Skip to product information
1 of 1

RachelHubbard,KevinStone

The Best Interests Assessor Practice Handbook: Second edition

The Best Interests Assessor Practice Handbook: Second edition

Regular price £18.99 GBP
Regular price £22.99 GBP Sale price £18.99 GBP
Sale Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
  • Condition: Brand new
  • UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
  • UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Trustpilot 4.5 stars rating  Excellent
We're rated excellent on Trustpilot.
  • More about The Best Interests Assessor Practice Handbook: Second edition


The BIA Practice Handbook is a textbook that provides practical advice on the legal elements of the role, values, and practice elements of working within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework. It is essential reading for BIA students and practitioners and has been fully updated to take account of recent legislative changes, case law, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press


The Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Practice Handbook stands as a cornerstone of real-world practice, serving as the sole textbook dedicated to the critical role of the BIA. Providing comprehensive and pragmatic guidance on the legal aspects of the role, as well as the principles and practices inherent in working within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework, this essential text is indispensable for BIA students and practitioners alike. In this fully revised edition, recent legislative developments, such as the proposed changes from the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), significant case law, and the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BIA practice, have been meticulously considered. Laden with invaluable advice on delivering effective, person-centered, and rights-driven practice, the handbook encompasses:
• In-depth case studies
• Legal summaries
• Engaging decision-making activities
• CPD support
• Examples of emerging case law in practice
Looking ahead, the book explores the evolving context for practice within the Approved Mental Capacity Professional (AMCP) role under the LPS, envisioning potential roles that BIAs may assume in this new framework in the future.


Dimension: 240 x 172 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447368182
Edition number: Second Edition

UK and International shipping information

UK Delivery and returns information:

  • Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
  • Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
  • Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.

International deliveries:

Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand and the United States of America.

  • Delivery times: within 5 - 20 business days when ordering to France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Canada and the United States. Up to 30 business days for Australia and New Zealand.
  • Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for international orders.
  • Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
View full details