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Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.
These guidelines come into effect from 22nd April 2025, however the…
Daw’r canllawiau hyn i rym o 21 Ebrill 2025, fodd bynnag, gellir…
These guidelines have been replaced by new guidance that came into effect…
Daw’r canllawiau hyn i rym o 1 Gorffennaf 2021, ond gellir defnyddio’r…
Introduction This guidance will help you validate the identity of a…
This guidance sets out how Registered Bodies (RBs) and Responsible…
Introduction The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) digital identity…
As an employer, you can access the Update Service to do status checks on an individual’s standard or enhanced DBS certificate, if they've joined the service.
About the Update Service The Update Service is an online subscription that…
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Information about accessibility of the Disclosure and Barring Service's services and documents.
A collection of senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality for each quarter
Data on senior officials’ business expenses, including hospitality and travel.
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Guidance for applicants on basic DBS checks, including the cost, how to share and view the result, and what information is disclosed on a basic DBS certificate.
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) page outlines our commitment to EDI.
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