The Helix 🧬 | Issue 23 | Autumn 2025 – Now Available!
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We’re proud to launch the latest edition of The Helix, UKAFNP’s official quarterly newsletter—created for, and by, forensic healthcare professionals.
This issue features thought-provoking content and essential updates for all those working across police custody and SARC settings.
Highlights from This Issue:
- Deaths in or Following Police Custody: IOPC Statistics 2024/25
A review of the latest Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) figures and what they mean for Forensic Healthcare Professionals. A must-read for those in frontline roles.
- Scrutiny of the CPS's Handling of Adult Rape Cases
A summary of the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate report, analysing how adult rape cases are managed and the challenges faced by the criminal justice system.
- #UKAFNPConf25: Where Two Worlds Collide
A preview of our upcoming conference in Nottingham, showcasing how clinical practice and the justice system converge—and what that means for the future of our profession.
This edition is rich with learning, policy updates, and sector reflection.
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Let’s keep the conversation going and continue strengthening our forensic healthcare community.
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