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Alex Gorton

@alexgorton.bsky.social

Forensic Physician, Speciality Doctor Emergency Medicine & Senior Medical Examiner (Wales). Passionate about medical education & developing high quality care. President @fflm.bsky.social

123 Followers  |  273 Following  |  7 Posts  |  Joined: 10.09.2024  |  1.7076

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That's a wrap! Thank you to all our delegates and speakers who made today's Northern Ireland CPD day such a success! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ‘€ We look forward to seeing you at another #RCEMevent soon!

#RCEMevents #RCEMcpd

13.06.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We have published our response to Equivalence in Police Custody Healthcare, a report by @gethrees.bsky.social and his team at NU: fflm.ac.uk/press-and-po...

We welcome the spotlight this report brings to the dire state of healthcare provision in police custody (1/3)

24.04.2025 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Members will likely already be aware of the Leng Review (the Independent Review of Physician Associate and Anaesthesia Associate Professions Terms of Reference). Read our formal submission to the review here: tinyurl.com/442kersv

19.02.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Webinar discount
We are please to announce that non members of the Faculty can now access webinars for the reduced rate of ยฃ10 from October 2024 โ€“ March 2025.
Please spread the word to anyone you know that would be interested in purchasing one of our webinars. fflm.ac.uk/e-learning/w...

10.01.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Forensic Records - Frequently Asked Questions for all Healthcare Professionals - FFLM Updated November 2024 ย  As part of the review, ย this document has been reviewed by the FFLMโ€™sย  Data Protection adviser Data Privacy Services.

Publication Update

We have updated the Forensic Records โ€“ Frequently Asked Questions for all Healthcare Professionals
fflm.ac.uk/resources/pu...

19.12.2024 14:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Annual Conference - Friday 09 and Saturday 10 May 2025 - FFLM Why not book onto our annual conference today? Join us either in person or virtually!

Only four weeks left to secure your early bird tickets to the FFLM's 20th Anniversary Flagship Annual Conference, taking place in Liverpool on 09-10 May 2025.

Book now to avoid disappointment and to take advantage of our special 20% discount.

fflm.ac.uk/annual-confe...

11.12.2024 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fareham today for another @fflm.bsky.social course supporting clinicians in assessing those exposed to #Taser

#RaisingStandards #ProtectingTheVulnerable

04.12.2024 08:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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People who say we should focus on our own in our own country

28.11.2024 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 240    ๐Ÿ” 60    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Although primarily aimed at clinicians working in police custody, ED clinicians that have attended also found this really helpful... Would be great to see people there!

25.11.2024 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Shed Seven in Cardiff

Shed Seven in Cardiff

23.11.2024 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Finally finished Kaos... Fabulous but what a tragedy about no season 2...

23.11.2024 19:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Poster for FFLM Webinar: Managing Substance Misuse in Police Custody 27/11/2024 1300-1400

Poster for FFLM Webinar: Managing Substance Misuse in Police Custody 27/11/2024 1300-1400

๐Ÿ“ข Upcoming webinar alert! On Wed 27 Nov at 1300, Prof Margaret Stark will be presenting on the challenges of managing detainees with substance use disorders in police custody. Free to attend. To book your place, click here: fflm.ac.uk/event/fflm-w...

22.11.2024 13:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Invite highlighting the FFLM conference at the Royal Liver Suite in Liverpool 9th and 10th May 2025.

Invite highlighting the FFLM conference at the Royal Liver Suite in Liverpool 9th and 10th May 2025.

To mark the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine's 20th year, we are offering delegates a very special 20% discount to our Annual Conference, which will take place in Liverpool, May 2025.

Use the discount code FFLM20 to secure your ticket!
fflm.ac.uk/annual-confe...

22.11.2024 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There seem to be a growing number of healthcare organisations setting themselves up on here. Please do let me know about any one I have missed go.bsky.app/a2U8nw

20.11.2024 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you

20.11.2024 21:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@fflm.bsky.social have also joined

20.11.2024 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes please Rob

18.11.2024 12:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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