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This guidance covers the role that the police play in the DBS checking process.
Guidance for applicants regarding the DBS update service, including how to join and how to renew your subscription.
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities
Guidance and information regarding the sensitive applications route for transgender applicants.
Find out if a role working with adults is eligible for a Basic, Standard, Enhanced or Enhanced with Barred List DBS check.
Find out if a role is eligible for a Standard DBS check.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sets out internationally recognised codes, designated to each country and most dependent areas.
Filtering identifies and removes protected convictions and cautions so that they are not disclosed on a DBS certificate.
Find out if a role is eligible for an Enhanced with an Adult's Barred List DBS check
Find out if a role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check in the 'Other' workforce.
Find out if a role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check without a Children's Barred List check.
Find out if a role that does not directly involve children or adults is eligible for a Standard, Enhanced or Enhanced with Barred List DBS check.
DBS makes considered decisions about whether somebody should be barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Guidance for referred individuals including why they may have been referred and what happens next.
Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.
Find out if a role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check without an Adult's Barred List check.
Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.
Guidance, checklist and form for making a subject access request to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The DBS check application process for volunteers, for Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS checks.
Filtering rules for certain cautions and convictions that can be removed from a DBS certificate.
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