If you work in a position that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, you’ll know that it’s a vital part of safeguarding vulnerable individuals. But what happens when your DBS certificate is about to expire, or you want to change jobs? In this post, we’ll answer all your questions about DBS renewal and … Read more
Where Can I Find My DBS Number? Your DBS number is a 12-digit number which can be found in the top-right hand corner of your DBS certificate. More information on your DBS certificate number, including what to do if you’ve lost your certificate, can be found below. What Is A DBS Number? Your Disclosure and … Read more
Working in Healthcare: NHS DBS Checks The majority of NHS staff NHS DBS check. We’ll cover everything you need to know about DBS checks for staff in hospitals, including which staff are eligible, and what level of check they require. Who is Responsible for NHS DBS checks? Before we can look at what type of … Read more
We get the question: “how long do DBS checks last?” quite often, and for good reason! It’s not a clear-cut answer. Although DBS checks never really “expire”, this doesn’t mean you should use or accept an old one. In this post, we’ll explain how often you need to have DBS checks done, for yourself or … Read more
What do I Need For a DBS Check? If you’re wondering ‘what do I need for a DBS check?’ then the short answer is: a handful of ID and documents. But which ones can you use? These will be different depending on a few factors, such as what you’re able to provide and where you’re … Read more
What is a CRB Check UK? A CRB Check is the outdated name for the check that came before the DBS Check. Read on to find out more. If you’ve been struggling to find someone to apply for a CRB check with, you’re not alone. In 2012, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) was introduced … Read more
Before we get started, we all need to be on the same page! A DBS Advanced Check isn’t actually a real thing! People often get the term “Advanced Check” mixed up with Enhanced check, which is a real level of DBS Check. In case you’re too used to saying Advanced Check, we’ll mix in our … Read more
Applying for a UK DBS check for your staff can sometimes be a little tricky. Knowing what level of check is required and who is able to get one are some of the more common things you should know. But what about the slightly more obscure things? Here are some of those, which you might … Read more
Physicists do not legally need a DBS check, but employers are eligible to request Basic DBS checks for physicists. What Do Basic DBS Checks Show? All unspent criminal convictions, cautions and reprimands are shown on a Basic DBS check and will be visible when viewing the certificate. The employer then has the final say on … Read more
Are DBS Checks For Traffic Wardens Essential? Standard DBS Checks for Traffic Wardens are available and necessary, according to the government’s eligibility guide. Traffic wardens are responsible for enforcing parking regulations and issuing parking tickets. While this role does not involve direct contact with vulnerable groups such as children or the elderly, there may still … Read more