🌟 Early Bird Bookings Open! 🌟 Join us virtually or in person for the 2027 FFLM Annual Conference at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh! Explore “Bridging the Gap” in forensic and legal medicine. 🎉 Celebrate 21 years of the FFLM with a 21% discount. 🔗 Book here: https://tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

Interested in exhibiting at the FFLM Annual Conference 2027? Join us next May at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh and connect with professionals from across the forensic and legal medicine Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/39d9scss

Couldn't make it to this year’s FFLM Annual Conference? You can still catch up on the expert insights, thought-provoking discussions and key presentations from this year's event. Conference recordings are now available to purchase. 🎥 Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/2ranu8z2

As #AlcoholAwarenessWeek comes to a close, we’re highlighting the role forensic clinicians play in responding to alcohol-related harm The Blue Guidelines are under review, with an updated version expected later this year. They support safe approaches to managing alcohol issues in custody

Past FFLM CED Course Attendees: Join our FREE 90‑minute online T10 Update Session—exclusively for previously FFLM CED training attendees. Get the latest on T10 clinical considerations and updates on the UK CED landscape. Book your place: https://fflm.ac.uk/cedhub/ced-t10-updates

📢 Bookings are open for our SARC Best Practice Day on 19 September! Join leading experts for a virtual event focused on the latest challenges and guidance in SARC care. 🔗 Book your place: https://tinyurl.com/5yk3fwud

The Government’s consultation on motoring offences included a proposal to reduce the drink‑driving limit The FFLM supports this proposed reduction, based on evidence of alcohol‑related harm, decision‑making, vulnerability and road safety #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

For forensic clinicians carrying out alcohol and drug assessments under the RTA, the FFLM proforma is available online It supports structured assessments, including identifying prescribed substances and recording information relevant to fitness‑for‑detention decisions https://tinyurl.com/yc59v3uw

This year’s #AlcoholAwarenessWeek theme is Alcohol and Me Alcohol influences health, vulnerability and decision‑making across forensic and legal medicine, often emerging in custody healthcare and clinical assessments Recognising alcohol‑related risk and supporting individuals remains essential

Alcohol Awareness Week starts today Forensic clinicians see firsthand how alcohol harm affects people in custody and during clinical assessments All week, we’ll be raising awareness, sharing good practice, and highlighting FFLM resources that support safe, consistent care

📢 Join us for the next Adult Safeguarding Forum on 09 September 2026, 13:00. Meeting quarterly, the forum offers a relaxed, supportive space for professionals to review cases and share experiences. Attendance is free of charge. 🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5eyr6nkk

Early bird bookings are now open for the FFLM Annual Conference 2027! Join us at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh or online for "Bridging the Gap". To celebrate 21 years of the FFLM, we’re offering a 21% early bird discount on tickets 🎉 🔗 Book now: https://tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

Couldn’t join our Virtual Adult Safeguarding Day in April? Catch up on key sessions covering: 🔹Coercive Control 🔹Domestic Abuse in Pregnanc 🔹OPCAT and the National Preventive Mechanism 🔹Restraint 🔹Safeguarding in Secure and Detained Estates Watch now at: https://tinyurl.com/4mpm2xpc

📢 Bookings now for our SARC Best Practice Day on 19 September! Join experts for a virtual event exploring current challenges, emerging guidance, and practical approaches to delivering high-quality care for people attending SARCs. 🔗 Secure your place today: https://tinyurl.com/5yk3fwud

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's webinar on Scottish Criminal Law! The session will help build a clear understanding of Scottish legal processes — including the role of COPFS in criminal allegations and sudden deaths. Book here: https://tinyurl.com/zbyedf8t

Don’t miss out - early bird tickets for the FFLM 2027 Conference are available now with a 21% discount to mark 21 years of the FFLM 🎉 Book your place here: https://tinyurl.com/4anpdwwr

Elder abuse is widely underreported & often goes unrecognised. Many older people will struggle to access forensic support, meaning chances for safeguarding and justice are lost On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every older person can access forensic support

Don’t forget to register for our webinar on Infection Management in Secure & Detained Settings Presented by Alison Phillis, HCA Head of Infection Prevention and Control, the session will cover the prevention and management of COVID, TB, and other infections Book here: https://tinyurl.com/2j7eebd5

📢 Our guidance, Provision of Advice and Help to Those Who Have Been Raped or Sexually Assaulted Abroad, has been reviewed & updated This guidance supports professionals who may be asked to advise or assist individuals who have experienced rape or sexual assault abroad: https://tinyurl.com/2hferb29

Are you an expert in Sexual Offence Medicine (SOM)? 🩺⚖️ We are recruiting a Part 1 LFFLM SOM Examiner who has significant clinical background in SOM Apply now to shape the future of the specialty! 🔗See here for more information: https://fflm.ac.uk/about/get-involved

Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting the work of the FFLM. Thank you to each and every one of you 💙 As #VolunteersWeek comes to an end, we want to recognise the expertise and commitment you bring to the FFLM every day

Celebrating our Safeguarding Lead, Dr Elisabeth Alton 🎉 A GP for 20+ years, Elisabeth has championed adult safeguarding since becoming a Named GP for Safeguarding Adults Her research has highlighted gaps in support for adults at risk & helped improve outcomes for vulnerable adults #VolunteersWeek

The FFLM wouldn’t manage without its brilliant volunteers. As it’s #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating them — and welcoming others to get involved! Want to get involved? Find out more here: https://fflm.ac.uk/about/get-involved

Today we’re celebrating two volunteers — Dr Laura Dean and Dr Amy Hamm, co‑chairs of our Forensic Science Subcommittee 🎉 They oversee some of our most widely used publications, examine for the FFLM, and Amy also serves as our Treasurer! Thank you both for everything you do! #VolunteersWeek

Today we’re spotlighting our Registrar, Dr Iain Brew 🎉 A Prison GP by day, Iain brings decades of experience to the role, including 25 years in prison practice Everyone at the FFLM knows his commitment to avoiding single points of failure — a principle he champions with good humour and dedication

For Day 2 of #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating Dr Sheila Paul 🎉 An invaluable volunteer, Sheila helps organise training days, reviews publications and represents the FFLM externally Her career spans emergency medicine, general practice, substance misuse and over 30 years as a forensic physician 👏

Day 1 of #VolunteersWeek and we're celebrating Prof Margaret Stark, our 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipient 🎉 A guiding force for the FFLM, she continues to lead vital work on improving forensic support for vulnerable adults and chairs the Blue Guidelines review group

Happy Volunteers’ Week! The FFLM is incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated team of volunteers who support our work in so many ways This week, we’ll be highlighting some of the volunteers who play a key role in what we do

Our Examination Regulations have been updated and published 📄 If you’re sitting an exam soon — or planning to apply — make sure you’re up to date The application period for the October 2026 Part 1 and DLM exams opens on 01 June 2026: https://fflm.ac.uk/exam-regulations-guidance

On #EmergencyMedicineDay, we thank everyone across emergency medicine for the skill, compassion and resilience they show every day — often in challenging circumstances We’re proud to work with colleagues in the field on guidance that promotes joined-up, person-centred care for people in crisis