The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks took over from the old CRB checks when the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) and ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) merged in 2012. Since then, we’ve got a lot of questions. What is a DBS certificate? What do they show? Well, if you were wondering the same thing, you’re in … Read more
If you’re an employer or business, that needs to apply for a DBS check for their employees, then it’s important to know what you need. Requesting the wrong type of check or submitting the wrong information can lead to a delay in getting the DBS certificate, and could even require you to apply for a … Read more
In November 2020, major DBS changes were made to the criminal record disclosure rule regarding offences made. Warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on Standard or Enhanced DBS Checks, but this isn’t the only rule that has been changed. The multiple conviction rule has also been removed. This means that … Read more
DBS Transgender & Non-binary Applications DBS Transgender applicants may encounter a challenging experience when undergoing a DBS check. It’s completely understandable if you have reservations about revealing former names or genders to your employer due to concerns about potential workplace harassment. Regrettably, if proper measures to uphold confidentiality are not adhered to, there’s a risk … Read more
DBS Checks are a legal requirement, designed to help protect those who are vulnerable and in some cases, just provide peace of mind for an employer when making a recruitment decision. A DBS Cleaner check can sometimes seem confusing as it does depend upon the setting, which check will be needed for a cleaner. This … Read more
DBS Adult First Checks – What Are They? With this week being National Safeguarding Adults Week, which gets us talking about how we can all work, and learn, to better safeguard adults, what better time is there to tell you about the DBS Adult First check? You might have heard the name before, but with … Read more
Introduction – The Difference Between CRB and DBS What is the difference between CRB and DBS Checks? DBS checks and CRB checks are the two names that are often thrown around when somebody is looking for essentially the same thing – a Criminal Record Background check on their current or potential staff. We regularly get … Read more
The difference between spent, and unspent convictions is that spent convictions are removed from your criminal record, and unspent ones haven’t. By default, all convictions are unspent to begin with. Some, more serious convictions, will never become spent. Unspent Convictions Meaning Unspent convictions are convictions, final warnings, and/or reprimands from the PNC that have not … Read more
Can social media impact DBS check? Well, in the 21st Century, social media has a larger presence than ever and gives users the ability to comment and interact with other account holders, including celebrities, brands, and ‘normal’ users. Being behind a screen can give some people the feeling of power, and freedom to say whatever … Read more
This guide will help you decide which DBS check for opticians is the most suitable. What Level of DBS Check is Needed for an Optometrist? As an optometrist/optician is a healthcare professional who will be working closely with vulnerable adults and children, they are required by law to have an Enhanced DBS Check with a Children’s … Read more