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DBS has launched Series 3 of its podcast, DBS Discussions. Six new episodes explain how and when people are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
DBS has introduced a simpler way for applicants to share their basic DBS check result online, giving them more control over who sees it and when.
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.
Register of interests for the board members of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
A summary of the Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received by DBS including a breakdown of the numbers of requests received and handled in each quarter.
A collection of documents that you can use to decide whether a role is eligible for a Basic, Standard or Enhanced DBS check.
Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.
Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.
Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the Update Service and online tracking.
The DBS check application process for volunteers, for Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS checks.
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