of Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse, as a speaker. His expertise in DHRs has shaped policy and practice. Join us as Frank shares insights to drive change in addressing domestic violence: bit.ly/3SVNwtX

In her latest President's message, Dr Bernadette Butler highlights the RoyalCollegeObsGyn statement on the proposed repeal of the ban on FGM in The Gambia along with how to keep up to date with news from the UK's prosecution services

Only 22 days left until our #DataToAction2024 conference on April 30th! 🗓️ Don't miss the opportunity to gain invaluable insights, collaborate with experts, and drive actionable change in addressing strangulation and violence. Register: bit.ly/3SVNwtX #Countdown

Are you looking to become more involved with the FFLM? Our vacant positions are an ideal opportunity to support the FFLM. We are looking to appoint:

◾ Assistant Academic Dean
◾ Expert Witness Lead
◾ Sexual Offence Medicine Lead

More information: fflm.ac.uk/about/get-invo…

⏰ 5 weeks to go until our Annual Conference on 10 & 11 May! Have you booked your place yet? We'll be covering topics such as the challenges of being an Expert Witness in a high-profile case and preventing suicide in prison settings.

More info here: fflm.ac.uk/annual-confere…

Not long to go until our Forensic Aspects of Safeguarding Adults Conference on Tue 16 April!

We'll be covering topics such as the Appropriate Adult's role and the challenges of documenting and interpreting injuries in suspected criminal cases.

Book here: tinyurl.com/3zzebkm2

📢 Calling all nurses, paramedics and pharmacists in forensic and secure and detained settings!

The Nurse/Paramedic/Pharmacy Affiliate Subscription fee for 23/24 is only £30! Benefits include weekly newsletter and reduced rates for FFLM events. See here: tinyurl.com/bdhjx76z

It was a huge step forward to make non fatal strangulation a criminal offence. But every legislative change needs effective implementation.

That's why Institute For Addressing Strangulation work is so important.

Listen to my conversation w/ Prof Catherine White on improving the response to strangulation👇

Don't forget to book for our upcoming Annual Conference!

📍 Where: Royal College of Pathologists, London / Zoom
📅 When: 10 & 11 May 2024

We'll be covering topics such as Preventing Suicide in Prison Settings and Equivalence in Police Custody Healthcare: tinyurl.com/cyftn9pd

A reminder over the bank holiday weekend that anyone, of any age, sexuality or gender can seek help and support from a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) whether that be through police or self-referral.

Details of nearby SARCs can be found here: tinyurl.com/4prdywds

We'd like to wish all of our members a Happy Easter, especially thinking of those who are working over the Easter weekend

An overview of homicide data published by the ONS on strangulation as a method of killing. #DatatoAction2024 ifas.org.uk/killed-by-stra…

Set for another days FFLM training course in Stevenage to support clinicians in assessing individuals who have been exposed to #TASER

#RaisingStandards
#ProtectingTheVulnerable