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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 3h

⏰ There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s webinar - FFLM Sectioned in the Suite: Navigating the Mental Health Act in Police Custody Free for FFLM members • £10 for non members 📅 Book now: tinyurl.com/2s4bk2jm

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We look forward to supporting colleagues as this important service continues to develop and hope to welcome many of the new Nurse Sexual Offence Examiners to our Edinburgh Conference in 2027

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We're pleased to see the national roll-out of Nurse Sexual Offence Examiners in Scotland: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This development has the potential to improve access to timely, trauma-informed forensic care for survivors of rape and sexual assault, particularly in rural & island communities

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New forensic nurses help victims of rape and sexual assault

Until now, only doctors could carry out medical examinations to gather evidence.

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Registration is now open for our upcoming webinar on Mental State Examination 🎉 Led by Dr Thomas Cranshaw and Dr Iain McKinnon, this session will explore how to carry out and document mental state examinations within the criminal justice system. Book here: tinyurl.com/pw2rvmep

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our next General Forensic Medicine training course for new or aspiring forensic clinicians is running from 17–26 November This programme includes face‑to‑face teaching at the Rabbit Hotel in County Antrim (17–19 Nov) followed by virtual sessions (25–26 Nov) Book here: tinyurl.com/tr37bcc8

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📢 Early bird discount closes today! Secure your place at the 2027 FFLM Annual Conference — Bridging the Gap across forensic and legal medicine. 🎉 21% early bird discount for in person and virtual attendance 🔗 View the programme and book your place today: tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📢 We’re delighted to introduce Rubie Bailey for next week’s Virtual Child Safeguarding Day! Rubie will explore the overlap between neurodiversity and childhood trauma — and whether these similarities can be untangled. 📅 View the programme and book here: tinyurl.com/2rpwjp8k

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📢 Sitting the DLM, MFFLM Part 1, MFFLM SOM or LFFLM GFM exams? Maximise your success with official FFLM online revision courses 📚 Gain 12 months of expert-led syllabus coverage & study at your own pace 💳 Flexible 2-month instalment plans available! More info here: fflm.ac.uk/e-learning

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Share “A Day in the Life” with the FFLM 💬 Are you an FFLM member? Share a glimpse of your day in forensic and legal medicine through a short video, written piece or photo diary. Help showcase the diverse professionals working in the specialty! Interested? Contact forensic.medicine@fflm.ac.uk

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 Have you registered for next week’s webinar - FFLM Sectioned in the Suite: Navigating the Mental Health Act in Police Custody? Free for FFLM members • £10 for non members 📅 Book now: tinyurl.com/2s4bk2jm

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 Early bird discount for the FFLM 2027 Annual Conference closes in three days — don’t miss out! 🎉 21% early bird discount for in person and virtual attendance 🔗 View the programme and book your place: tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📢 We’re excited to welcome Chloe Purcell to next week’s Virtual Child Safeguarding Day Chloe will share powerful insights into young victims’ experiences in the criminal justice system, drawing on testimonials from children & young people supported by SAFE! Book here: tinyurl.com/2rpwjp8k

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎓 Starting a new academic year? It’s the perfect time to join the FFLM as a Student Affiliate — for just £27 a year! It’s a great way to build your knowledge and support your studies throughout the year. 🔗 Find out more: tinyurl.com/2tsmk9hc

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The provisional programme for our 2027 Annual Conference is now live 🎉 Take a look and book while the 21% early‑bird discount is still available: fflm.ac.uk/annual-conference-2027 Early‑bird rate ends on Friday 02 October

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The next meeting of our Forensic Science Subcommittee will take place on Wednesday 04 November. Submit any questions or feedback on the current recommendations below 🔗 View the current recommendations: tinyurl.com/yc8pvut5 📝 Submit questions or feedback: tinyurl.com/2v5frhex

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Why not register for the next meeting of our Appraiser Forum? The group meets every six months to support appraisers who often work outside of clinical governance processes, providing a space to share experiences, challenges and good practice. 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/u3u6v397

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Good news — the 2027 FFLM Annual Conference early bird discount has been extended for two more weeks, now closing 02 October! 🎉 Enjoy 21% off in-person or virtual attendance 🔗 Book here: tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We welcome the announcement that specialist courts for rape cases will be established across England and Wales. Dedicated courtrooms in every Crown Court will help improve the process and outcomes for victims and survivors. More info here: tinyurl.com/53kx5s36

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Specialist rape courts rolled out across the country

Victims of rape and sexual offences will get the justice they deserve, as their cases take priority and new specialist courts are rolled out across England and Wales, the Prime Minister has announced today.

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Earlier this year, we commissioned an external review of our examinations. We will use 2027 to implement its recommendations and turn our clear & ambitious vision into action. This is an exciting opportunity, & we look forward to sharing our progress Questions? Contact forensic.medicine@fflm.ac.uk

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📢 Important update: The FFLM has decided to pause our Part 2 examinations in 2027 We intend to resume in 2028, with dates to be confirmed Full details: tinyurl.com/mrxnctfc Candidate FAQs: tinyurl.com/53hz72xb

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Last chance to book for tomorrow's Virtual SARC Best Practice Day! We’re looking forward to a brilliant programme of speakers and sessions, so don’t miss out. View the programme and book here: tinyurl.com/mryyxpnf

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📢 Good news — we’re extending the 2027 FFLM Annual Conference early bird discount for an additional two weeks, until 02 October 🎉 To celebrate 21 years of the FFLM, you can still enjoy a 21% early bird discount for both in person and virtual attendance 🔗 Book here: tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 📚 Would you like to be notified when FFLM publications are released? Join our mailing list to receive regular updates and ensure you are kept informed of the latest publications from the FFLM: tinyurl.com/ys7afy3v

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Two days to go until our Virtual SARC Best Practice Day — and today we’re highlighting Dr Joanne Gifford 🎉 Dr Gifford will explore key issues in PSOM from both strategic and practitioner perspectives, including mandatory reporting and child-on-child abuse Book now: tinyurl.com/mryyxpnf

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

While #NSMD is a time to remember and honour all those who have lost their lives, we also want to reflect on the experiences of those working in forensic and legal medicine, and the emotional toll the work carries 1/2

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In 2024, one in three health and care professionals who registered with NHS Practitioner Health disclosed experiencing suicidal thoughts or plans. This number reflects the overwhelming pressures that the health and care workforce face #NSMD 3/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Since 2011, 2,500 healthcare workers in the UK have died by suicide — on average, four every week. These were dedicated professionals who were struggling, often in silence 2/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today is National Suicide Memorial Day for Health and Care Workers, a day organised by NHS Practitioner Health and Doctors in Distress to honour the health and care professionals who have tragically lost their lives to suicide 1/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re delighted to highlight another speaker for our SARC Best Practice Day: Rachel Morgan, Forensic Reporting Scientist Rachel will share an overview of how forensic labs examine & analyse samples in sexual offence investigations for biological evidence Book here: tinyurl.com/mryyxpnf

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re encouraging Student Unions to remain alert to any communications promoting these kits and to guide students towards their local SARC if they need support 3/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

These kits pose significant risks, including potential contamination of evidence and hindering victims from accessing essential medical care and emotional support Those who have experienced sexual assault should be directed to their local SARC for specialist care and forensic examination 2/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For anyone who didn’t see last week’s update, we recently wrote to Student Union Presidents to raise our concerns about the promotion of self‑swab ‘rape kits’ by external companies: tinyurl.com/mr2smdk2 1/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

⏰ Early bird discount closes this Friday! A quick reminder that the 2027 FFLM Annual Conference is heading to the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh, and there’s still time to secure your discounted place 🎉 Enjoy a 21% EB discount for in‑person and virtual attendance 🔗 tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We’re delighted to highlight another fantastic speaker for our SARC Best Practice Day on Saturday — HH Peter Rook HH Rook will outline the sentencing regime for sexual offences, covering indeterminate & determinate sentences and the role of the Parole Board Book here: tinyurl.com/mryyxpnf

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Excited to highlight another fantastic speaker for our SARC Best Practice Day next week — Dr Jo John! Dr John's session will cover case‑based examples on Emergency Contraception and supporting the sexual health needs of victims/survivors of sexual assault Book here: tinyurl.com/mryyxpnf

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Excited to be at #UKAFNPConf26 today! If you haven’t stopped by our stand yet, come say hello — we’d love to chat and share more about the FFLM, our training and standards work, and how we support professionals in protecting vulnerable people #ProtectingTheVulnerable #RaisingStandards

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Anyone, of any age, sexuality or gender, can seek help and support from a SARC, whether through the police or by self‑referral Details of your nearest SARC can be found here: tinyurl.com/4prdywds

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Find a rape and sexual assault referral centre - NHS

Find a rape and sexual assault referral centre near you on the NHS website.

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Following yesterday’s post on self‑swab kits, we’re sharing where students — and anyone — can access support Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) are specialist services across the UK providing medical, practical and emotional care, including forensic examinations and emergency contraception

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

To help protect students, we urge Student Unions to: 🔹Educate students that reputable organisations do not endorse these kits 🔹Direct any student who has experienced sexual assault to their local SARC 🔹Stay vigilant about communications promoting self‑swab kits as substitutes for professional care

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our President, Dr Alex Gorton, states: “Whilst no one is pretending the current system is working as well as it should to reduce sexual violence, these kits are not the answer. It is vital that students who have experienced sexual assault are guided towards the specialist support offered by SARCs”

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

As universities prepare for the new academic year, we’ve contacted SU Presidents to raise concerns about the promotion of self‑swab ‘rape kits’: tinyurl.com/mr2smdk2 These kits pose significant risks, including contamination of evidence and preventing victims from accessing essential care

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

These realities highlight the importance of compassion, dignity and trauma-informed practice in every interaction We recognise how deeply suicide can affect individuals, families and communities, and the vital role those working in the field play in supporting people at their most vulnerable 3/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Those working in forensic and legal medicine encounter some of the most vulnerable individuals — people affected by trauma, violence, exploitation, sudden loss and complex safeguarding situations. Experiences like these can leave people feeling overwhelmed, isolated or hopeless 2/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK or Ireland dies by suicide, and 1 in 4 people has experienced suicidal thoughts 1/3

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There's still time to register for our Virtual SARC Best Practice Day next Saturday! We’ll be exploring key topics such as: 🔹Post‑assault sexual healthcare 🔹Sentencing guidelines for sexual offences 🔹SARC accreditation 🔹Forensic science updates Book here: tinyurl.com/5yk3fwud

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢 Nominations are open for the next FFLM Registrar! Fellows, Members and Licentiates are invited to submit nominations for the next FFLM Registrar, whose term will begin in November 2026 📅 Closing date: 17:00 on Tuesday 15 September 🔗 More details: tinyurl.com/5t96ks3y

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’ve really enjoyed meeting so many people today at #IFASConference2026 If you haven’t stopped by our stand yet, come and say hello. You can pick up a copy of our strategy booklet and find out more about our work Institute For Addressing Strangulation #ProtectingTheVulnerable #RaisingStandards

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The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine @fflm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’re at #IFASConference2026 today Come and visit us in the exhibition area to meet the team and find out more about the FFLM and our work to protect vulnerable people and raise standards Institute For Addressing Strangulation #ProtectingTheVulnerable #RaisingStandards

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