AlphaBiolabs provides court-approved drug, alcohol and DNA testing for family law professionals, social workers, and local authorities across the UK.

Celebrating excellence in social work 👏 A huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees recognised at this year’s Social Worker of the Year Awards 2026, hosted in London! This inspiring national event shines a light on the compassion, professionalism, and dedication of social workers across the UK – sharing the powerful, positive stories behind their outstanding practice. With 14 awards presented, the evening celebrated excellence across children’s and adult services, mental health, social justice, education, and research. 🌟 A special shoutout to the Gold Award winners of the following categories: • Lifetime Achievement Award – Dave Fry (posthumously) – @Croydon_Council • Team of the Year, Children’s Services – Integrated Adolescent Service – @LewishamCouncil • Children’s Social Worker of the Year – Thomas Edwards – Buckinghamshire Council @BucksCouncil/Furze Down School • Newly Qualified Children’s Social Worker of the Year – Cara Aldersley – Liverpool City Council @lpoolcouncil • Mental Health Social Worker of the Year – Nala Gunstone – Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust • Practice Leadership & Management, Children’s Services – Mahfuzul Khan – London Borough of Newham @NewhamLondon #SWA26 #SocialWork #SocialWorkeroftheYear #SocialCare #ChildrensServices #PublicChildrenLaw

Top 10 Drug & Alcohol Testing Myths – Busted! Myth #3: Hand sanitiser or household cleaners can trigger a positive SCRAM CAM® result. Not quite. While alcohol-containing products have the potential to trigger an initial alert, this isn’t the same as a confirmed positive result for alcohol consumption. The latest blog in our myth busting series explains how we can tell the difference. alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/top-… #FamilyLaw #AlcoholTesting

Court deadlines don't wait. Neither should you. AlphaBiolabs offers some of the fastest results for Drug, Alcohol & DNA testing, direct from our accredited UK laboratory. And when a case is urgent, we can fast-track results so you're never left waiting when time is short. Learn more 👉 alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/cont… #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting

📣 The AlphaBiolabs October News Update is here! Catch up on our latest news and important updates for family law and social work professionals, including the second instalment of our drug and alcohol testing myths series, our upcoming November webinars, and why expert interpretation matters in hair testing. 👉 alphabiolabs.co.uk/legal-tes… #AlphaBiolabs #LegalTesting #FamilyLaw #SocialWorkSupport

We're proud to sponsor the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) Support Conference 2026, 'Securing Futures. Changing Lives'. 🗓️ Thursday 22 October 📍 Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Drug and alcohol testing plays a central role in FDAC cases, from establishing a baseline at the start of proceedings to evidencing sustained abstinence over time. Our team will be on hand throughout the event to talk through testing options, interpretation of results, and the requirements of individual cases. If you're attending, do come and say hello and look out for our complimentary drug & alcohol testing guides in your delegate pack. #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting #Safeguarding #FDAC #FamilyJustice

Thank you to everyone who came over to say hello to the AlphaBiolabs team at The East London Local Family Justice Board Conference last Thursday. It was a privilege to sponsor such an important and well-attended event, and to meet so many delegates from all walks of the family law sector. Congratulations to Adrianne Read of London Borough of Newham Council @NewhamLondon, winner of our luxury Cheshire cheese hamper. We hope you enjoy it! #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting #Safeguarding #FamilyJustice #SocialWork

AlphaBiolabs is proud to sponsor today's St Ives Chambers Annual West Midlands Child Care Conference at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham. Check your delegate bags for a special offer from AlphaBiolabs, our toxicology testing reference guides, and a few extra goodies: a small 'thank you' from us for being part of the conversation. #StIvesCCC2026 #FamilyLaw #CareProceedings

Today we're sponsoring and attending The East London Local Family Justice Board Conference – Fairness and Protection: Individualising Vulnerability and Risk. A valuable day of continuing professional development ahead for social work practitioners, children's guardians, family lawyers (public and private law) and judges. If you're there, come and say hello to the team, pick up one of our goody bags and enter our prize draw to win a luxury cheese hamper. #FamilyLaw #Safeguarding

Testing arrangements don't stay static forever. Providers change, priorities shift, and sometimes it's simply the right time to review your options. For family law professionals, social workers and local authorities, uncertainty about your testing provider is the last thing you need when cases and deadlines don't stop moving. Read our latest blog to learn more about how AlphaBiolabs has built a reputation for reliability, continuity and expertise across the sector. alphabiolabs.co.uk/blog/cont… #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #DNATesting

Some parents or caregivers involved in family proceedings may be doing Sober October. That's definitely a positive. But simply saying you've cut down on alcohol isn't enough for family law proceedings. In the UK: 🔹There were 9,809 UK alcohol-specific deaths in 2024, well above pre-pandemic levels 🔹 More than 1 million alcohol-related hospital admissions were recorded in England in 2023/24 - the highest on record 🔹 Admission rates were up to twice as high in the most deprived areas We test the widest variety of sample types for alcohol including hair, nails, and blood, at our UKAS-accredited UK lab, with SCRAM CAM®, breath testing, and repeat PEth testing available for ongoing monitoring. Contact our expert team on 0333 600 1300 / [email protected] for a quote within the hour. You can also learn more about Sober October in our latest blog or explain our alcohol testing options on our website. #FamilyLaw #AlcoholTesting

Giving back is part of how we work. 💙 Each month, one colleague is drawn at random to nominate a charity that means something to them, and we donate £100 to support its work. This month, Rachel Wilde has chosen You Matter. You Matter provides housing, support and specialist services covering homelessness, mental health, addiction and domestic abuse across the Liverpool City Region. Find out more about their work: you-matter.org.uk/ #GivingBack #Charity #Community

We’re pleased to share that AlphaBiolabs is sponsoring The Family Law Bar Association National Conference on 17 October. Held in Brighton this year, the conference brings together specialist family law barristers and judges from across the country for professional development, knowledge sharing, and discussion around the latest developments in family law. Every delegate will receive a tote bag with all their materials for the day, which includes our two free drug & alcohol testing reference guides, plus some goodies. Our reference guides simplify the science behind drug & alcohol testing, helping family law barristers understand the different types of tests available, as well as the main drug groups, their legal classifications, legitimate medical applications, and symptoms of misuse. Look out for them in your delegate tote bag at the conference! #FamilyLaw #DrugTesting #AlcoholTesting #Safeguarding #FLBA

We're pleased to be sponsoring the St Ives Chambers Annual West Midlands Child Care Conference on Friday 16 October 2026 at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham. A practice-focused day for family law professionals exploring the key issues shaping care proceedings. Check your delegate bags for a special offer from AlphaBiolabs, our toxicology testing reference guides, and a few extra goodies from us. #StIvesCCC2026 #FamilyLaw #CareProceedings