As of the 10th of May 2023, the DBS Check free for Covid-19 applicants has now finished. The only DBS check free currently is for volunteers.
The DBS waives its fee for volunteers getting Standard and Enhanced checks, so the DBS check is available for just the price of the administration fee.
Responding to the pandemic, the Home Office and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) introduced temporary measures to provide Covid-19 DBS Checks (both Standard and Enhanced) free of charge.
This applied to social care and healthcare workers in England and Wales, who were being recruited in connection with the provision of care and treatment of COVID-19, or those being recruited to backfill roles because of the impact of the pandemic.
Aaron’s Department’s Online DBS System
As of the 10th of May 2023, the DBS Check free for Covid-19 applicants has now finished. The only DBS check free currently is for volunteers. The DBS waives its fee for volunteers getting Standard and Enhanced checks, so the DBS check is available for just the price of the administration fee.
Our online DBS check processing system is connected directly to the UK Government’s gateway, which enables faster processing and issuing of DBS Certificates.
You can apply for a Basic, Standard or Enhanced DBS check online through our system. We also offer Enhanced checks with Barred Lists information and Adult First checks.
Anyone can apply for a Basic check for any purpose. The Standard and Enhanced disclosures can be requested only if the positions offered are eligible. If you are not certain, please read the eligibility guidance.
Apply for the level of check suitable for the position you are offering and receive the DBS results within hours.
Who Qualified For a FREE COVID-19 DBS Check?
As of the 10th of May 2023, the DBS Check free for Covid-19 applicants has now finished. The only DBS check free currently is for volunteers. The DBS waives its fee for volunteers getting Standard and Enhanced checks, so the DBS check is available for just the price of the administration fee.
Employers who were getting staff who needed either a Standard or Enhanced (with or without the barred list check) DBS check to help manage the Coronavirus pandemic could get these free of charge dbs checks, as long as they were for certain, eligible, roles.
These eligible roles are laid out in this Government legislation.
Who Qualifies For A DBS Check Free Of Charge?
You can get your volunteer DBS check free by using us, and you will pay nothing but the administration fee. We have some of the most affordable Admin Fees around, which start from as little as £3.11 when you take advantage of our free admin credit system. The more checks you need, the bigger the discount! If you want to read more about volunteer DBS checks, check out our Everything You Need To Know About DBS Checks For Volunteers article.
Unlike other companies, we offer free, fast registration, so you can begin your applications today!
Once signed up to Aaron’s Department DBS service, you can begin to apply for your DBS checks.
Fast Tracking: Only Enhanced level DBS checks with the relevant barred list(s), as indicated in the legislation, are eligible to be fast-tracked. Any Standard or Enhanced without the barred list DBS check that is eligible for COVID-19, will not be fast-tracked.
Need a DBS Check for Your Staff?
Benefits of Using Our Online DBS Checks
Register your company with Aaron’s Department’s online system for free in less than 15 minutes. The registration process is easy and straightforward. You just need to fill in your company, personal and contact information.
As soon as you sign up and set up your candidates, you could be getting your first DBS result back in a couple of hours.
After you set up your candidates, you have the options to:
Be a Representative for Your Applicant
You can fill in the required forms on behalf of your applicants and let them check and approve the information entered before the application is processed to the DBS.
Let Your Applicants Complete the Forms Themselves
The applicants are able to complete the required forms online with their personal details. The completed forms are then checked by a nominated counter-signatory.
Built-in Error Checking System
Aaron’s Department makes the application process error-proof with its automatic error checking system that points out mistakes and incorrectly completed forms. The applicant can correct any mistake right away and avoid being rejected because of an incorrectly completed application. This saves a lot of time and prevents delays caused by rejected applications.
Integrated Tracking System
Our system incorporates a DBS tracking service that lets you track your application, telling you at which stage it is as well as e-mailing you updates each step of the process. To track the application, you just need the DBS Applicant Form Reference Number and the date of birth of the applicant.
Easy to Pay with Online Credits
The prices for the DBS Checks differ according to the type of check required. There are two methods to pay for a DBS check at Aaron’s Department:
Bank Transfer – Using BACS or your online banking system
You can pay by using BACS or an online banking system. With this method, you are eligible for Free Admin Credit.
Credit/Debit Card
You can pay simply by using your credit or debit card.
Need Help?
If you need help or you have further questions to ask, feel free to contact us or give us a call at +44 113 877 0171. Our experienced DBS specialists will be happy to help you with any DBS problems you might be facing.