Best Interests Assessors are social service practitioners who have been independently certified in accordance with the UK Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to assess whether individuals are being denied their liberty. This book is the first in-depth handbook for Best Interests Assessors, offering practical guidance and setting that in the context of current law and how it relates to day-to-day practice. Case studies, legal summaries, exercises in practical decision making, and more make this an indispensable tool for students and practitioners alike.

Best Interests Assessors are social service practitioners who have been independently certified in accordance with the UK Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards to assess whether individuals are being denied their liberty. This book is the first in-depth handbook for Best Interests Assessors, offering practical guidance and setting that in the context of current law and how it relates to day-to-day practice. Case studies, legal summaries, exercises in practical decision making, and more make this an indispensable tool for students and practitioners alike.

Approved Mental Health Professionals must possess and deploy a range of skills, knowledge and values in order to make ethically complex decisions on behalf of people with severe mental health difficulties. This invaluable handbook considers these challenges and provides in-depth guidance on all key aspects of the role.