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DBS has launched a podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals covering topics such as DBS checks, eligibility and the barring process.
From 21 January 2026, self-employed people and personal employees can apply for Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks through an Umbrella Body.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Disclosure and Customer Service customers.
DBS' Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period.
DBS Chief Executive Jeff James attended the parliamentary launch of the UK's first National Hiring Strategy and the new Hiring Fraud Guide.
DBS has launched a new podcast video to help faith organisations understand their legal duty to refer safeguarding concerns and how to access support.
DBS supports Ann Craft Trust's Safeguarding Adults Week theme 'Prevention: Act Before Abuse' to help organisations create safer cultures.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is supporting Wales Safeguarding Week, taking place on 10-14 November 2025.
Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Cymru, a gynhelir 10-14 Tachwedd 2025
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) launches targeted outreach in the South East, with focus on the faith sector.
DBS welcomed over 1,300 safeguarding professionals to its fifth Annual Conference to explore innovation, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of safeguarding.
Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) wedi cynnal ei gynhadledd 'Gwella Diogelu yng Nghymru – Datblygu a chynnal dull cydweithredol' yng Nghaerdydd.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has hosted its ‘Enhancing Safeguarding in Wales – Developing and maintaining a collaborative approach' conference in Cardiff.
Registration is now open for the DBS Annual Conference 2025, taking place on 7 and 8 October.
DBS have created a new explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function.
DBS are set to launch a new 'Save and Return' feature for its online Barring Referral Service, to make submitting a barring referral easier and more convenient.
Safeguarding industry experts have collaborated to launch an industry best practice 'Better Hiring Toolkit' for the hospitality sector.
The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched its new strategy and business plan, detailing the strategic direction of DBS for the next 3 years.
The Home Office announces directorial appointments to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Mick Creedon will take over as the independent monitor for the Disclosure and Barring regime.
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