In court today giving evidence. HCPs in police custody can expect to attend court a few times a year. My advice: prep well, arrive early, know the rules on what you can/can’t bring in… and don’t forget a good book – there’s a lot of waiting! #ForensicHealthcare #HCP

I just finished 'The Criminal Mind' by Dr Duncan Harding. A must-read insight into CAMHS forensic mental health, trauma, & the expert witness role. Relevant to police custody & youth justice. Powerful, compassionate & eye-opening. #ForensicHealthcare #FHP #YouthJustice #CAMHS

Just booked this CPD with the Academy of Forensic Nursing 🔍💥
Looking forward to exploring the forensic, legal & clinical aspects of firearm violence. A powerful and important topic. Starts June 5!

#ForensicNursing #CPD #FirearmViolence #AFN #LifelongLearning #FHP

📚 Just finished Good Cop, Bad War by Neil Woods. More than true crime — an honest, ethnographic look at life inside addiction & the impact of the "war on drugs". A powerful read, especially relevant for those of us in forensic healthcare. #TrueCrime #HarmReduction #FHP

🎉 Happy Publication Day!

Police Custody Healthcare for Nurses and Paramedics is here! Pre-orders should arrive soon—Wiley assures me the warehouse is full. Fingers crossed for a visit from the postie!

Grab your copy (40% off with code PCH40): www.wiley.com 📚👏 #ForensicHealthcare #Nursing

6/ Leisure & Culture 📚🍲

➡︎ Read 26 books this year – a mix of fiction, non-fiction, and professional reads. 📖
➡︎ Enjoyed 2 Chinese Hot Pots – a culinary delight! 🍲

4/ Bittersweet Goodbye 🐾

We said farewell to Honey, our beautiful 13-year-old dog. Forever our princess. 🐕💔

3/ Personal Moments ❤️

➡︎ 1x unforgettable Spa Break at Swinton Estate 🌿
➡︎ 1x overseas holiday in Costa Adeje 🌞
➡︎ 1x family staycation at Centre Parcs 🏡
➡︎ 1x thrilling Indoor Skydive 🪂
➡︎ Attended 3 Theatre Shows: Jason Manford 🎤, The Book of Mormon 🎭 and Peter Kay 😂

1/ Professional Highlights 🌟

➡︎Passed the FFLM Diploma of Legal Medicine (Distinction) 🎓
➡︎Published 3 Articles 📚
➡︎Finalised manuscript for ‘Police Custody Healthcare for
➡︎ Nurses & Paramedics’ – due early 2025! 📖
➡︎ Attended the @ukafnp.bsky.social Conference 🎤

Today I received a first edition of Keith Simpson's Forensic Medicine, published in 1947. 📚 Now in its 14th edition, this classic remains a cornerstone of forensic medicine. A true gem of history and progress in the field. #ForensicMedicine #KeithSimpson

My latest article, 'Monitoring and managing opioid withdrawal in police custody', is now published in
@nursingtimes.bsky.social. Opioid withdrawal is not harmless or benign—it carries risks that require careful management. Read more: tinyurl.com/2pzuxkpb #ForensicHealthcare #OpioidCare

Today, I’m in Crown Court giving evidence—a change from the usual Magistrates Court, where most cases are heard. Crown Court is reserved for more serious offences. Remember: when giving evidence, your duty is always to the court, to present the truth impartially. #ForensicHealthcare

I just finished 'Unmasking Lucy Letby'. Harrowing accounts of suffering without a smoking gun, yet the evidence weighs heavily against her. A fascinating exploration of expert witnesses & justice implications. A tough, thought-provoking read. #TrueCrime #JusticeSystem

Exciting news! My co-edited book Police Custody Healthcare for Nurses and Paramedics is at print & ships Jan 2025! Huge thanks to co-editors & contributors. Get 40% off with code PCH40 at Wiley. A must-have for custody HCPs! #Healthcare #CustodyCare