The Disclosure and Barring Service hit the headlines again recently, and not in a good way. After issued with delays in checking and a very overdue IT system, the DBS had to halt submission of documents online. The issue came to light in parliament, after Diane Abbott questioned the minister responsible. So what’s going on?…
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Safeguarding – What Exactly Does This Mean?
Safeguarding. It’s one of those buzzwords which appears to be everywhere. People toss it into conversation and it’s assumed that everyone knows what it means. Companies use it, the government use it and it’s all over the TV news and press. Do you know what it means? Even if you think you do, the whole…
Does my DBS Check have an expiry date?
Congratulations – you’ve successfully completed the steps needed to get a DBS check and the form has just arrived in the post. The first thing to do is to read through the form and make sure there are no errors on it. Then you can show it to your new employer and start work. You…
DBS and Volunteers
We have a huge culture of volunteering here in the UK. Statistics show that 25% of adults get involved in volunteering at least once a month, with many giving much more time to their chosen cause. Many voluntary organisation support the most vulnerable people in society. When it comes to DBS and volunteers, requirements depend…