Introduction – Can I Get a DBS Check on My Partner? Since its establishment in 2012, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been a crucial tool for employers in the UK to safeguard vulnerable individuals by conducting Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks. These checks have traditionally been associated with employment, but what if … Read more
So, you’ve got some photo ID to prove your identity for our DBS check? You’ll also need to provide proof of address. There’s a range of documents that can be accepted as DBS proof of address, and we’ll cover them here. List Of Acceptable DBS Proof Of Address Documents DBS proof of address documents, also … Read more
How many people are on the DBS Barred List? As of 2023, there are around 80,000 people on one or both Barred Lists. These are people who have committed an automatic barring offence, people who have been referred to the DBS by an employer, or who have been placed on the list by the DBS … Read more
When hiring new staff, one of the questions often asked is “Can I accept a DBS check from another employer?”. After all, if it is a cost you can save, you might as well! In this article, we will discuss when you can, and can’t, accept an employee’s DBS check from another employer. When Can … Read more
Introduction – Can you Get A DBS Check Without A Passport or Driving Licence? Many individuals ask us, “Can you get a DBS Check without a passport or driving licence?” and we always tell them, YES, you can still apply for a DBS check even if you don’t have these common forms of identification. Can … Read more
What Is GDPR? GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It’s a set of laws that span the EU, and the UK uses them too. The regulations determine how long companies can keep individuals’ personal data, as well as what it can be used for. How Does GDPR Affect DBS Check Certificates? The information disclosed … Read more
Introduction: What If I Make a Typo on My DBS Application? As with every application, accuracy on your DBS Check is vital. Corrections cannot be made once a certificate is issued, so you’ve really got to take care and accuracy when filling in your DBS application. If a typo has been made on your DBS … Read more
Introduction – Will I Have A Criminal Record If Found Not Guilty? If you are arrested, charged, then later found not guilty, it’s natural to wonder “Will I Have a Criminal Record If Found Not Guilty?”. In this article, we will discuss what being found not guilty means for you and your DBS check. When … Read more
Every year, hundreds of thousands arrests are made, with many being done without charging the individual. Naturally, it brings up the question: “Do Arrests Without Charge Show On A DBS?” After all, individuals who have been arrested without charges may be concerned about the potential impact on their employment prospects. Basic DBS – Do Arrests … Read more
As an employer, you’ve got to carry out an important part of the DBS checking process: assessing whether an applicant’s ID documents are genuine and acceptable, and using them to confirm their identity. We’ve already created guidance for which combinations of documents you’ll need to see, which we’ll link below: But what do you need … Read more