DBS referrals: list of professional and competent bodies
Definitions and full lists of professional and competent bodies.
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Lists of professional and competent bodies as described in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 or the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007.
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Last updated 11 June 2021 + show all updates
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List of competent bodies updated to ensure alignment with legislation.
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List of professional bodies updated. New Keeper of Register, Social Work England (SWE), added.
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First published.