Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be introducing new online services over the next 12 months.
Disclosure And Barring Service
Latest Government News
- Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
- Referral of the proposed subsidy to The Auckland Project by Durham County Council
- Investigation of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement
- Consultation on proposed commitments in respect of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement
- Transparency data: Small boat activity in the English Channel
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Kluwer IT Solution Limited
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Pride Flooring Derby Ltd
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Addidas Ltd
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: TMF Group Limited
- Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
- Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
- Referral of the proposed subsidy to The Auckland Project by Durham County Council
- Investigation of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement
- Consultation on proposed commitments in respect of the Atlantic Joint Business Agreement
- Transparency data: Small boat activity in the English Channel
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Kluwer IT Solution Limited
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Pride Flooring Derby Ltd
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: Addidas Ltd
- Decision: Company Names Tribunal decision: TMF Group Limited
- Guidance: Company Names Tribunal undefended decisions and orders
Thursday, 01 December 2016
You’ll be able to use our online services throughout Christmas and New Year.
Friday, 24 June 2016
Adele Downey has been appointed as the new Chief Executive for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Thursday, 07 April 2016
Your feedback will help improve DBS services and the experiences you have with us.
Thursday, 14 January 2016
We will get in touch with lead countersignatories to make sure email addresses are up-to-date
Thursday, 14 January 2016
We will get in touch with lead countersignatories to make sure email addresses are up-to-date
Friday, 08 January 2016
The call centre will be closed for the rest of the day (Friday 8 January 2016) due to circumstances beyond our control.
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Read about SAFERjobs and the work they do to prevent recruitment fraud.
Tuesday, 01 December 2015
You will be able to use DBS online services throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday.
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
DBS Chief Executive, Adriènne Kelbie, is to take on a new role at the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).
Friday, 23 October 2015
Technical issues with DBS online services are fixed.
Friday, 02 October 2015
Your DBS check may be delayed if it has to go to the Metropolitan (Met) police.
Tuesday, 26 August 2014
NHS Employers and the DBS have teamed up help you understand the duty to refer process and how to make a referral.
Monday, 28 July 2014
Many of the queries you have can be answered using our website.
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