National Police Care Network: Update October 2024

 

Dear Colleague

The following items are contained within this update:

  • National Police Care Network Update
  • National Police and Prison Care Network Webinars
  • FFLM Publications
  • JAS Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report
  • SHAAP – Alcohol (In) Justice Final Position Statement
  • NES Annual Conference 2025 – Save the date
  • Forensic Network Events Newsletter – October 2024
  • The Knowledge Network – Health Literacy Month

National Police Care Network Update

Management of Cardiac Conditions in Police and Prison Custody – Webinar Video

The National Police Care Network and National Prison Care Network held a joint webinar on 19 September on the Management of Cardiac Conditions in Prison and Police Custody. The Network’s welcomed guest speaker Dr Nicholas Spath, Cardiologist, NHS Lothian who specialises in heart rhythm disorders. The recording of this webinar can be found on the National Police Care Network SharePoint Hub (currently, this can only be accessed by NHS employees). An update of upcoming webinars is also contained within this update.

 

Network Highlight Report

The Network Highlight Report for June – September 2024 is attached for information.

 

The National Police Care Network SharePoint Hub

The Hub is the place to find out the latest Police Network news and updates. Currently, we are only able to grant access to NHS colleagues, but we are looking to extend this to external colleagues when possible. If you are an NHS employee and would like access to the SharePoint Hub, please contact us at nss.policecare@nhs.scot

 

National Prison Care & Police Care Network Webinars

The National Police Care Network and National Prison Care Network have added to their programme of webinars for 2024/25.  Full details and registration can be found on the attached flyer.

  • 30 October, 1pm-2pm  Acquired Brain Injury in the Justice System
  • 13 November, 12pm-1pm  Forensic Medical Services: DNA Decontamination and Issues with Contamination
  • 11 December, 1pm-2pm  Naloxone in Police and Prison Custody
  • 15 January, 12pm-1pm Management of Alcohol Conditions in Custody
  • 22 January, 1pm-2pm Police and Health – working together across complex systems to support people

Please feel free to share this with colleagues who may be interested in joining.

 

Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) – Updated Publications

Sent on behalf of the FFLM

 Please note that the following FFLM publications have recently been reviewed and updated:

 

JAS Safer Communities and Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report:  September Edition

The JAS Safer Communities & Justice Statistics Monthly Data Report for September 2024 been published on the Scottish Government website and can be found here.

The report contains summary statistics covering a number of important justice and safer communities statistics. There is also more detailed information on fire and prisons. There is no topic page this month.

 

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) – Alcohol (In) Justice Final Position Statement

Please find attached the final version of the Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP), Alcohol (in)justice Position Statement. This paper sets out why and how people with alcohol use disorders who come into contact with the justice system should have the best opportunities to access treatment and support. This approach would reduce reoffending and tackle inequalities – improving the health and lives of the people concerned and the lives of their families and wider communities, as well as alleviating pressure on the justice system.

This paper aims to influence national policy makers, can be used as an advocacy tool for improving the journey of individuals with alcohol use disorders in the justice system, as well as being a resource for those working in public health and the justice system, locally and nationally.

 Should you wish any further information please contact shaap@rcpe.ac.uk

 

NES Annual Conference – Learning for Change: Tackling Health Inequity through Education and Workplace Learning

Thursday 24 & Friday 25 April 2025

Following on the growing success of the 2024 conference, NES is delighted to confirm that it will once again be hosting the conference online over two days in April 2025.

This conference is for colleagues from all professional disciplines across health and social care with an interest in education and training, workforce development and digital solutions. There will be a number of plenary and parallel sessions run by all professional groups and an opportunity for joint sessions highlighting interprofessional learning.

Attached you will find a call for seminar abstract submissions and open paper / poster abstract submissions. These can also be found on the conference website here. The closing date for seminar abstract submissions is 8 December 2024 and the closing date for open paper and poster abstract submissions is 9 February 2025.

Further details on the programme and how to register will follow in early 2025. For any queries, please contact nes.conference@nhs.scot

 

Forensic Network Events Newsletter – October 2024

Please see the attached the Forensic Network newsletter detailing upcoming events over the next few months. Several events are already sold out and spaces are filling up fast for others, so please ensure you book at the earliest opportunity to avoid missing out! Highlights include:

Highlights include:

  • Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System: It’s Time for Reform – please see the attached flyer for further information.
  • Forensic Network Research Special Interest Group Annual Conference
  • HCR-20 V3
  • Risk for Sexual Violence Protocol Version 2 (RSVP-V2)

 

The Knowledge Network – Health Literacy Month

A person’s health literacy affects their ability to gain access to, understand and use information to make choices about their own health and care. To raise awareness of health literacy and the techniques that can be used to support health communication, NHS Scotland library and knowledge services are hosting the following session:

 

Trusted health information – Tuesday 22nd October, 11:30am-12:15pm
Where do you go for trusted health information to share with others?  This session will cover trustworthy resources available to you, and top tips to quality assure information you come across on the web and elsewhere.

 For more information and to register, click here