UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics (UKAFNP)
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UK Association of Forensic Nurses & Paramedics is the UK's leading association of forensic HCPs (nurses, paramedics & midwives), raising awareness & standards in police custody & sexual offence examinations #SARC #PoliceCustody
www.ukafnp.org
www.ukafnp.org
Today is Human Rights Day.
This year’s theme — Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials — reminds us that dignity, safety and respect are fundamental to all.
FHPs uphold these rights daily in custody and SARC settings through compassionate, equitable care.
#HumanRightsDay #UKAFNP
This year’s theme — Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials — reminds us that dignity, safety and respect are fundamental to all.
FHPs uphold these rights daily in custody and SARC settings through compassionate, equitable care.
#HumanRightsDay #UKAFNP
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today is Human Rights Day.
This year’s theme — Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials — reminds us that dignity, safety and respect are fundamental to all.
FHPs uphold these rights daily in custody and SARC settings through compassionate, equitable care.
#HumanRightsDay #UKAFNP
This year’s theme — Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials — reminds us that dignity, safety and respect are fundamental to all.
FHPs uphold these rights daily in custody and SARC settings through compassionate, equitable care.
#HumanRightsDay #UKAFNP
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Edmond Locard, often called the “Sherlock Holmes of Lyon,” founded one of the first forensic laboratories in 1910. His pioneering work helped establish forensic science as a vital part of criminal investigations.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #History
Edmond Locard, often called the “Sherlock Holmes of Lyon,” founded one of the first forensic laboratories in 1910. His pioneering work helped establish forensic science as a vital part of criminal investigations.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #History
December 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Edmond Locard, often called the “Sherlock Holmes of Lyon,” founded one of the first forensic laboratories in 1910. His pioneering work helped establish forensic science as a vital part of criminal investigations.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #History
Edmond Locard, often called the “Sherlock Holmes of Lyon,” founded one of the first forensic laboratories in 1910. His pioneering work helped establish forensic science as a vital part of criminal investigations.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #History
Today is World AIDS Day ❤️
This year’s theme — Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response — reminds us of the need for equity, awareness and stigma-free care.
FHPs play a key role in preventing infection and supporting access to treatment.
#WorldAIDSDay #UKAFNP
This year’s theme — Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response — reminds us of the need for equity, awareness and stigma-free care.
FHPs play a key role in preventing infection and supporting access to treatment.
#WorldAIDSDay #UKAFNP
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today is World AIDS Day ❤️
This year’s theme — Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response — reminds us of the need for equity, awareness and stigma-free care.
FHPs play a key role in preventing infection and supporting access to treatment.
#WorldAIDSDay #UKAFNP
This year’s theme — Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response — reminds us of the need for equity, awareness and stigma-free care.
FHPs play a key role in preventing infection and supporting access to treatment.
#WorldAIDSDay #UKAFNP
Happy St Andrew’s Day to our colleagues, members and partners across Scotland! 🏴
Thank you to all forensic healthcare professionals working in custody and SARC settings for delivering compassionate care every day.
#StAndrewsDay #UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Thank you to all forensic healthcare professionals working in custody and SARC settings for delivering compassionate care every day.
#StAndrewsDay #UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy St Andrew’s Day to our colleagues, members and partners across Scotland! 🏴
Thank you to all forensic healthcare professionals working in custody and SARC settings for delivering compassionate care every day.
#StAndrewsDay #UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Thank you to all forensic healthcare professionals working in custody and SARC settings for delivering compassionate care every day.
#StAndrewsDay #UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Finding gunshot residue can help link a suspect to a firearm discharge, a victim, or a specific scene. It provides valuable investigative leads but must be interpreted alongside other forensic evidence.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #PoliceCustody #SARC
Finding gunshot residue can help link a suspect to a firearm discharge, a victim, or a specific scene. It provides valuable investigative leads but must be interpreted alongside other forensic evidence.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #PoliceCustody #SARC
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Finding gunshot residue can help link a suspect to a firearm discharge, a victim, or a specific scene. It provides valuable investigative leads but must be interpreted alongside other forensic evidence.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #PoliceCustody #SARC
Finding gunshot residue can help link a suspect to a firearm discharge, a victim, or a specific scene. It provides valuable investigative leads but must be interpreted alongside other forensic evidence.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #PoliceCustody #SARC
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 🧡
Forensic Healthcare Practitioners play a vital role in supporting victims, gathering evidence, safeguarding and giving survivors a voice.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
Forensic Healthcare Practitioners play a vital role in supporting victims, gathering evidence, safeguarding and giving survivors a voice.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 🧡
Forensic Healthcare Practitioners play a vital role in supporting victims, gathering evidence, safeguarding and giving survivors a voice.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
Forensic Healthcare Practitioners play a vital role in supporting victims, gathering evidence, safeguarding and giving survivors a voice.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Laboratory analysis of gunshot residue uses scanning electron microscopy and X-ray techniques to identify unique particles of lead, barium and antimony, confirming whether GSR is present.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicPathology
Laboratory analysis of gunshot residue uses scanning electron microscopy and X-ray techniques to identify unique particles of lead, barium and antimony, confirming whether GSR is present.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicPathology
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Laboratory analysis of gunshot residue uses scanning electron microscopy and X-ray techniques to identify unique particles of lead, barium and antimony, confirming whether GSR is present.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicPathology
Laboratory analysis of gunshot residue uses scanning electron microscopy and X-ray techniques to identify unique particles of lead, barium and antimony, confirming whether GSR is present.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicPathology
Today we mark Transgender Day of Remembrance 🕯️
We honour the memory of those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence and reaffirm our commitment to compassion, dignity and inclusion in forensic healthcare.
#TDOR #TransAwareness #ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
We honour the memory of those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence and reaffirm our commitment to compassion, dignity and inclusion in forensic healthcare.
#TDOR #TransAwareness #ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today we mark Transgender Day of Remembrance 🕯️
We honour the memory of those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence and reaffirm our commitment to compassion, dignity and inclusion in forensic healthcare.
#TDOR #TransAwareness #ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
We honour the memory of those whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence and reaffirm our commitment to compassion, dignity and inclusion in forensic healthcare.
#TDOR #TransAwareness #ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
As we mark #InternationalMensDay, we celebrate positive role models in forensic healthcare.
Know someone who inspires others? Nominate them for the Julie Tekin Award for Innovation 💙
👉 www.ukafnp.org/julie-tekin-award
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Know someone who inspires others? Nominate them for the Julie Tekin Award for Innovation 💙
👉 www.ukafnp.org/julie-tekin-award
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As we mark #InternationalMensDay, we celebrate positive role models in forensic healthcare.
Know someone who inspires others? Nominate them for the Julie Tekin Award for Innovation 💙
👉 www.ukafnp.org/julie-tekin-award
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Know someone who inspires others? Nominate them for the Julie Tekin Award for Innovation 💙
👉 www.ukafnp.org/julie-tekin-award
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Today is #InternationalMensDay 💙
We celebrate and thank the men who are positive role models — colleagues, friends and mentors who show empathy, integrity and compassion in forensic healthcare and beyond.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
We celebrate and thank the men who are positive role models — colleagues, friends and mentors who show empathy, integrity and compassion in forensic healthcare and beyond.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today is #InternationalMensDay 💙
We celebrate and thank the men who are positive role models — colleagues, friends and mentors who show empathy, integrity and compassion in forensic healthcare and beyond.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
We celebrate and thank the men who are positive role models — colleagues, friends and mentors who show empathy, integrity and compassion in forensic healthcare and beyond.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP
Join the UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics today!
Access CPD, webinars, The Helix newsletter, and a network of peers shaping forensic healthcare.
👉 www.ukafnp.org/join-us
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Access CPD, webinars, The Helix newsletter, and a network of peers shaping forensic healthcare.
👉 www.ukafnp.org/join-us
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Join the UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics today!
Access CPD, webinars, The Helix newsletter, and a network of peers shaping forensic healthcare.
👉 www.ukafnp.org/join-us
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Access CPD, webinars, The Helix newsletter, and a network of peers shaping forensic healthcare.
👉 www.ukafnp.org/join-us
#UKAFNP #ForensicHealthcare
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
GSR is collected using adhesive stubs dabbed on the hands, face or clothing of a suspect soon after a shooting. Samples are carefully sealed, labelled and sent to the forensic laboratory for analysis.
#ForensicFact #Forensics #PoliceCustody #SARC
GSR is collected using adhesive stubs dabbed on the hands, face or clothing of a suspect soon after a shooting. Samples are carefully sealed, labelled and sent to the forensic laboratory for analysis.
#ForensicFact #Forensics #PoliceCustody #SARC
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
GSR is collected using adhesive stubs dabbed on the hands, face or clothing of a suspect soon after a shooting. Samples are carefully sealed, labelled and sent to the forensic laboratory for analysis.
#ForensicFact #Forensics #PoliceCustody #SARC
GSR is collected using adhesive stubs dabbed on the hands, face or clothing of a suspect soon after a shooting. Samples are carefully sealed, labelled and sent to the forensic laboratory for analysis.
#ForensicFact #Forensics #PoliceCustody #SARC
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay 💙
In police custody and SARC settings, recognising and managing diabetes is vital to prevent emergencies like hypoglycaemia or DKA.
Awareness saves lives.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #DiabetesAwareness
In police custody and SARC settings, recognising and managing diabetes is vital to prevent emergencies like hypoglycaemia or DKA.
Awareness saves lives.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #DiabetesAwareness
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay 💙
In police custody and SARC settings, recognising and managing diabetes is vital to prevent emergencies like hypoglycaemia or DKA.
Awareness saves lives.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #DiabetesAwareness
In police custody and SARC settings, recognising and managing diabetes is vital to prevent emergencies like hypoglycaemia or DKA.
Awareness saves lives.
#ForensicHealthcare #UKAFNP #DiabetesAwareness
Thank you to every Forensic Healthcare Practitioner across the UK.
Your dedication to health and justice makes a real difference. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
Your dedication to health and justice makes a real difference. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thank you to every Forensic Healthcare Practitioner across the UK.
Your dedication to health and justice makes a real difference. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
Your dedication to health and justice makes a real difference. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
As #FHPWeek2025 draws to a close, we thank every Forensic Healthcare Practitioner across the UK. Your work at the crossroads of health & justice saves lives & shapes fairness. 🙏 www.ukafnp.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As #FHPWeek2025 draws to a close, we thank every Forensic Healthcare Practitioner across the UK. Your work at the crossroads of health & justice saves lives & shapes fairness. 🙏 www.ukafnp.org
We care for others — but we must also care for ourselves.
A message about resilience and wellbeing in forensic healthcare. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing #HealthAndJustice
A message about resilience and wellbeing in forensic healthcare. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing #HealthAndJustice
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We care for others — but we must also care for ourselves.
A message about resilience and wellbeing in forensic healthcare. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing #HealthAndJustice
A message about resilience and wellbeing in forensic healthcare. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing #HealthAndJustice
Behind every FHP is resilience, compassion & courage. Let’s take time this #FHPWeek2025 to care for ourselves & one another. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Behind every FHP is resilience, compassion & courage. Let’s take time this #FHPWeek2025 to care for ourselves & one another. 💙
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing
#ForensicHealthcare #StaffWellbeing
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Gunshot residue (GSR) is made up of tiny particles released when a firearm is discharged. It contains elements such as lead, barium and antimony, which can settle on the shooter’s hands, clothing, or nearby surfaces.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicHealthcare
Gunshot residue (GSR) is made up of tiny particles released when a firearm is discharged. It contains elements such as lead, barium and antimony, which can settle on the shooter’s hands, clothing, or nearby surfaces.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicHealthcare
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Forensic Friday Fact 🧬
Gunshot residue (GSR) is made up of tiny particles released when a firearm is discharged. It contains elements such as lead, barium and antimony, which can settle on the shooter’s hands, clothing, or nearby surfaces.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicHealthcare
Gunshot residue (GSR) is made up of tiny particles released when a firearm is discharged. It contains elements such as lead, barium and antimony, which can settle on the shooter’s hands, clothing, or nearby surfaces.
#ForensicFact #ForensicScience #ForensicHealthcare
Forensic healthcare thrives on teamwork — FHPs, police, crisis workers, AAs & partner agencies working together for safety, care & justice.
#FHPWeek2025 #Teamwork
#FHPWeek2025 #Teamwork
November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Forensic healthcare thrives on teamwork — FHPs, police, crisis workers, AAs & partner agencies working together for safety, care & justice.
#FHPWeek2025 #Teamwork
#FHPWeek2025 #Teamwork
In forensic healthcare, evidence is more than paperwork — it’s professionalism in action.
Here’s why accuracy and integrity matter in every case.
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
Here’s why accuracy and integrity matter in every case.
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In forensic healthcare, evidence is more than paperwork — it’s professionalism in action.
Here’s why accuracy and integrity matter in every case.
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
Here’s why accuracy and integrity matter in every case.
#ForensicHealthcare #HealthAndJustice
FHPs stand at the heart of justice — their records & evidence guide courts and investigations. Precision, ethics & objectivity define our practice. #FHPWeek2025
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
FHPs stand at the heart of justice — their records & evidence guide courts and investigations. Precision, ethics & objectivity define our practice. #FHPWeek2025
What does it take to be a Forensic Healthcare Practitioner?
Skill. Precision. Compassion.
Here’s how FHPs blend healthcare and justice every day.
youtu.be/2r9l3IqHboE
#ForensicHealthcare #ForensicFact
Skill. Precision. Compassion.
Here’s how FHPs blend healthcare and justice every day.
youtu.be/2r9l3IqHboE
#ForensicHealthcare #ForensicFact
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November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What does it take to be a Forensic Healthcare Practitioner?
Skill. Precision. Compassion.
Here’s how FHPs blend healthcare and justice every day.
youtu.be/2r9l3IqHboE
#ForensicHealthcare #ForensicFact
Skill. Precision. Compassion.
Here’s how FHPs blend healthcare and justice every day.
youtu.be/2r9l3IqHboE
#ForensicHealthcare #ForensicFact
From trauma assessment to courtroom evidence, FHPs combine compassion with clinical precision. Their expertise ensures justice is informed by health. #FHPWeek2025 #ForensicFact
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
From trauma assessment to courtroom evidence, FHPs combine compassion with clinical precision. Their expertise ensures justice is informed by health. #FHPWeek2025 #ForensicFact
Forensic healthcare is built on teamwork.
We work alongside police, crisis workers, and other agencies to keep people safe and uphold justice.
Partnerships are what make our work effective — and sustainable.
Thank you to every colleague and partner who stands with FHPs across the UK.
We work alongside police, crisis workers, and other agencies to keep people safe and uphold justice.
Partnerships are what make our work effective — and sustainable.
Thank you to every colleague and partner who stands with FHPs across the UK.
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Forensic healthcare is built on teamwork.
We work alongside police, crisis workers, and other agencies to keep people safe and uphold justice.
Partnerships are what make our work effective — and sustainable.
Thank you to every colleague and partner who stands with FHPs across the UK.
We work alongside police, crisis workers, and other agencies to keep people safe and uphold justice.
Partnerships are what make our work effective — and sustainable.
Thank you to every colleague and partner who stands with FHPs across the UK.
FHPs bridge two worlds — providing clinical care in environments shaped by law, evidence & justice. Their work keeps detainees, survivors & staff safe. #FHPWeek2025 #HealthAndJustice #ForensicHealthcare
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
FHPs bridge two worlds — providing clinical care in environments shaped by law, evidence & justice. Their work keeps detainees, survivors & staff safe. #FHPWeek2025 #HealthAndJustice #ForensicHealthcare