The Helix 🧬 Issue 20 | Winter 2024 is Out Now!

17 December 2024

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We’re delighted to announce that the Winter 2024 edition of The Helix, the official newsletter of UKAFNP, is now available! Packed with engaging and thought-provoking content, this issue continues to shine a light on the topics that matter most to forensic healthcare professionals.


Inside This Issue

  • Decision-Making in Police Custody: A critical evaluation of assessing 'fitness to interview' in complex cases.
  • Understanding Fitness to Release: A deep dive into risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Deaths in Custody 2023/24: An insightful summary of the IOPC report on deaths in police custody and key learning points.
  • Plus book reviews, research updates, competitions, and more!


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Get Involved!

We love hearing from our members and encourage you to contribute to The Helix. Share your experiences, research, or case studies, and help shape the conversations that drive our profession forward. Don’t forget to participate in our competitions too!


For more information, contact us at helix@ukafnp.org.

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