Understand the testing process
Our free CPD seminars are delivered by Lextox experts for solicitors, local authorities, barristers and the judiciary. The sessions outline the evidence drug and alcohol testing can provide when assessing parental substance use in family law and childcare casework.
The seminars are a great way to build up CPD hours and at the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to instruct appropriate testing.
What will I learn at a CPD seminar?
The benefits and considerations of drug and alcohol testing.
The difference between segmental and overview analysis.
Best practice in drug and alcohol testing and its appropriateness for court.
Hair growth rates, profile of drug use and relevance of detecting metabolites.
Meet the experts
Liam Feasey
Our Quality and Business Manager, Liam Feasey, has over 20 years’ experience in drug and alcohol testing after gaining BSc (Hons) and MSc degrees in Biology. He started his career in a forensic toxicology laboratory, analysing human biological samples for the detection of drugs and alcohol.
For the past 15 years, Liam has been providing advice and guidance to solicitors, local authorities, judges, barristers and sheriffs. Drawing from his laboratory experience, Liam provides presentations to educate on the most appropriate testing options for the detection of drugs and alcohol in hair.
Liam holds a PgCert in Forensic Science, is a UKAS trained quality management system auditor, a member of the Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) and an Affiliate member of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (MCSFS).
Angharad John
Angharad John is the Reporting Scientist Team Manager, and has over 20 years’ experience in drug analysis, and for almost 15 years has specialised in the examination of hair samples for drugs and metabolites and alcohol markers.
Angharad regularly provides advice and result clarification to clients. In addition, having successfully completed training as an ‘Expert Witness’, Angharad has attended Family, Crown and the High court to provide expert evidence during her career.
Angharad has a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Forensic Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Toxicology. She is additionally a member of the Society of Hair Testing (SoHT), The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) and LTG (formerly the London Toxicology Group), and is a professional member of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (MCSFS)
Liam Feasey
Our Quality and Business Manager, Liam Feasey, has over 20 years’ experience in drug and alcohol testing after gaining BSc (Hons) and MSc degrees in Biology. He started his career in a forensic toxicology laboratory, analysing human biological samples for the detection of drugs and alcohol.
For the past 15 years, Liam has been providing advice and guidance to solicitors, local authorities, judges, barristers and sheriffs. Drawing from his laboratory experience, Liam provides presentations to educate on the most appropriate testing options for the detection of drugs and alcohol in hair.
Liam holds a PgCert in Forensic Science, is a UKAS trained quality management system auditor, a member of the Society of Hair Testing (SoHT) and an Affiliate member of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (MCSFS).
Angharad John
Angharad John is the Reporting Scientist Team Manager, and has over 20 years’ experience in drug analysis, and for almost 15 years has specialised in the examination of hair samples for drugs and metabolites and alcohol markers.
Angharad regularly provides advice and result clarification to clients. In addition, having successfully completed training as an ‘Expert Witness’, Angharad has attended Family, Crown and the High court to provide expert evidence during her career.
Angharad has a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Forensic Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Toxicology. She is additionally a member of the Society of Hair Testing (SoHT), The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists (TIAFT) and LTG (formerly the London Toxicology Group), and is a professional member of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (MCSFS)