DBS Update Service
The DBS Update Service ensures criminal records are always up to date, notifying you immediately of any changes, so you can maintain the highest safeguarding standards.
How does the DBS Update Service work?
The DBS Update Service performs ongoing checks on an individual’s criminal history without the need for repeated rescreening. Depending on your preferences, checks can be conducted weekly, monthly, or quarterly, with real-time notifications of any updates to an individual’s criminal record.
This essential service has become an invaluable tool for safeguarding, proactively protecting organisations, and maintaining the trust and reputation of our clients.
Who benefits from the DBS Update Service?
Employers – The DBS Update Service reduces risks for employers by providing immediate alerts for any changes in an individual’s criminal history. It eliminates the hassle of repetitive DBS rescreening, streamlines safeguarding procedures, and enhances the confidence of clients and stakeholders.
Individuals – Applicants can reuse their DBS certificate for multiple roles or future employment without reapplying for a new check. The Update Service saves both time and stress by maintaining an up-to-date record at all times.
- Real-time notifications
- Weekly Checks
- Monthly Checks
- Quarterly Checks
Our solutions guarantee 100% submission rate with zero errors
Types of DBS Checks
Basic
Basic level disclosure – this is a non-specific check that is available to anyone who requires certification. Basically, it is available to anyone for any purpose. It is commonly used for personal licence holders, couriers or similar.Disclosure Scotland produce this level of Disclosure, as well as the DBS from June 2017.
Unspent Criminal Convictions
Spent Criminal Convictions
Inclusion on the Children’s Barred List
Inclusion on the Adult’s Barred List
Inclusion on List 99 – Section 142 Education Act 2002
Other Relevant Information held by local police forces (Soft Intelligence forces disclosed at Chief Police officer’s discretion)
Standard
Standard level disclosure – this level of disclosure is subject to eligibility in accordance to legislative criteria. This more in-depth check is often required for careers such as accountants or solicitors.
Unspent Criminal Convictions
Spent Criminal Convictions
Inclusion on the Children’s Barred List
Inclusion on the Adult’s Barred List
Inclusion on List 99 – Section 142 Education Act 2002
Other Relevant Information held by local police forces (Soft Intelligence forces disclosed at Chief Police officer’s discretion)
Enhanced
Enhanced level disclosure – this detailed check is also subject to eligibility in accordance to legislative criteria. Individuals who wish to work with vulnerable people will require this disclosure.
Unspent Criminal Convictions
Spent Criminal Convictions
Inclusion on the Children’s Barred List
Inclusion on the Adult’s Barred List
Inclusion on List 99 – Section 142 Education Act 2002
Other Relevant Information held by local police forces (Soft Intelligence forces disclosed at Chief Police officer’s discretion)