Response to BMA article ‘Undercut and undermined’

We at the UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics (UKAFNP) wish to express our disappointment regarding the recent article published by the British Medical Association (BMA), titled ‘Undercut and undermined’. It is regrettable to see an article, associated with two previous presidents of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine, portraying police custody healthcare professionals as “cheaper and less-qualified”.

We firmly believe that such a portrayal is not reflective of the reality, dedication, and professional expertise that our members and other police custody healthcare professionals bring to their roles. Our full response to the article can be found below.