The Helix 🧬 | Issue 25 | Spring 2026 – Now Available!
Check your mailbox today!
We are pleased to announce that the latest edition of The Helix, the official quarterly newsletter of the UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics (UKAFNP), has now been released.
The Helix continues to be a key platform for sharing knowledge, promoting best practice, and highlighting the breadth of work undertaken by forensic healthcare professionals across police custody and Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) settings.
Each edition brings together a range of contributions from across our community—offering insight, reflection, and learning to support continued professional development and safe, effective care.
📩 Members – Check Your Inbox
All current UKAFNP members should now have received the latest issue directly to their email.
If you have not received your copy:
- Please check your junk or spam folder
- If it is still not visible, contact us at helix@ukafnp.org and we will ensure you are added to the distribution list
🧬 Not Yet a Member?
Membership of UKAFNP provides access to:
- The latest and previous editions of The Helix
- Our members-only Knowledge Base
- Discounted conference tickets
- Opportunities to contribute, collaborate, and shape the future of forensic healthcare
👉 Join today via our website to access these resources and become part of a growing professional network.
✍️ Get Involved
The Helix is built on contributions from our members. We actively encourage submissions, whether you are an experienced writer or sharing your first piece.
We welcome:
- Case studies
- Reflective practice
- Research and audit summaries
- Professional insights and opinion pieces
- Book or resource reviews
If you would like to contribute to a future edition, please contact us at helix@ukafnp.org.
Thank you to all contributors and members for your ongoing support. Together, we continue to strengthen and advance forensic healthcare practice.
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