In this article, we explore the ongoing debate surrounding mandatory DBS Checks for UK councillors, considering the benefits and drawbacks of introducing these checks to enhance public confidence in elected representatives and ensure integrity in local governance.

If you’re self-employed or work as a freelancer it can be confusing trying to get a DBS Check organised. Can you have one? What level do you need? Who can process it? In this guide, we answer all of these questions and more.

In this article we’re going to look at three key areas of confusion that surround Basic DBS Checks, volunteering, upgrading your DBS, and the DBS Update Service. If you’ve ever wondered about any of these things, you’re in the right place.

There are many regulatory requirements outlining which type of criminal record checks are required by certain professions. Most commonly these are Standard or Enhanced DBS Checks but there are still some that mandate a Basic DBS Check. In this article we take a look at some of the more common ones.

There are multiple options open to people looking to obtain a Basic DBS Check but the fastest and easiest way to do so is online. We might be biased but we’ve also got all the evidence to back it up. If you want to learn exactly why it’s best practice to complete your Basic DBS Check online, you’re in the right place.

Over the course of the pandemic many people have utilised their extra time to start businesses, or, passive income streams to help support their income. We take a look at how a Basic DBS Check can enhance your credentials.

To help safeguard refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, UK Government has confirmed that sponsor households must undergo DBS Checks. The level of DBS Check needed depends on who is being sponsored, here we clarify exactly who needs what check.

For many years the UK has lagged behind the US when it came to background screening. Looking at figures from the Disclosure and Barring Service, we’re starting to catch up. The number of criminal record checks carried out by UK employers has increased nearly every year since 2012.

The announcement from Downing Street on Sunday night means that working from home is back in the spotlight. If you’re like us, you probably thought you’d have seen the back of coronavirus restrictions come Christmas 2021. But to help you get through, we’ve put together these tips to help you thrive through the winter.

When recruiting seasonal staff, you need to make sure you’re carrying out the right DBS checks. Whether it’s Santa, an elf, or just extra staff to help cover over the festive season, having the right DBS Checks in place can help protect you, your business and the public.

We are constantly communicating with the DBS to ensure that all our customers have the most relevant and up to date information available to them. In this update article, we examine changes coming to the DBS Application Withdrawal Process as well as clarifying guidance around email addresses for Basic DBS Applicants.