The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine
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The FFLM is a charity set up to develop and maintain the highest possible standards of competence and professional integrity in forensic and legal medicine. We are the home for all clinicians working within the field.
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Our Annual Conference 2026 programme is live! 🎉
Join us for an inspiring event showcasing expertise and collaboration in forensic & legal medicine.
More information can be found here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
#FFLM12DaysofXmas
Join us for an inspiring event showcasing expertise and collaboration in forensic & legal medicine.
More information can be found here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
#FFLM12DaysofXmas
📢 Reminder: Programme Now Live!
The preliminary programme for #FFLMConf26 is available — explore this year’s sessions and speakers here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
Remember to take advantage of the early bird rate when booking, available until 31 January!
The preliminary programme for #FFLMConf26 is available — explore this year’s sessions and speakers here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
Remember to take advantage of the early bird rate when booking, available until 31 January!
January 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
📢 Reminder: Programme Now Live!
The preliminary programme for #FFLMConf26 is available — explore this year’s sessions and speakers here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
Remember to take advantage of the early bird rate when booking, available until 31 January!
The preliminary programme for #FFLMConf26 is available — explore this year’s sessions and speakers here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
Remember to take advantage of the early bird rate when booking, available until 31 January!
✨ Preparing for the MFFLM or LFFLM Part 2 Exam?
Join us on Saturday 28 February 2026 for a dedicated Part 2 Revision Day
This session will provide candidates with expert guidance, practical insights, and OSCE role‑play with a simulated patient
More information here: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
Join us on Saturday 28 February 2026 for a dedicated Part 2 Revision Day
This session will provide candidates with expert guidance, practical insights, and OSCE role‑play with a simulated patient
More information here: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
January 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM
✨ Preparing for the MFFLM or LFFLM Part 2 Exam?
Join us on Saturday 28 February 2026 for a dedicated Part 2 Revision Day
This session will provide candidates with expert guidance, practical insights, and OSCE role‑play with a simulated patient
More information here: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
Join us on Saturday 28 February 2026 for a dedicated Part 2 Revision Day
This session will provide candidates with expert guidance, practical insights, and OSCE role‑play with a simulated patient
More information here: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
📢 In Case You Missed It!
In December 2025, we published Recommendations on the Management of Cannabis‑Based Medicinal Products (CBPMs) for detainees and prisoners.
Read the full Recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
In December 2025, we published Recommendations on the Management of Cannabis‑Based Medicinal Products (CBPMs) for detainees and prisoners.
Read the full Recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📢 In Case You Missed It!
In December 2025, we published Recommendations on the Management of Cannabis‑Based Medicinal Products (CBPMs) for detainees and prisoners.
Read the full Recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
In December 2025, we published Recommendations on the Management of Cannabis‑Based Medicinal Products (CBPMs) for detainees and prisoners.
Read the full Recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
Thank you for joining us throughout #FFLM12DaysofXmas. As Twelfth Night approaches, we reaffirm our commitment to raising standards, safeguarding the vulnerable, and supporting healthcare professionals in their vital work
January 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Thank you for joining us throughout #FFLM12DaysofXmas. As Twelfth Night approaches, we reaffirm our commitment to raising standards, safeguarding the vulnerable, and supporting healthcare professionals in their vital work
Today, we shine a light on an area of ongoing concern: self‑swab ‘rape kits’
As outlined in our joint position statement, these kits pose serious risks, including the absence of holistic psychosocial, medical, and forensic assessment: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
As outlined in our joint position statement, these kits pose serious risks, including the absence of holistic psychosocial, medical, and forensic assessment: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
January 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Today, we shine a light on an area of ongoing concern: self‑swab ‘rape kits’
As outlined in our joint position statement, these kits pose serious risks, including the absence of holistic psychosocial, medical, and forensic assessment: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
As outlined in our joint position statement, these kits pose serious risks, including the absence of holistic psychosocial, medical, and forensic assessment: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
✨ As the new year begins, we’re looking ahead to two exciting events:
📅 The Role of the Appropriate Adult webinar – 28 January 2026
📅 Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day – 21 April 2026
Free for FFLM Members, Safeguarding Day is free for all!
Book now: https://fflm.ac.uk/product-category/events
📅 The Role of the Appropriate Adult webinar – 28 January 2026
📅 Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day – 21 April 2026
Free for FFLM Members, Safeguarding Day is free for all!
Book now: https://fflm.ac.uk/product-category/events
January 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
✨ As the new year begins, we’re looking ahead to two exciting events:
📅 The Role of the Appropriate Adult webinar – 28 January 2026
📅 Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day – 21 April 2026
Free for FFLM Members, Safeguarding Day is free for all!
Book now: https://fflm.ac.uk/product-category/events
📅 The Role of the Appropriate Adult webinar – 28 January 2026
📅 Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day – 21 April 2026
Free for FFLM Members, Safeguarding Day is free for all!
Book now: https://fflm.ac.uk/product-category/events
The assessment and treatment of detainees with substance use disorders continues to present HCPs with complex challenges that demand specialist skills & experience to ensure safe and appropriate care. Updating the Blue Guidelines is essential to support HCPs, and we will share progress in 2026
January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The assessment and treatment of detainees with substance use disorders continues to present HCPs with complex challenges that demand specialist skills & experience to ensure safe and appropriate care. Updating the Blue Guidelines is essential to support HCPs, and we will share progress in 2026
On the tenth day of #FFLM12DaysofXmas, we look ahead to the future of clinical guidance
We have formed a working group to lead the review of Detainees with Substance Use Disorders in Police Custody: Guidelines for Clinical Management—aka the ‘Blue Guidelines’:
We have formed a working group to lead the review of Detainees with Substance Use Disorders in Police Custody: Guidelines for Clinical Management—aka the ‘Blue Guidelines’:
Detainees with substance use disorders in police custody: Guidelines for clinical management (5th edition) - FFLM
A working group report by: The Royal College of Psychiatrists and The Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine, March 2020, also known as ‘The Blue Guidelines’.Those with substance use disorders who are in police custody are entitled to the same high quality and effective treatment, delivered by healthcare professionals with the appropriate competencies, as the rest of the population. Accurate assessment of associated morbidities, including the degree and severity of dependence, and of the need for medical intervention, is essential, because both intoxication and withdrawal can put detainees at risk of medical, psychiatric and even legal complications.
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January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
On the tenth day of #FFLM12DaysofXmas, we look ahead to the future of clinical guidance
We have formed a working group to lead the review of Detainees with Substance Use Disorders in Police Custody: Guidelines for Clinical Management—aka the ‘Blue Guidelines’:
We have formed a working group to lead the review of Detainees with Substance Use Disorders in Police Custody: Guidelines for Clinical Management—aka the ‘Blue Guidelines’:
Our Annual Conference 2026 programme is live! 🎉
Join us for an inspiring event showcasing expertise and collaboration in forensic & legal medicine.
More information can be found here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
#FFLM12DaysofXmas
Join us for an inspiring event showcasing expertise and collaboration in forensic & legal medicine.
More information can be found here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
#FFLM12DaysofXmas
January 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Our Annual Conference 2026 programme is live! 🎉
Join us for an inspiring event showcasing expertise and collaboration in forensic & legal medicine.
More information can be found here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
#FFLM12DaysofXmas
Join us for an inspiring event showcasing expertise and collaboration in forensic & legal medicine.
More information can be found here: https://fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2026
#FFLM12DaysofXmas
Happy New Year from all at FFLM! ✨
As part of #FFLM12DaysofXmas we’ve reflected on 2025—celebrating milestones and launching our new 3‑year strategy. In 2026 we’ll build on this strong foundation
Thank you to our members, volunteers & colleagues—here’s to progress and collaboration!
As part of #FFLM12DaysofXmas we’ve reflected on 2025—celebrating milestones and launching our new 3‑year strategy. In 2026 we’ll build on this strong foundation
Thank you to our members, volunteers & colleagues—here’s to progress and collaboration!
January 1, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Happy New Year from all at FFLM! ✨
As part of #FFLM12DaysofXmas we’ve reflected on 2025—celebrating milestones and launching our new 3‑year strategy. In 2026 we’ll build on this strong foundation
Thank you to our members, volunteers & colleagues—here’s to progress and collaboration!
As part of #FFLM12DaysofXmas we’ve reflected on 2025—celebrating milestones and launching our new 3‑year strategy. In 2026 we’ll build on this strong foundation
Thank you to our members, volunteers & colleagues—here’s to progress and collaboration!
Earlier this year, the Equivalence in Police Custody Healthcare Report was published & welcomed by FFLM: https://tinyurl.com/5yv5893m
We issued a formal response, noting how its findings echoed member concerns & our own experience in raising standards: https://tinyurl.com/yr8abva2 #FFLM12DaysofXmas
We issued a formal response, noting how its findings echoed member concerns & our own experience in raising standards: https://tinyurl.com/yr8abva2 #FFLM12DaysofXmas
Equivalence in Police Custody Healthcare | Equivalence in Police Custody Healthcare | Newcastle University
Welcome to the website for the ESRC funded research project 'What is "Equivalence" in Custody Healthcare'. This project aims to better understand the delivery of healthcare in police custody suites in order to enable a higher standard of care.
research.ncl.ac.uk
December 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Earlier this year, the Equivalence in Police Custody Healthcare Report was published & welcomed by FFLM: https://tinyurl.com/5yv5893m
We issued a formal response, noting how its findings echoed member concerns & our own experience in raising standards: https://tinyurl.com/yr8abva2 #FFLM12DaysofXmas
We issued a formal response, noting how its findings echoed member concerns & our own experience in raising standards: https://tinyurl.com/yr8abva2 #FFLM12DaysofXmas
At our Annual Conference, we celebrated 20 years of the FFLM, bid farewell to our Immediate Past President, Dr Bernadette Butler, and welcomed our new President, Dr Alex Gorton. He’s had a busy start—hear more in his latest President’s Message: https://tinyurl.com/ynx7rkft #FFLM12DaysofXmas
FFLM Dec 2025 President Message
FFLM President’s Message – December 2025, Dr Alex Gorton
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December 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
At our Annual Conference, we celebrated 20 years of the FFLM, bid farewell to our Immediate Past President, Dr Bernadette Butler, and welcomed our new President, Dr Alex Gorton. He’s had a busy start—hear more in his latest President’s Message: https://tinyurl.com/ynx7rkft #FFLM12DaysofXmas
This year’s Annual Conference in Liverpool marked a special milestone—our 20th Anniversary. It was wonderful to welcome so many of our members, alongside our speakers and sponsors, who made the event such a success #FFLM12DaysofXmas
December 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This year’s Annual Conference in Liverpool marked a special milestone—our 20th Anniversary. It was wonderful to welcome so many of our members, alongside our speakers and sponsors, who made the event such a success #FFLM12DaysofXmas
🎄 On the third day of #FFLM12DaysofXmas....our Office Team grew!
This year we welcomed our new CEO, Training Manager, and Administrator. We’re thrilled to be strengthening our team as we continue to support our members and deliver our strategy
Meet our team here: https://tinyurl.com/4c4bw9tw
This year we welcomed our new CEO, Training Manager, and Administrator. We’re thrilled to be strengthening our team as we continue to support our members and deliver our strategy
Meet our team here: https://tinyurl.com/4c4bw9tw
Our team - FFLM
Discover the team behind the FFLM. Learn more about the professionals who support our members, deliver training, and advance forensic and legal medicine.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🎄 On the third day of #FFLM12DaysofXmas....our Office Team grew!
This year we welcomed our new CEO, Training Manager, and Administrator. We’re thrilled to be strengthening our team as we continue to support our members and deliver our strategy
Meet our team here: https://tinyurl.com/4c4bw9tw
This year we welcomed our new CEO, Training Manager, and Administrator. We’re thrilled to be strengthening our team as we continue to support our members and deliver our strategy
Meet our team here: https://tinyurl.com/4c4bw9tw
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a chance to pause and reflect on 2025. Through #FFLM12DaysofXmas, we’ll be sharing key achievements—starting with the launch of our new three-year strategy, setting clear priorities for our future work: https://fflm.ac.uk/about/our-strategy
Our Strategy - FFLM
FFLM’s strategy for 2025 to 2028. Our new strategy sets out nine objectives that will guide our work over the next three years. This plan gives the FFLM a clear direction and a practical framework for strengthening standards and supporting practitioners across forensic and legal medicine.
fflm.ac.uk
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a chance to pause and reflect on 2025. Through #FFLM12DaysofXmas, we’ll be sharing key achievements—starting with the launch of our new three-year strategy, setting clear priorities for our future work: https://fflm.ac.uk/about/our-strategy
Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings from all of us at the FFLM! 🎄✨
We’re delighted to begin our #FFLM12DaysofXmas by thanking our members, volunteers, and colleagues for their dedication and support in 2025
Wishing you peace, joy, and time with loved ones this festive season
We’re delighted to begin our #FFLM12DaysofXmas by thanking our members, volunteers, and colleagues for their dedication and support in 2025
Wishing you peace, joy, and time with loved ones this festive season
December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings from all of us at the FFLM! 🎄✨
We’re delighted to begin our #FFLM12DaysofXmas by thanking our members, volunteers, and colleagues for their dedication and support in 2025
Wishing you peace, joy, and time with loved ones this festive season
We’re delighted to begin our #FFLM12DaysofXmas by thanking our members, volunteers, and colleagues for their dedication and support in 2025
Wishing you peace, joy, and time with loved ones this festive season
Join us for our next webinar with the National Appropriate Adult Network on the Role of the Appropriate Adult
📅Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 13:00
📌Free for FFLM Members
📌£10 for Non‑Members
Register here: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/role-of-the-appropriate-adult-jan2026
📅Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 13:00
📌Free for FFLM Members
📌£10 for Non‑Members
Register here: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/role-of-the-appropriate-adult-jan2026
FFLM Webinars - The Role of the Appropriate Adult - January 2026 - FFLM
Join the FFLM's upcoming webinar on the Role of the Appropriate Adult. Free for FFLM members to attend and just £10 for non‑members,
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December 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Join us for our next webinar with the National Appropriate Adult Network on the Role of the Appropriate Adult
📅Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 13:00
📌Free for FFLM Members
📌£10 for Non‑Members
Register here: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/role-of-the-appropriate-adult-jan2026
📅Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 13:00
📌Free for FFLM Members
📌£10 for Non‑Members
Register here: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/role-of-the-appropriate-adult-jan2026
🚨 New guidance alert
The FFLM and NPCC have worked in collaboration with RCEM to produce new guidance supporting police and emergency medicine clinicians in the use of body-worn video cameras (BWVC) within the Emergency Department.
Read the guidance here: https://rcem.ac.uk/rcem-clinical-guidance/
The FFLM and NPCC have worked in collaboration with RCEM to produce new guidance supporting police and emergency medicine clinicians in the use of body-worn video cameras (BWVC) within the Emergency Department.
Read the guidance here: https://rcem.ac.uk/rcem-clinical-guidance/
RCEM Clinical Guidance - RCEM
Explore Royal College of Emergency Medicine clinical guidance and position statements to support safe, effective care in the ED.
rcem.ac.uk
December 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🚨 New guidance alert
The FFLM and NPCC have worked in collaboration with RCEM to produce new guidance supporting police and emergency medicine clinicians in the use of body-worn video cameras (BWVC) within the Emergency Department.
Read the guidance here: https://rcem.ac.uk/rcem-clinical-guidance/
The FFLM and NPCC have worked in collaboration with RCEM to produce new guidance supporting police and emergency medicine clinicians in the use of body-worn video cameras (BWVC) within the Emergency Department.
Read the guidance here: https://rcem.ac.uk/rcem-clinical-guidance/
We’re excited to share the provisional programme for the FFLM Annual Conference 2026!
📌 Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
📅 Friday 08 – Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
View the programme & book today: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
📌 Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
📅 Friday 08 – Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
View the programme & book today: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
December 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We’re excited to share the provisional programme for the FFLM Annual Conference 2026!
📌 Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
📅 Friday 08 – Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
View the programme & book today: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
📌 Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
📅 Friday 08 – Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
View the programme & book today: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
✨ Preparing for the MFFLM or LFFLM Part 2 exam?
Join us on 28 Feb 2026 for a Part 2 Revision Day with expert guidance, OSCE insights and OSCE role‑play with simulated patient.
Click here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
Join us on 28 Feb 2026 for a Part 2 Revision Day with expert guidance, OSCE insights and OSCE role‑play with simulated patient.
Click here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
✨ Preparing for the MFFLM or LFFLM Part 2 exam?
Join us on 28 Feb 2026 for a Part 2 Revision Day with expert guidance, OSCE insights and OSCE role‑play with simulated patient.
Click here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
Join us on 28 Feb 2026 for a Part 2 Revision Day with expert guidance, OSCE insights and OSCE role‑play with simulated patient.
Click here for more details: https://tinyurl.com/269f6pdm
📢 Just a reminder — we want to hear from you!
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme by completing our short member survey.
Your experiences, needs, and ideas make a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme by completing our short member survey.
Your experiences, needs, and ideas make a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
December 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📢 Just a reminder — we want to hear from you!
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme by completing our short member survey.
Your experiences, needs, and ideas make a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme by completing our short member survey.
Your experiences, needs, and ideas make a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
🎉 Early bird bookings are open for our 2026 Annual Conference!
📅 Friday 08 to Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
✨ Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
Secure your place at the early bird rate before 31 Jan 2026: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
📅 Friday 08 to Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
✨ Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
Secure your place at the early bird rate before 31 Jan 2026: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🎉 Early bird bookings are open for our 2026 Annual Conference!
📅 Friday 08 to Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
✨ Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
Secure your place at the early bird rate before 31 Jan 2026: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
📅 Friday 08 to Saturday 09 May 2026
📍 Leonardo Royal Hotel, St Paul’s, London
✨ Theme: The Anatomy of a Case: From Causes to Rehabilitation
Secure your place at the early bird rate before 31 Jan 2026: https://tinyurl.com/muz8pwzn
The FSR published its latest newsletter this week: https://tinyurl.com/4v5dxdw9
It contains several important updates, including developments on SARC compliance with the Code. Notably, it also confirms that version 3 of the Declarations Guidance is expected to be published before the holiday season
It contains several important updates, including developments on SARC compliance with the Code. Notably, it also confirms that version 3 of the Declarations Guidance is expected to be published before the holiday season
Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 7
Forensic Science Regulator newsletters cover issues of interest and relevance to forensic science practitioners.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The FSR published its latest newsletter this week: https://tinyurl.com/4v5dxdw9
It contains several important updates, including developments on SARC compliance with the Code. Notably, it also confirms that version 3 of the Declarations Guidance is expected to be published before the holiday season
It contains several important updates, including developments on SARC compliance with the Code. Notably, it also confirms that version 3 of the Declarations Guidance is expected to be published before the holiday season
This week we published Recommendations on the Management of Cannabis‑Based Medicinal Products (CBPMs) for detainees and prisoners, addressing the significant challenges of managing CBPMs in custodial settings
Available here: tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
Available here: tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
December 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This week we published Recommendations on the Management of Cannabis‑Based Medicinal Products (CBPMs) for detainees and prisoners, addressing the significant challenges of managing CBPMs in custodial settings
Available here: tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
Available here: tinyurl.com/a4h35yss
As we close this year’s #16DaysOfActivism, we reaffirm our commitment to uphold justice, safeguard wellbeing, and maintain the highest standards of care for every survivor
December 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As we close this year’s #16DaysOfActivism, we reaffirm our commitment to uphold justice, safeguard wellbeing, and maintain the highest standards of care for every survivor