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A guide to requesting a DBS certificate reprint and forms to complete.
A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals, and example scenarios.
Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) guidance about making referrals. Also includes information about relevant offences.
Guides to help you identify the types of work eligible for an enhanced DBS check in each workforces, including regulated activity.
The main things you need to consider when employing people for the first time or if you've never hired an employee before
Guidance for applicants regarding the DBS update service, including how to join and how to renew your subscription.
As an employer, you can access the Update Service to do status checks on an individual’s standard or enhanced DBS certificate, if they've joined the service.
A collection of guidance and policy documents relating to the submission of basic checks, for Responsible Organisations.
The Disclosure and Barring Service is changing its fees, in order to meet the increased operational costs of delivering DBS’ safeguarding service.
A collection of guidance, news articles and promotional material for the DBS Update Service.
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