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Information around which organisation to use for criminal record checks in the UK and overseas.
Guidance, checklist and form for making a subject access request to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This factsheet provides a brief overview of manual DBS certificates, and how they differ from automated certificates.
Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the Update Service and online tracking.
Changes to the filtering rules that came in to force on October 28 2023, the following page explains the potential impact on DBS customers
Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.
The process for making representations to the Chief Officer, regarding information that may be released on a DBS certificate.
Advice on how to obtain criminal record checks for use in China, covering time spent in the UK.
A video showing what information we need as part of a barring referral and why this is important.
The Disclosure and Barring Service has developed a multiple status check facility for employers.
The barring decision-making process at DBS, including information about barring appeals and reviews.
These documents inform organisations of the technical specifications for e-bulk logical business messages.
How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.
A regularly updated list of answers to frequently asked questions related to DBS and coronavirus.
A collection of factsheets, updated guidelines and news stories related to DBS and coronavirus.
This list outlines the most recent common errors made on the DBS application form and what you should do to avoid them.
This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.
Information highlighting the importance and benefits, for employers (particularly those in employment sectors not classed as providing regulated activity) in obtaining a DBS basic check for their employees.
Guidance notes on how to register your organisation with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and nominate a lead countersignatory.
Information around regulated activity in Northern Ireland, that isn't covered within the DBS guidance leaflets.
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