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DBS referrals: list of professional and competent bodies

Definitions and full lists of professional and competent bodies.

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From:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Published:
29 November 2012
Last updated:
17 September 2024
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  1. The list of Competent Bodies attachment has been updated to more accurately reflect how DBS uses findings of fact.

  2. List of competent bodies updated to ensure alignment with legislation.

  3. List of professional bodies updated. New Keeper of Register, Social Work England (SWE), added.

  4. First published.

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Lists of professional and competent bodies as described in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 or the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007.

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