FTS Resource Hub
What can you expect to find in the FTS Resource Hub?
Our resources are tailored to the unique challenges of family law cases, with a particular focus on forensic testing for drugs and alcohol in hair samples. Explore educational videos, in-depth articles, case studies, and practical guides tailored for solicitors, barristers, and local authorities.
Gain a clear understanding of testing methodologies, results interpretation, and their role in case outcomes, ensuring you’re equipped to make informed, confident decisions. Access the trusted insights and tools you need to support your casework and decision-making with confidence.
Expert articles & Case studies
Stay informed on best practices, legal considerations, and emerging trends in drug and alcohol testing.
Bespoke Training
Guides & Whitepapers
Understand the forensic testing process, from sample collection to results analysis.
Videos
Watch practical demonstrations and conversations with expert insights to deepen your understanding.
Guides & Whitepapers
Our assets are designed to demystify the forensic testing process, making it easier to navigate cases involving drug and alcohol testing in family law.
What’s Included:
How to Write a Letter of Instruction:
Clear, concise templates and guidance to ensure your instructions for testing are accurate and legally robust.
Sample Collection Explained:
Learn best practices for collecting hair samples to maintain chain of custody and ensure reliable results.
Interpreting Results:
Detailed walkthroughs on understanding laboratory findings, including common terminologies and what they mean for your case.
These practical tools help you streamline your approach and ensure that every step of the process meets legal and evidentiary standards.
Our Videos
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our offices, mobile collection vehicles, and state-of-the-art laboratory in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, watch bite-sized presentations for quick learning, or delve into a recorded lecture at the Family Law Bar Association (FLBA). With new content added regularly, our video hub is your dedicated resource for staying informed and confident in forensic drug and alcohol testing for family court proceedings.
Intro to FTS
FTS’ approach to drug and alcohol testing is fundamentally different to our competitors as we report all findings, even if traces of drugs and/or alcohol are found at a low level. We undertake a full forensic investigation by completing a detailed client questionnaire about all factors that could influence our findings.
FTS co-presents Family Law Bar Association (FLBA) lecture
FTS Best Practice in Alcohol Testing – Bitesize Presentation
Chain of Evidence
Case Studies
Our case studies showcase the vital role forensic testing plays in family law cases. Explore real-world examples where hair testing for drugs and alcohol provided critical evidence to support court decisions.
What You’ll Gain:
Practical Application:
Understand how testing methodologies and results are applied to real-life scenarios.
Legal Context:
See how evidence is used to address issues such as parental fitness, custody arrangements, and safeguarding concerns.
Lessons Learned:
Gain insights into challenges faced during cases, including disputed results or complex interpretations, and how they were resolved.
Each case study is designed to provide actionable insights, helping you anticipate challenges and build a stronger, evidence-based approach in your own work.
Case Studies
Analysis of Vanillin (Vanilla Extract) in the Reporting of a Bespoke Alcohol Assessment
Finding the source of ethanol consumed in complex child-care proceedings.
News & Insights
Our Webinars
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A model of best practice – Supporting you through PLO
28th January 2026
Challenge Hair Testing in Court
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Understanding Alcohol and its Markers in Forensic Sample
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Best Practice in Hair Strand Testing for Drugs
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