Passports and Driving Licences are two of the most commonly used forms of ID when doing a DBS check. In this article, answer the common question of “Can You Get a DBS Check Without a Passport or Driving Licence?” Can You Get a DBS Check Without a Passport or Driving Licence? If you don’t have … 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
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and secure working environment. As they are often a legal requirement, it leads to employees asking, “Can I still work if my DBS has expired?”. Can I Still Work If My DBS Has Expired? DBS checks do not have an expiry … Read more
Once your Standard or Enhanced DBS check is completed, you can put it on the Update Service. Many don’t know how many days to put DBS on Update Service, resulting in them being too late to put it on! In this article, we’ll discuss exactly how long you have. What Is The Update Service? The … Read more
If you need your identity documents validating for a DBS check, it’s possible to do this with the Post Office at one of their branches across the country. Around 200,000 checks are completed with the Post Office’s assistance every year. However, Post Office DBS ID checks still require that the applicant visits a Post Office … Read more
Can A Bank Statement Be Used For DBS Checks? A bank statement can be used as a supporting document for your DBS check, but there are a few things to be aware of: Can A Bank Statement Be Used For DBS Checks If It’s A PDF? Unfortunately not; despite us living in the digital age, … Read more