BIA-DoLS Refresher
The law doesn’t stand still. Neither should your practice. Stay current on the MCA 2005, case law, and the road to LPS.
“The most informative and exciting learning event I have attended in many years.”
What you’ll
master
One day. Five modules. Everything a DoLS professional needs to stay legally sharp and practice-ready.
LPS News
Current implementation timelines, government announcements, and what they mean for your existing DoLS processes. We cut through the noise so you know exactly what’s happening and when.
Case Law Updates
The judgments that have reshaped DoLS practice — capacity, best interests, necessity, proportionality, eligibility. We don’t just tell you what the court said; we explain what it means for your next assessment.
Quality Assurance
What do “good” Form 3s and Form 4s actually look like? Benchmark your assessments, identify common pitfalls, and learn when and why to set conditions and recommendations.
MCA & MHA Interface
Schedule 1A eligibility, guardianship, CTOs, conditional discharges — the complex boundary between the two Acts in hospital and community contexts.
Your Practice Issues
Bring your hardest cases. This open forum uses complex case studies and your real-world dilemmas in small-group breakout sessions.
“Neil makes complex law accessible and engaging.”
See what the course looks like
What you’ll receive
Course Slides
Full presentation pack emailed after the session
Attendance Certificate
Downloadable certificate on completion
Online Course
Complementary on-demand course with quizzes to embed your learning
Live Q&A
Your questions answered directly by Neil during the live session
You’ll leave with
confidence
Not just knowledge — practical tools and strategic clarity you can apply to your next assessment.
DoLS requests in the LPS era
The latest strategies for managing your backlog while LPS implementation remains in flux
Case law fluency
Know every significant judgment affecting DoLS — and how to apply it to your assessments
A quality benchmark
A clear checklist for measuring whether your Form 3s and 4s meet the standard courts expect
MHA interface mastery
Confidence in the eligibility assessment and knowing which regime applies in complex cases
Shared practice wisdom
Your toughest questions answered, your hardest cases discussed, your experience validated
Hear from past attendees
“Neil was amazing, thought provoking and has changed my view and how I will practice.”
Course Delegate
“Some of the best training that I have ever attended.”
Course Delegate
“A seminar by the very best in the business.”
Course Delegate
“Neil Allen always delivers excellent training and provides good examples to aid understanding as well as links to Case Law.”
SWLA Delegate, 2025
“The depth and breadth of knowledge is vast. The training links and assessment quiz were very informative.”
SWLA Delegate, 2025
“The trainer was excellent. Very interactive, and provided the opportunity to ask our questions and answer them.”
SWLA Delegate, 2025
“The group sessions were very useful. I would highly recommend to others.”
SWLA Delegate, 2025
“I have never learned so much in one day. Excellent delivery and clearly very passionate about his area of expertise.”
Course Delegate
“Neil’s ability and research is really unrivalled… he is fantastic in presenting an idea to people.”
Chambers & Partners, 2025
Find a date
Individual delegates can book directly via Eventbrite.
Organisations — email Neil to arrange a date for your team.
Three ways to book
Organisations
Open Course
For local authorities & NHS trusts
- Up to 30 delegates (extras by agreement)
- Standard curriculum
- Invoice & PO accepted
Organisations
Exclusive Course
Reserved for your organisation
- Up to 100 delegates
- Flexible dates
- Invoice & PO accepted
Individuals
Single Delegate
Join a scheduled session
- Instant confirmation
- Secure payment
- Attendance certificate
Neil Allen
Barrister at 39 Essex Chambers and Founder of LPS Law Ltd. Consistently recognised in the global rankings of the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a leading Barrister in the Court of Protection, for which he was shortlisted as Barrister of the Year.
A rare combination of courtroom rigour and classroom clarity. Neil’s courses are built on real cases and real dilemmas — not abstract theory. As a former university lecturer and published author, he brings two decades of specialist practice to every session.
Before you book
Best Interests Assessors, Mental Health Assessors, Paid RPRs, DoLS leads, and social workers involved in deprivation of liberty decision-making under the MCA 2005.
Via Zoom, one full day. Plenary presentations combined with small-group breakout sessions for case-study work. Delegates are encouraged to bring their own scenarios.
Absolutely. The Exclusive Course option lets you shape the content, case studies, and focus areas around your team’s needs. Email Neil to discuss.
Yes. Every delegate receives a downloadable attendance certificate on completion, issued by Neil Allen of 39 Essex Chambers.
Email training@lpslaw.co.uk with your preferred dates and team size. Invoicing and purchase orders accepted. Individual delegates book via Eventbrite.
Secure your place
Whether it’s your team or just you — spaces fill quickly.
BIA-DoLS Refresher
From £125 inc VAT · 1 day · Via Zoom