The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine
@fflm.bsky.social
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.
www.fflm.ac.uk
www.fflm.ac.uk
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On 24 Oct 2025, we wrote to all universities in England & Wales to express our concerns about the promotion and distribution of self-swab ‘rape kits’ to university students by external companies.
This remains an area of concern for us, as outlined in our position statement: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
This remains an area of concern for us, as outlined in our position statement: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
The FFLM is saddened to hear of the passing of Baroness Helen Newlove.
She was a dedicated advocate for victims and a highly respected voice in the justice system.
We extend our condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dn394z90ro
She was a dedicated advocate for victims and a highly respected voice in the justice system.
We extend our condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dn394z90ro
Victims' commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63
Baroness Helen Newlove has been remembered as a commissioner who stood up for all victims.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The FFLM is saddened to hear of the passing of Baroness Helen Newlove.
She was a dedicated advocate for victims and a highly respected voice in the justice system.
We extend our condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dn394z90ro
She was a dedicated advocate for victims and a highly respected voice in the justice system.
We extend our condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3dn394z90ro
📢 Register now for our free upcoming webinar: Examination in Pregnancy!
Dr Amy Hamm will provide an overview of our newly published Recommendations for Intimate Sampling in Pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the full recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
Dr Amy Hamm will provide an overview of our newly published Recommendations for Intimate Sampling in Pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the full recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
📢 Register now for our free upcoming webinar: Examination in Pregnancy!
Dr Amy Hamm will provide an overview of our newly published Recommendations for Intimate Sampling in Pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the full recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
Dr Amy Hamm will provide an overview of our newly published Recommendations for Intimate Sampling in Pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the full recommendations here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
We’re excited for our upcoming Virtual Child Safeguarding Day and we’d love for you to join us! This year’s programme will cover key topics such as:
▪️FGM
▪️Navigating the ‘Manosphere’ and Its Impact
▪️Understanding DASH and MARAC Assessments
📅 Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/5b3sddt2
▪️FGM
▪️Navigating the ‘Manosphere’ and Its Impact
▪️Understanding DASH and MARAC Assessments
📅 Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/5b3sddt2
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We’re excited for our upcoming Virtual Child Safeguarding Day and we’d love for you to join us! This year’s programme will cover key topics such as:
▪️FGM
▪️Navigating the ‘Manosphere’ and Its Impact
▪️Understanding DASH and MARAC Assessments
📅 Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/5b3sddt2
▪️FGM
▪️Navigating the ‘Manosphere’ and Its Impact
▪️Understanding DASH and MARAC Assessments
📅 Book your place today: https://tinyurl.com/5b3sddt2
⏰ Just a reminder that applications for the Part 2 Licentiate and Membership Examinations taking place in April 2026 are now open!
🗓️ Deadline: 17:00 (GMT), Friday 28 November 2025
Be sure to apply before the deadline—late submissions won’t be accepted.
🔗 Apply now: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
🗓️ Deadline: 17:00 (GMT), Friday 28 November 2025
Be sure to apply before the deadline—late submissions won’t be accepted.
🔗 Apply now: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
Exams - FFLM
The FFLM currently offers four exams - the Diploma of Legal Medicine, Membership of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine, Licentiateship of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine and Licentiateship of the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine in General Forensic Medicine. More information is available here.
fflm.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
⏰ Just a reminder that applications for the Part 2 Licentiate and Membership Examinations taking place in April 2026 are now open!
🗓️ Deadline: 17:00 (GMT), Friday 28 November 2025
Be sure to apply before the deadline—late submissions won’t be accepted.
🔗 Apply now: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
🗓️ Deadline: 17:00 (GMT), Friday 28 November 2025
Be sure to apply before the deadline—late submissions won’t be accepted.
🔗 Apply now: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
As #FHPWeek2025 comes to an end, we recognise the vital role of FHPs—from survivor care to forensic expertise
FHPs are the backbone of sexual assault services, custodial healthcare, and the wider criminal justice system
FHPs are the backbone of sexual assault services, custodial healthcare, and the wider criminal justice system
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As #FHPWeek2025 comes to an end, we recognise the vital role of FHPs—from survivor care to forensic expertise
FHPs are the backbone of sexual assault services, custodial healthcare, and the wider criminal justice system
FHPs are the backbone of sexual assault services, custodial healthcare, and the wider criminal justice system
As highlighted during #FHPWeek, forensic and legal medicine remains unrecognised as a medical specialty — a gap that affects professional recognition and the quality of patient care.
The FFLM is committed to achieving specialty status and securing the recognition it deserves
The FFLM is committed to achieving specialty status and securing the recognition it deserves
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As highlighted during #FHPWeek, forensic and legal medicine remains unrecognised as a medical specialty — a gap that affects professional recognition and the quality of patient care.
The FFLM is committed to achieving specialty status and securing the recognition it deserves
The FFLM is committed to achieving specialty status and securing the recognition it deserves
FHPs are familiar with the challenges of an ever-evolving drug landscape. Emerging substances demand up-to-date clinical knowledge to ensure safe, effective care.
Up-to-date specific drug information on new substances can be found at http://www.toxbase.org #FHPWeek
Up-to-date specific drug information on new substances can be found at http://www.toxbase.org #FHPWeek
November 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
FHPs are familiar with the challenges of an ever-evolving drug landscape. Emerging substances demand up-to-date clinical knowledge to ensure safe, effective care.
Up-to-date specific drug information on new substances can be found at http://www.toxbase.org #FHPWeek
Up-to-date specific drug information on new substances can be found at http://www.toxbase.org #FHPWeek
As part of #FHPWeek, it’s important to highlight the role FHPs play in ensuring effective and safe care for individuals with alcohol and other substance use disorders — regardless of their circumstances.
November 8, 2025 at 7:18 AM
As part of #FHPWeek, it’s important to highlight the role FHPs play in ensuring effective and safe care for individuals with alcohol and other substance use disorders — regardless of their circumstances.
FHPs may be interested to know that we host an annual Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day, and it’s free to attend!
Next year's programme will cover topics such as:
▪️Safeguarding in Secure & Detained Settings
▪️Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy
▪️Restraint
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be #FHPWeek
Next year's programme will cover topics such as:
▪️Safeguarding in Secure & Detained Settings
▪️Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy
▪️Restraint
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be #FHPWeek
November 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
FHPs may be interested to know that we host an annual Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day, and it’s free to attend!
Next year's programme will cover topics such as:
▪️Safeguarding in Secure & Detained Settings
▪️Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy
▪️Restraint
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be #FHPWeek
Next year's programme will cover topics such as:
▪️Safeguarding in Secure & Detained Settings
▪️Domestic Abuse in Pregnancy
▪️Restraint
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be #FHPWeek
FHPs play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals — especially those with mental health conditions and learning disabilities — in custody settings.
Guidance on assessing individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/9wv9b74w #FHPWeek
Guidance on assessing individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/9wv9b74w #FHPWeek
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
FHPs play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals — especially those with mental health conditions and learning disabilities — in custody settings.
Guidance on assessing individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/9wv9b74w #FHPWeek
Guidance on assessing individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/9wv9b74w #FHPWeek
FHPs may also find our twice-yearly FSSC newsletter a valuable resource. It addresses queries submitted by FFLM members and other stakeholders on forensic sampling and forensic science.
Available here: https://fflm.ac.uk/resources/fflm-forensic-science-subcommittee-newsletter #FHPWeek
Available here: https://fflm.ac.uk/resources/fflm-forensic-science-subcommittee-newsletter #FHPWeek
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
FHPs may also find our twice-yearly FSSC newsletter a valuable resource. It addresses queries submitted by FFLM members and other stakeholders on forensic sampling and forensic science.
Available here: https://fflm.ac.uk/resources/fflm-forensic-science-subcommittee-newsletter #FHPWeek
Available here: https://fflm.ac.uk/resources/fflm-forensic-science-subcommittee-newsletter #FHPWeek
As highlighted already this #FHPWeek, the role of an FHP is diverse and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.
One key part of the FHP's role is collecting forensic evidence — a vital process that helps establish facts, supports the criminal justice system, and ensures justice for victims.
One key part of the FHP's role is collecting forensic evidence — a vital process that helps establish facts, supports the criminal justice system, and ensures justice for victims.
November 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
As highlighted already this #FHPWeek, the role of an FHP is diverse and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.
One key part of the FHP's role is collecting forensic evidence — a vital process that helps establish facts, supports the criminal justice system, and ensures justice for victims.
One key part of the FHP's role is collecting forensic evidence — a vital process that helps establish facts, supports the criminal justice system, and ensures justice for victims.
🎉As part of #FHPWeek, we’re excited to announce that our next webinar, Examination in Pregnancy, is free to attend! This webinar will cover insights from our guidance on intimate sampling in pregnancy
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
November 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎉As part of #FHPWeek, we’re excited to announce that our next webinar, Examination in Pregnancy, is free to attend! This webinar will cover insights from our guidance on intimate sampling in pregnancy
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4cddfvnw
Read the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/ydhn88hk
A huge thank you to Stacey Day and everyone who joined today’s webinar! It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout as we explored how the FHP role has evolved over the past five years.
Missed it? Don’t worry — the webinar will be available on catch up soon! #FHPWeek
Missed it? Don’t worry — the webinar will be available on catch up soon! #FHPWeek
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A huge thank you to Stacey Day and everyone who joined today’s webinar! It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout as we explored how the FHP role has evolved over the past five years.
Missed it? Don’t worry — the webinar will be available on catch up soon! #FHPWeek
Missed it? Don’t worry — the webinar will be available on catch up soon! #FHPWeek
We’ve developed Quality Standards for FHPs working in sexual assault services and custodial settings. These standards support high-quality forensic care through clear guidance on training, supervision, and professional development
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/4my837ra #FHPWeek
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/4my837ra #FHPWeek
FFLM Quality Standards - FFLM
fflm.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We’ve developed Quality Standards for FHPs working in sexual assault services and custodial settings. These standards support high-quality forensic care through clear guidance on training, supervision, and professional development
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/4my837ra #FHPWeek
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/4my837ra #FHPWeek
People attending sexual assault services and custodial settings often have complex medical needs and multiple vulnerabilities. A ‘one size fits all’ approach does not work — care must be tailored and delivered by skilled multidisciplinary FHP teams #FHPWeek
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
People attending sexual assault services and custodial settings often have complex medical needs and multiple vulnerabilities. A ‘one size fits all’ approach does not work — care must be tailored and delivered by skilled multidisciplinary FHP teams #FHPWeek
It’s not just #FHPweek — it’s also #TrusteesWeek 🎉
We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible Trustees (old and new!) for the time, dedication, and expertise they bring to the FFLM.
We’re truly grateful for everything they do — thank you to our wonderful Trustees!
We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible Trustees (old and new!) for the time, dedication, and expertise they bring to the FFLM.
We’re truly grateful for everything they do — thank you to our wonderful Trustees!
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It’s not just #FHPweek — it’s also #TrusteesWeek 🎉
We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible Trustees (old and new!) for the time, dedication, and expertise they bring to the FFLM.
We’re truly grateful for everything they do — thank you to our wonderful Trustees!
We’d like to take this opportunity to celebrate and thank our incredible Trustees (old and new!) for the time, dedication, and expertise they bring to the FFLM.
We’re truly grateful for everything they do — thank you to our wonderful Trustees!
At the crossroads of healthcare and justice, forensic and legal medicine remains unrecognised as a medical specialty in the UK
This lack of recognition limits training, career progression, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality care for FHPs and their patients
This lack of recognition limits training, career progression, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality care for FHPs and their patients
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
At the crossroads of healthcare and justice, forensic and legal medicine remains unrecognised as a medical specialty in the UK
This lack of recognition limits training, career progression, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality care for FHPs and their patients
This lack of recognition limits training, career progression, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality care for FHPs and their patients
Ever wondered what an FHP actually does?
The answer: far more than you might think. Here are just a few of their responsibilities:
▪️Assessing individuals in police custody
▪️Examining victims of sexual assault
▪️Documenting injuries
▪️Writing statements for court
▪️Providing expert medical evidence
The answer: far more than you might think. Here are just a few of their responsibilities:
▪️Assessing individuals in police custody
▪️Examining victims of sexual assault
▪️Documenting injuries
▪️Writing statements for court
▪️Providing expert medical evidence
November 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Ever wondered what an FHP actually does?
The answer: far more than you might think. Here are just a few of their responsibilities:
▪️Assessing individuals in police custody
▪️Examining victims of sexual assault
▪️Documenting injuries
▪️Writing statements for court
▪️Providing expert medical evidence
The answer: far more than you might think. Here are just a few of their responsibilities:
▪️Assessing individuals in police custody
▪️Examining victims of sexual assault
▪️Documenting injuries
▪️Writing statements for court
▪️Providing expert medical evidence
Safe, high-quality care in police custody and sexual assault services relies on skilled, multidisciplinary teams working together.
Healthcare in these environments should be of an equivalent standard to that provided in the wider community #FHPweek
Healthcare in these environments should be of an equivalent standard to that provided in the wider community #FHPweek
November 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Safe, high-quality care in police custody and sexual assault services relies on skilled, multidisciplinary teams working together.
Healthcare in these environments should be of an equivalent standard to that provided in the wider community #FHPweek
Healthcare in these environments should be of an equivalent standard to that provided in the wider community #FHPweek
🎉 As part of our #FHPWeek celebrations, we’re delighted to host The Role of the Forensic HCP in Custody – a webinar led by Stacey Day, our Vice-President for Allied Healthcare Professionals
📅 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/494f5wej
📅 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/494f5wej
November 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🎉 As part of our #FHPWeek celebrations, we’re delighted to host The Role of the Forensic HCP in Custody – a webinar led by Stacey Day, our Vice-President for Allied Healthcare Professionals
📅 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/494f5wej
📅 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/494f5wej
Working independently of the police, FHPs provide medical care and conduct forensic assessments for individuals in police custody and at Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)
Explore The Role of the HCP, a guide outlining the key responsibilities of FHPs: https://tinyurl.com/3ucu28fc
#FHPWeek
Explore The Role of the HCP, a guide outlining the key responsibilities of FHPs: https://tinyurl.com/3ucu28fc
#FHPWeek
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Working independently of the police, FHPs provide medical care and conduct forensic assessments for individuals in police custody and at Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)
Explore The Role of the HCP, a guide outlining the key responsibilities of FHPs: https://tinyurl.com/3ucu28fc
#FHPWeek
Explore The Role of the HCP, a guide outlining the key responsibilities of FHPs: https://tinyurl.com/3ucu28fc
#FHPWeek
Who are Forensic Healthcare Practitioners (FHPs)?
FHPs are doctors, nurses, midwives, and paramedics who form highly skilled multidisciplinary teams delivering forensic healthcare across the UK
FHPs are doctors, nurses, midwives, and paramedics who form highly skilled multidisciplinary teams delivering forensic healthcare across the UK
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Who are Forensic Healthcare Practitioners (FHPs)?
FHPs are doctors, nurses, midwives, and paramedics who form highly skilled multidisciplinary teams delivering forensic healthcare across the UK
FHPs are doctors, nurses, midwives, and paramedics who form highly skilled multidisciplinary teams delivering forensic healthcare across the UK
Happy #FHPWeek!
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the dedication and expertise of Forensic Healthcare Practitioners, and the vital role they play in supporting sexual assault services and custodial healthcare settings and the criminal justice system
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the dedication and expertise of Forensic Healthcare Practitioners, and the vital role they play in supporting sexual assault services and custodial healthcare settings and the criminal justice system
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy #FHPWeek!
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the dedication and expertise of Forensic Healthcare Practitioners, and the vital role they play in supporting sexual assault services and custodial healthcare settings and the criminal justice system
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the dedication and expertise of Forensic Healthcare Practitioners, and the vital role they play in supporting sexual assault services and custodial healthcare settings and the criminal justice system
Why not join us for our upcoming Virtual Child Safeguarding Day?
This year’s programme will cover key topics such as:
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place today: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
This year’s programme will cover key topics such as:
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place today: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
November 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Why not join us for our upcoming Virtual Child Safeguarding Day?
This year’s programme will cover key topics such as:
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place today: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
This year’s programme will cover key topics such as:
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place today: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025