11 September 2026

Virtual or In-Person Tickets (Nottingham)

Substance misuse remains one of the most significant drivers of risk, harm and inequality across police custody and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) pathways. This year’s conference will explore the current UK drug landscape and the wider vulnerabilities that often sit alongside substance use, including trauma, exploitation, mental ill-health, neurodivergence, homelessness, safeguarding concerns, and barriers to accessing care.

Join UKAFNP for a day of learning, reflection, and practical discussion as we consider how forensic healthcare practitioners can improve outcomes through evidence-informed practice, compassionate care, and effective multi-agency working.

20 October 2026

13:00-14:00

Join Kate Cooke, Clinical Lead in Police Custody, for a free webinar exploring ketamine and its relevance to forensic healthcare practice.

This session will be particularly valuable for healthcare professionals working in police custody and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs). Kate will discuss ketamine use, its effects and associated risks, alongside the key clinical considerations for practitioners assessing and supporting patients in forensic settings.

The webinar is free and open to everyone. A recording will be made available exclusively to UKAFNP members in the Members’ Area of the UKAFNP website following the event.