#UKAFNPConf25

Where Two Worlds Collide: HCPs at the Crossroads of Law and Clinical Practice

Friday, 12th September 2025
The Village Hotel, Nottingham

The UKAFNP Conference, titled 'Where Two Worlds Collide', served as a pivotal platform for exploring the critical intersection of healthcare and law. Attendees delved into the essential role of meticulous documentation in forensically examining injuries, enhancing courtroom skills, and becoming proficient professional witnesses. The conference also provided a comprehensive overview of the coroner's court system. It introduced the vital contributions of nurse expert witnesses, fostering collaboration and understanding between forensic nursing and legal frameworks. This event underscored the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation in ensuring justice and effective healthcare delivery.

#UKAFNPConf24

Empower Wellbeing: Overcoming inequalities in Health and Justice

Friday, 20th September 2024
The Village Hotel, Solihull

This pivotal event brought together leading voices in healthcare and justice to address critical issues facing our communities. We were honoured to host Paula McGowan OBE, advocate for mandatory training on learning disabilities and autism, inspired by her son Oliver McGowan. Satveer Nijjar  enlightened delegates on the sensitive use of language around self-harm, while Colin Foley from the ADHD Foundation  shared his insights on neurodiversity training. Karen Cherry of the Pathological Demand Avoidance Society  discussed avoidance behaviors. Together, delegates  explored transformative approaches to enhancing forensic healthcare, ensuring a more equitable future for all.

#UKAFNPConf23

Seeing the Unseen: Promoting your professional curiosity in identifying domestic abuse risk

Friday, 8th September 2023
The Village Hotel, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

This conference provided invaluable insights into the complexities of domestic abuse, violence, and coercive control. Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of the latest research and emerging trends, while also honing their skills in identifying often-overlooked indicators of abuse within patient interactions. Expert speakers, including survivors and seasoned professionals in forensic healthcare, shared poignant experiences and critical knowledge, ensuring that forensic nurses and paramedics are better equipped for timely intervention and support in their vital roles.

#UKAFNPConf22

Scratching the Surface: Exploring the forensic significance of injuries

Friday, 9th September 2022

Crewe Hotel, Cheshire

This conference proved invaluable for professionals tasked with documenting injuries. Attendees gained vital insights from a diverse lineup of distinguished speakers, enhancing their understanding of meticulous documentation procedures critical in forensic settings.

The event fostered a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging dialogue among representatives from Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Custody Nurses across the UK. This rich exchange of knowledge not only empowered delegates but also reinforced the essential role they play in the justice system.

#UKAFNPConf21

One wet, one dry, but why?

Friday, 10th September 2021
Oxford Belfy Hotel, Oxford

This conference proved invaluable for professionals tasked with documenting injuries. Attendees gained vital insights from a diverse lineup of distinguished speakers, enhancing their understanding of meticulous documentation procedures critical in forensic settings.

The event fostered a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging dialogue among representatives from Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Custody Nurses across the UK. This rich exchange of knowledge not only empowered delegates but also reinforced the essential role they play in the justice system.

#UKAFNPConf19

From Party Scene to Crime Scene

Saturday, 21at September 2019
College Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Leicester

At this conference, experts convened to address the pressing issue of chemsex, exploring the implications of party drugs in sexual contexts. Discussions highlighted popular substances, festival testing strategies, and essential harm reduction practices, alongside ethical considerations.



Clinical perspectives on club medicine underscored the vital roles of forensic nurses and paramedics in managing drug-related health crises.

Furthermore, the emergence of pill farms raised concerns regarding the legitimacy of prescriptions, emphasizing the need for vigilant scrutiny in safeguarding public health.