Best Interests Assessor Practice Handbook : Second Edition by Rachel Hubbard ...

Bristol University Press

The Best Interests Assessor Practice HandbookSecond edition\nAuthor(s): Rachel Hubbard, Kevin Stone\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Bristol University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Policy Press\nISBN-13: 9781447368182, 978-1447368182\nSynopsis\nThe Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Practice Handbook is firmly grounded in real-life practice and remains the only textbook focusing directly on the BIA role. Offering clear and practical advice on the legal elements of the role, and the values and practice elements of working within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) framework, this is essential reading for BIA students and practitioners. \n\nThis fully-updated edition takes account of recent legislative changes, including the planned changes from the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), recent case law and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on BIA practice.\n\nPacked with advice on delivering effective, person-centred, rights-driven practice, it includes:\n\n case studies;\n\n leg.