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The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices about reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
Guidance on basic DBS checks including how to apply, the cost and what information is disclosed on a basic certificate.
This explains how to get the check you need to have if you are aged 16 or over and you live or work in a childminder's home.
Use the Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool to find out if you, or a worker on a specific engagement, should be classed as employed or self-employed for tax purposes.
If you believe your immigration status is wrong, and it has stopped you accessing work, benefits or services, you can ask the Home Office to check it.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
How to use the Post Office passport Check and Send service for passport applications and renewals, what it costs, where you can use the service.
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
The checks councils are required to carry out on a sponsor's home. Includes how two-tier councils conduct checks, and guest support needs.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
How to register an overseas entity and its beneficial owners or managing officers, so it can buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK.
This guidance explains what providers of children’s homes must do under the law when recruiting and employing staff.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Employ someone: agree a contract, right to work checks, DBS checks, workplace pensions, set up PAYE, tell HMRC
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Teacher Services is a free service to check the record of a teacher you employ or are considering employing.
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