Anaphylaxis triggers include:
🍤 Food (nuts, shellfish)
💊 Drugs (penicillin, NSAIDs)
🐝 Stings
🌳 Latex
🚨 Always check allergy status at assessment. Don’t assume it’s in the notes.
#AnaphylaxisWeek #CustodyCare #UKAFNP

The Helix 🧬 | Issue 23 | Autumn 2025 is out now! Covering deaths in police custody, CPS handling of rape cases & a preview of #UKAFNPConf25. Members—check your inbox! 📩 Not a member? Join UKAFNP to get access. #TheHelix #ForensicHealthcare #CustodyCare #UKAFNP

🚫 The Fatal Four causes of RTCs:
• Speeding
• Drink/drug driving
• Not wearing a seatbelt
• Distractions (e.g. mobile phones)
Let’s change the culture. These are preventable.
#RoadVictimMonth #ForensicHCPs #CustodyCare

⚠️ Signs of Hypoglycaemia
Look for:
💦 Sweating
🫨Tremor
❓Confusion
😡Aggression

Treat with oral glucose or a rapid-acting carbohydrate if safe. All HCPs should be confident in managing a hypo. #DiabetesAwarenessWeek #Hypoglycaemia #CustodyCare

Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune—where the pancreas makes little or no insulin. It often presents in childhood but can appear later. Insulin is life-saving and access must not be delayed in custody. #DiabetesAwarenessWeek #Type1Diabetes #CustodyCare

🌟 We celebrate the LGBTQ+ forensic healthcare professionals who care, advocate, and lead every day. Your contribution makes our profession stronger. Thank you! 💙🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth2025 #ForensicHealthcare #CustodyCare #SARC

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ people can face unique risks in custody or after sexual assault. Trauma-informed care & respect are vital. Let’s continue creating safe, inclusive spaces for everyone. #PrideMonth2025 #ForensicHealthcare #SARC #CustodyCare

🎟️ Tickets on sale now for #UKAFNPConf25 – Where Two Worlds Collide

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👥 Forensic HCPs in Custody & SARC
🎤 Inspiring speakers, networking & learning

🎫 Book now: www.ukafnp.org/conference
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🧘‍♀️ FHPs—we see you.
You show up day and night for others. But your wellbeing matters too. Rest, talk, breathe. Prioritising your own mental health is not selfish—it’s essential. #SelfCare #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ForensicNurse #CustodyCare

🚨 Acute mental health presentations are common in custody.
Distress, psychosis, or suicidal ideation may be hidden beneath aggression or silence. Always look beyond the behaviour. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #CustodyCare #TraumaInformedCare

🦠 Hepatitis B is highly infectious and can be spread through unprotected sex, blood, or sharing needles. #HepatitisAwarenessMonth #CustodyCare

Exciting news! My co-edited book Police Custody Healthcare for Nurses and Paramedics is at print & ships Jan 2025! Huge thanks to co-editors & contributors. Get 40% off with code PCH40 at Wiley. A must-have for custody HCPs! #Healthcare #CustodyCare