Resources and useful links

Creating a supportive environment in a forensic setting

Working in a forensic environment can be a stressful occupation. The needs of the clients, the issues of security and the long-term nature of the care programme can have its own particular demands.

The personal wellbeing of the nurses engaged in this form of work is essential to the delivery of the service. At Congress this year the forensic forum held a professional event on the topic of self care and wellbeing for staff in secure settings. The presentation used to stimulate discussion Creating a supportive Environment in a Forensic Setting (PDF 393KB) [see how to access PDF files] and you are invited to read and consider its implications for you and your practice.