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17 July 2015

Have you always dreamt of being a local bobby on the beat or the British Poirot cracking the most mysterious investigations?

15 July 2015

So, we’ve previously spoken about criminal background checks when an individual is moving to or from the UK for work, but how do DBS check equivalents in these countries compare? Are they more or less detailed? And do laws state they’re a requirement of employment screening?

12 July 2015

Are you thinking of applying for a job with the NHS? Well, whether a porter or surgeon, canteen worker or nurse, the recruitment process will work along a similar framework. So, will you be required to take part in employment screening?

3 July 2015

In theory holiday hotel kids’ clubs sound like a great idea. Your children get to have a few hours a day of organised fun, doing everything from arts and crafts to sports, while socialising with other children under the watchful eye of a trained professional.

1 July 2015

We can’t believe it: where have the last 10 years gone? But we are happy to be celebrating a decade of business trading!

23 June 2015

Are you thinking of opening a pub or bar? Maybe you have a restaurant and want to sell alcohol with your meals? Or perhaps you’re planning a one off event, such as a festival? Well, if you or your establishment want to sell colourful cocktails, light lagers and wonderful wines you’ll need to apply for a personal licence.

20 June 2015

We’ve all written a CV before when applying for a job, but it’s not until you become the hirer that you may realise the importance of correct (and complete) referencing. And the same goes for a buy-to-let investor looking to vet out a potential tenant.

20 June 2015

If your children are in school and you’re looking to help out at a fete, volunteer to supervise a weekly afterschool club or go on a trip with the class, have you considered whether you’ll need a background screening check?

12 June 2015

The older generation have done a lot for us and there are some young people who may not get the same chances as the rest of us without a little help. So if you’re looking for a rewarding job, that really gives back to society and helps people who need it most, choose to become a professional carer.

1 June 2015

A school trip abroad is an exciting time for most teenagers. After all, it’s likely to be the first chance they get to go on holiday with their friends. But behind all the excitement, this can be a stressful time for teachers; especially if you are the one organising the trip.

16 May 2015

As experts on background screening and the DBS checking service, people frequently come to us with their criminal background check queries. And to help with the most common issues we created this handy FAQ page.

9 May 2015

As of the 8th June 2015, the paper counterpart to the UK photocard driving licence will be abolished. These will no longer be valid and will not be issued anymore by the DVLA.