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!

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

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