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
Pinned
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
As part of Safeguarding Adults Week 2025, Dr Elisabeth Alton & Prof Margaret Stark discuss the vital role of forensic medicine in protecting adults at risk and ensuring accountability.
🎧 Listen now: https://on.soundcloud.com/Wl6WUD0KxfVoB57Nrk
🎧 Listen now: https://on.soundcloud.com/Wl6WUD0KxfVoB57Nrk
Safeguarding Adults Week 2025
This Safeguarding Adults Week 2025, we’re proud to share a special podcast episode featuring:
Dr Elisabeth Alton – FFLM Safeguarding Lead & Named Doctor for Safeguarding Adults
Prof Margaret Stark –
on.soundcloud.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
As part of Safeguarding Adults Week 2025, Dr Elisabeth Alton & Prof Margaret Stark discuss the vital role of forensic medicine in protecting adults at risk and ensuring accountability.
🎧 Listen now: https://on.soundcloud.com/Wl6WUD0KxfVoB57Nrk
🎧 Listen now: https://on.soundcloud.com/Wl6WUD0KxfVoB57Nrk
As part of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, we’re highlighting our pro forma for adults at risk of harm who may have suffered a non‑accidental injury through physical abuse or neglect.
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/2e26dpme
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/2e26dpme
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As part of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, we’re highlighting our pro forma for adults at risk of harm who may have suffered a non‑accidental injury through physical abuse or neglect.
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/2e26dpme
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/2e26dpme
Make sure to register for this Saturday’s Virtual Child Safeguarding Day, where we’ll be exploring key topics such as:
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Make sure to register for this Saturday’s Virtual Child Safeguarding Day, where we’ll be exploring key topics such as:
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
▪️Female Genital Mutilation
▪️Neurodiversity and Abuse
▪️Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
This #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, we’re sharing new guidance: Sexual Assault of Adults who Lack the Capacity to Consent to a SARC Medical
This document aims to safeguard adults at risk and guide clinical decisions in suspected sexual abuse/assault cases
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
This document aims to safeguard adults at risk and guide clinical decisions in suspected sexual abuse/assault cases
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This #SafeguardingAdultsWeek, we’re sharing new guidance: Sexual Assault of Adults who Lack the Capacity to Consent to a SARC Medical
This document aims to safeguard adults at risk and guide clinical decisions in suspected sexual abuse/assault cases
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
This document aims to safeguard adults at risk and guide clinical decisions in suspected sexual abuse/assault cases
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
For #SafeguardingAdultsWeek2025, we share a special conversation with Dr Elisabeth Alton &and Prof Margaret Stark on the vital role of forensic medicine in safeguarding adults.
Available to listen to on our Adult Safeguarding Hub: fflm.ac.uk/adult-safegu...
Available to listen to on our Adult Safeguarding Hub: fflm.ac.uk/adult-safegu...
Adult Safeguarding - FFLM
Adult Safeguarding Resources for clinicians
fflm.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
For #SafeguardingAdultsWeek2025, we share a special conversation with Dr Elisabeth Alton &and Prof Margaret Stark on the vital role of forensic medicine in safeguarding adults.
Available to listen to on our Adult Safeguarding Hub: fflm.ac.uk/adult-safegu...
Available to listen to on our Adult Safeguarding Hub: fflm.ac.uk/adult-safegu...
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is the perfect opportunity to highlight our upcoming Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day, taking place next year — and free to attend!
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
November 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is the perfect opportunity to highlight our upcoming Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day, taking place next year — and free to attend!
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
The programme will explore key topics such as the use of restraint and domestic abuse in pregnancy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bs5be
Don't forget to register for this week's Virtual Child Safeguarding Day, where we'll be exploring key topics such as:
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Don't forget to register for this week's Virtual Child Safeguarding Day, where we'll be exploring key topics such as:
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Neurodiversity and Abuse
• Navigating the 'Manosphere' and its Impact
📅 Reserve your place now: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-virtual-child-safeguarding-2025
🎓 Celebrate #InternationalStudentsDay by joining the FFLM as a Student Affiliate — just £27 per year!
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
Student Affiliate - FFLM
Students can become members of the FFLM for £27 a year! Benefits include online access to the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, free webinars, reduced course and conference fees and more!
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November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎓 Celebrate #InternationalStudentsDay by joining the FFLM as a Student Affiliate — just £27 per year!
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
Benefits include:
🔹Learning resources
🔹Reduced course & event rates
🔹Online access to the Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
…and more!
Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc
Today not only marks the beginning of Safeguarding Adults Week, but it’s also #InternationalStudentsDay!
And what better time to invite undergraduate entries for our Poster Competition at the FFLM Annual Conference in London on Saturday 09 May 2026?
Full details here: https://tinyurl.com/znyppvt
And what better time to invite undergraduate entries for our Poster Competition at the FFLM Annual Conference in London on Saturday 09 May 2026?
Full details here: https://tinyurl.com/znyppvt
Undergraduate Student Poster Competition 2026 - FFLM
We are very pleased to invite undergraduate entries for the Poster Presentation section of our Annual Conference in London on Friday 08 and Saturday 09 May 2026. The content of the poster must relate to an aspect of forensic or legal medicine.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today not only marks the beginning of Safeguarding Adults Week, but it’s also #InternationalStudentsDay!
And what better time to invite undergraduate entries for our Poster Competition at the FFLM Annual Conference in London on Saturday 09 May 2026?
Full details here: https://tinyurl.com/znyppvt
And what better time to invite undergraduate entries for our Poster Competition at the FFLM Annual Conference in London on Saturday 09 May 2026?
Full details here: https://tinyurl.com/znyppvt
We are delighted to share the FFLM’s strategy for 2025–2028!
Nine objectives will guide our work — from specialty recognition to membership growth and policy influence. Year one priorities are already underway, with progress updates to come
Read the full strategy here: https://tinyurl.com/3mmf35km
Nine objectives will guide our work — from specialty recognition to membership growth and policy influence. Year one priorities are already underway, with progress updates to come
Read the full strategy here: https://tinyurl.com/3mmf35km
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
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We are delighted to share the FFLM’s strategy for 2025–2028!
Nine objectives will guide our work — from specialty recognition to membership growth and policy influence. Year one priorities are already underway, with progress updates to come
Read the full strategy here: https://tinyurl.com/3mmf35km
Nine objectives will guide our work — from specialty recognition to membership growth and policy influence. Year one priorities are already underway, with progress updates to come
Read the full strategy here: https://tinyurl.com/3mmf35km
The Ann Craft Trust, a national charity for safeguarding adults and young people, hosts #SafeguardingAdultsWeek each year to raise awareness and share best practice.
We encourage members to explore the resources Ann Craft Trust has put together to mark the week: https://tinyurl.com/2j5kawy2
We encourage members to explore the resources Ann Craft Trust has put together to mark the week: https://tinyurl.com/2j5kawy2
Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 - Links, Resources, and More - Ann Craft Trust
It is a time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 is all about prevention. It’s important to learn the right lessons when things go wrong. But it is much better to prevent abuse from occurring in the first place than it is to respond to instances […]
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November 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The Ann Craft Trust, a national charity for safeguarding adults and young people, hosts #SafeguardingAdultsWeek each year to raise awareness and share best practice.
We encourage members to explore the resources Ann Craft Trust has put together to mark the week: https://tinyurl.com/2j5kawy2
We encourage members to explore the resources Ann Craft Trust has put together to mark the week: https://tinyurl.com/2j5kawy2
Today marks the start of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek — a chance to highlight safeguarding issues & explore them through a forensic perspective. By sharing knowledge &opening up conversations, we can strengthen practice & protect vulnerable adults
Explore resources & guidance here: tinyurl.com/3kjr56ub
Explore resources & guidance here: tinyurl.com/3kjr56ub
Adult Safeguarding - FFLM
Adult Safeguarding Resources for clinicians
tinyurl.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Today marks the start of #SafeguardingAdultsWeek — a chance to highlight safeguarding issues & explore them through a forensic perspective. By sharing knowledge &opening up conversations, we can strengthen practice & protect vulnerable adults
Explore resources & guidance here: tinyurl.com/3kjr56ub
Explore resources & guidance here: tinyurl.com/3kjr56ub
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We love it when organisations decide to support our campaign. We can't do anything without the support of our allies. You are vital.
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We love it when organisations decide to support our campaign. We can't do anything without the support of our allies. You are vital.
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
Thanks to FFLM for your support. You are brilliant!
#SASsix
Following last week’s FFLM Board meeting, we are delighted to announce that the FFLM has formally endorsed the @sascollective.com and the principles of the #SASsix: tinyurl.com/4e36pkkj
Position Statements - FFLM
FFLM's organisational position statements on a range of topics relating to forensic and legal medicine.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Following last week’s FFLM Board meeting, we are delighted to announce that the FFLM has formally endorsed the @sascollective.com and the principles of the #SASsix: tinyurl.com/4e36pkkj
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