Mastering the Role of a Best Interest Assessor
Delegates attending our BIA qualification and BIA centred training courses learn how to work lawfully within the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA), the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA), the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS, MCA 2005), and their respective codes of practice, and the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRH).
Our qualification led by a lawyer-trainer and a highly experienced BIA, offers a robust foundation in legal literacy, as well as best practice in practical application.
Our legal update courses are designed to ensure that BIAs have the most up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competence to correctly interpret and apply legislation and guidance to best practice standards.
Attending our signatory course will give participants the practical skills and knowledge to effectively assess and manage DoLS applications, ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding the rights of individuals.
Have a look at the BIA qualification and BIA related training courses we offer below.
Best Interest Assessor (BIA) Qualification
Those wanting to become BIAs should attend our highly rated, five-day training course, which is delivered by lawyer-trainers (subject matter experts) and practising BIAs.
The training provides the highest level of legal literacy and has been designed to empower delegates with all the practical knowledge they need to carry out the BIA role to best practice standards.
Why choose Bond Solon for BIA training?
- Largest Provider of BIA training – Bond Solon is the largest provider of BIA training, training between 200 – 300 people to become BIAs each year. To date we have trained over 2,000 BIAs
- Fast Qualification – We understand the importance of ensuring the quickest possible turnaround time from attending the training to qualifying. Our average timeframe is 3-4 months, compared to most universities that take 9-12 months
- Outstanding Feedback – In the last 12 months, our BIA qualification has been rated 9.6 out 10 from attending students
- Purposely Designed – Our BIA module has been specifically designed to give students all the skills and knowledge they need to operate as a BIA to best practice standards
- Success Rate – Due to our unique delivery style and our ability to successfully instil skills and knowledge, our pass rate is around 75%
- Skills Based Training – We do not use lecture-based training or ‘death by PowerPoint’. Instead we place the student at the centre of the learning experience - concentrating on group work, exercises, and scenario-based case studies to ensure each learner has successfully obtained the necessary skills and knowledge
- Intimate Group Sizes – Unlike a typical lecture theatre full of students, we cap the sizes of each of our BIA intake to ensure that the course remains interactive and personal enough to benefit the student
- Expert Led Training – Our qualification is delivered by specialist Mental Capacity Act lawyers and qualified BIAs to, as they are able to give practical guidance and assurances, rather than just anecdotal stories. They are also trained-trainers, allowing them to impart their knowledge and skills effectively
- Lifelong Learning – We continually keep our students updated and informed of any changes, proposed changes, and relevant case law. Please see our news section for examples of recent articles
Benefits of choosing Bond Solon
- Bond Solon digital hub – Access to the learning platform containing resources specifically for BIAs, including lifelong learning, advice on CV writing and form filling and how to market yourself as a BIA
- Bond Solon BIA community – become a member
- Online learning system and e-library - access to Teeside University’s
- Professional digibadge - share your achievement with your peers on your professional and social media platforms
- 15% discount on Bond Solon’s statutory BIA legal update course
[The trainer] was excellent. Very open and knowledgeable, and made brilliant use of case studies and case law to help me understand the practical application of case law, and how the legislation has developed. [The trainer] took time to ask questions, re-framed and checked that we were understood the content of the course. [The trainer] was engaging.
Social Worker
I felt that the mixture of teaching and learning methods was really good, there was opportunity to ask questions and engage. The trainer checked knowledge and learning as we went along in a way that did not make you feel put on the spot.
Occupational Therapist
Other BIA Courses
As well as the BIA qualification (for those who want to be a BIA), we have a series of courses that support those who currently are BIAs and their work.
Learning with Bond Solon
Bond Solon Digital Hub
access to the learning platform containing resources specifically for BIAs, including lifelong learning, advice on CV writing and form filling and how to market yourself as a BIA
Bond Solon BIA community
become a member
Online learning system and e-library
access to Teeside University’s resources
Professional digibadge
share your achievement with your peers on your professional and social media platforms
15% discount
on Bond Solon’s statutory BIA legal update course
