The Helix 🧬 Issue 21 | Spring 2025 is Out Now!

We’re delighted to announce that the Spring 2025 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

• Navigating Dual Passions: Custody nurse Clive Jones shares his journey of balancing a career in forensic healthcare with his identity and creativity as an autistic photographer.
• Nursing & Professional Conduct: Matt Peel and Jennie Smith reflect on how we safeguard standards, maintain trust, and support our colleagues through the challenges of professional accountability.
• Apparent Suicides Following Custody: A powerful summary of the latest data from the Independent Office for Police Conduct, highlighting vital learning for all involved in police custody healthcare.
• Plus book reviews, research updates, competitions, and more!

Whether you're reading to reflect, learn, or connect with the wider UKAFNP community, we’re confident this issue will resonate with you.

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If you’re a UKAFNP member and haven’t received The Helix 🧬, please contact us at helix@ukafnp.org so we can ensure you don’t miss out.

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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.