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
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During #16DaysofActivism, we stand with survivors everywhere — including those who experience rape or sexual assault while travelling or living abroad
The FFLM has guidance for clinicians supporting people raped or sexually assaulted overseas
Access the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/2hferb29
The FFLM has guidance for clinicians supporting people raped or sexually assaulted overseas
Access the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/2hferb29
December 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
During #16DaysofActivism, we stand with survivors everywhere — including those who experience rape or sexual assault while travelling or living abroad
The FFLM has guidance for clinicians supporting people raped or sexually assaulted overseas
Access the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/2hferb29
The FFLM has guidance for clinicians supporting people raped or sexually assaulted overseas
Access the guidance here: https://tinyurl.com/2hferb29
Many women experiencing violence lack access to forensic clinicians. SARCs provide care for sexual assault, but no equivalent exists for other forms of violence. During #16DaysOfActivism, we call for equitable forensic support for all survivors
December 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Many women experiencing violence lack access to forensic clinicians. SARCs provide care for sexual assault, but no equivalent exists for other forms of violence. During #16DaysOfActivism, we call for equitable forensic support for all survivors
Addressing gender-based violence means ensuring survivors get the right care at the right time
For children and young people, support must be tailored — forensic medical examinations should reflect their development, wellbeing, and safeguarding needs #16DaysofActivism
For children and young people, support must be tailored — forensic medical examinations should reflect their development, wellbeing, and safeguarding needs #16DaysofActivism
December 6, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Addressing gender-based violence means ensuring survivors get the right care at the right time
For children and young people, support must be tailored — forensic medical examinations should reflect their development, wellbeing, and safeguarding needs #16DaysofActivism
For children and young people, support must be tailored — forensic medical examinations should reflect their development, wellbeing, and safeguarding needs #16DaysofActivism
This year’s #16DaysOfActivism reminds us that violence against women and girls takes many forms — and demands sensitive, expert responses.
Trauma-informed forensic care ensures survivors are met with dignity, compassion, and respect, helping them feel safe and regain a sense of control
Trauma-informed forensic care ensures survivors are met with dignity, compassion, and respect, helping them feel safe and regain a sense of control
December 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This year’s #16DaysOfActivism reminds us that violence against women and girls takes many forms — and demands sensitive, expert responses.
Trauma-informed forensic care ensures survivors are met with dignity, compassion, and respect, helping them feel safe and regain a sense of control
Trauma-informed forensic care ensures survivors are met with dignity, compassion, and respect, helping them feel safe and regain a sense of control
This year’s #16DaysOfActivism theme, “End digital violence against all women and girls,” reminds us that online abuse is never “just online.” Digital harassment, threats, and exploitation often intersect with — and escalate into — physical and sexual harm
December 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
This year’s #16DaysOfActivism theme, “End digital violence against all women and girls,” reminds us that online abuse is never “just online.” Digital harassment, threats, and exploitation often intersect with — and escalate into — physical and sexual harm
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗟𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆
We're pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Part 2 examination revision day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3mz7s279
We're pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Part 2 examination revision day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3mz7s279
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗟𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆
We're pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Part 2 examination revision day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3mz7s279
We're pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Part 2 examination revision day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3mz7s279
Expert clinical evidence is essential. It helps courts understand injury and trauma, ensuring survivors are recognised and strengthening their voices #16DaysofActivism
December 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Expert clinical evidence is essential. It helps courts understand injury and trauma, ensuring survivors are recognised and strengthening their voices #16DaysofActivism
On 24 Oct 2025, we wrote to all universities in England & Wales raising concerns about self‑swab “rape kits” being promoted to students by external companies: tinyurl.com/367x46yf
This remains a serious issue, as outlined in our joint position statement: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
This remains a serious issue, as outlined in our joint position statement: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
December 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
On 24 Oct 2025, we wrote to all universities in England & Wales raising concerns about self‑swab “rape kits” being promoted to students by external companies: tinyurl.com/367x46yf
This remains a serious issue, as outlined in our joint position statement: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
This remains a serious issue, as outlined in our joint position statement: tinyurl.com/4jf5xbca
📢 We want to hear from you!
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme.
Share your experiences, needs, and ideas in our short member survey — your input makes a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme.
Share your experiences, needs, and ideas in our short member survey — your input makes a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
📢 We want to hear from you!
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme.
Share your experiences, needs, and ideas in our short member survey — your input makes a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
Help shape the future of our training and professional development programme.
Share your experiences, needs, and ideas in our short member survey — your input makes a real difference: https://fflm.ac.uk/member-survey
Accessing forensic support is hard for many survivors — and even harder for vulnerable adults. Our guidance, Sexual Assault of Adults Who Lack the Capacity to Consent to a SARC Medical, supports safeguarding and clinical decision‑making #16DaysOfActivism
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
December 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Accessing forensic support is hard for many survivors — and even harder for vulnerable adults. Our guidance, Sexual Assault of Adults Who Lack the Capacity to Consent to a SARC Medical, supports safeguarding and clinical decision‑making #16DaysOfActivism
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
Available here: https://tinyurl.com/523t3brd
Abuse often hides in plain sight. Forensic clinicians play a vital role in recognising the subtle — and not so subtle — indicators that someone may be at risk
Every presentation is an opportunity to ask the right questions and listen carefully #16DaysOfActivism
Every presentation is an opportunity to ask the right questions and listen carefully #16DaysOfActivism
November 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Abuse often hides in plain sight. Forensic clinicians play a vital role in recognising the subtle — and not so subtle — indicators that someone may be at risk
Every presentation is an opportunity to ask the right questions and listen carefully #16DaysOfActivism
Every presentation is an opportunity to ask the right questions and listen carefully #16DaysOfActivism
𝗟𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 & 𝗠𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
We're pleased to annouce that we will be hosting a Part 2 Revision Day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/mfflm-and-lfflm-part-2-examination-revision-day-2026
We're pleased to annouce that we will be hosting a Part 2 Revision Day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/mfflm-and-lfflm-part-2-examination-revision-day-2026
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
𝗟𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 & 𝗠𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
We're pleased to annouce that we will be hosting a Part 2 Revision Day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/mfflm-and-lfflm-part-2-examination-revision-day-2026
We're pleased to annouce that we will be hosting a Part 2 Revision Day on Saturday 28 February 2026, from 09:30 to 16:30
For further information, and to book your place, please visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/event/mfflm-and-lfflm-part-2-examination-revision-day-2026
Accurate documentation in domestic abuse cases is vital to safeguarding, validating survivors and strengthening evidence in court
During #16DaysOfActivism, we’re highlighting the crucial role of careful, trauma-informed documentation in ensuring that survivors are heard, supported and protected
During #16DaysOfActivism, we’re highlighting the crucial role of careful, trauma-informed documentation in ensuring that survivors are heard, supported and protected
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Accurate documentation in domestic abuse cases is vital to safeguarding, validating survivors and strengthening evidence in court
During #16DaysOfActivism, we’re highlighting the crucial role of careful, trauma-informed documentation in ensuring that survivors are heard, supported and protected
During #16DaysOfActivism, we’re highlighting the crucial role of careful, trauma-informed documentation in ensuring that survivors are heard, supported and protected
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻!
The application window will close at 17:00 on Friday 28 November. Please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline, as late applications cannot be accepted
To apply, visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
The application window will close at 17:00 on Friday 28 November. Please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline, as late applications cannot be accepted
To apply, visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻!
The application window will close at 17:00 on Friday 28 November. Please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline, as late applications cannot be accepted
To apply, visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
The application window will close at 17:00 on Friday 28 November. Please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline, as late applications cannot be accepted
To apply, visit: https://fflm.ac.uk/exams
Many survivors of domestic violence struggle to access forensic support, yet it is vital
Without it, injuries may go undocumented. Without appropriate clinical care/management, cases may lack the evidence needed to hold perpetrators accountable. Survivors’ voices risk being left unheard or silenced
Without it, injuries may go undocumented. Without appropriate clinical care/management, cases may lack the evidence needed to hold perpetrators accountable. Survivors’ voices risk being left unheard or silenced
November 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Many survivors of domestic violence struggle to access forensic support, yet it is vital
Without it, injuries may go undocumented. Without appropriate clinical care/management, cases may lack the evidence needed to hold perpetrators accountable. Survivors’ voices risk being left unheard or silenced
Without it, injuries may go undocumented. Without appropriate clinical care/management, cases may lack the evidence needed to hold perpetrators accountable. Survivors’ voices risk being left unheard or silenced
𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻
✨ Today marks the start of the UN Women #16DaysofActivism Against Gender‑Based Violence
For those of us working in forensic & legal medicine, violence against women and girls is not a distant policy debate — it is a reality our clinicians face every day
✨ Today marks the start of the UN Women #16DaysofActivism Against Gender‑Based Violence
For those of us working in forensic & legal medicine, violence against women and girls is not a distant policy debate — it is a reality our clinicians face every day
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻
✨ Today marks the start of the UN Women #16DaysofActivism Against Gender‑Based Violence
For those of us working in forensic & legal medicine, violence against women and girls is not a distant policy debate — it is a reality our clinicians face every day
✨ Today marks the start of the UN Women #16DaysofActivism Against Gender‑Based Violence
For those of us working in forensic & legal medicine, violence against women and girls is not a distant policy debate — it is a reality our clinicians face every day
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
#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
📢 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
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