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DBS Checks are criminal background checks that involve searching through the police national computer for convictions. We are often asked how long the process takes in total and what can slow it down.  In this article, we’ll explain how DBS Checks work and the timescales involved, as well as giving you tips on how to… Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Get a DBS Check?

If you are about to start volunteering for an organisation, thinking about doing so, or you work for an organisation that enlists the help of volunteers, you need to understand the rules and regulations surrounding DBS Checks for volunteers. DBS Checks are a criminal background check that reveals details of convictions held on the police… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for Volunteers

If you are about to move overseas to work, either temporarily or for a permanent placement, you may be wondering whether your DBS Check will be valid in the country you are going to. Also, if you are already working overseas, you may be wondering whether you can apply for a DBS Check while you… Continue reading Are You Allowed To Use DBS Checks Abroad? A Guide to Overseas DBS Checks

An increasing number of job roles require applicants and current employees to get a DBS Check carried out.  These days, the process of getting a DBS Check has been made easier, as you no longer have to apply using a paper form and it can be done online instead. There are a number of advantages… Continue reading 7 Reasons to Apply for DBS Checks Online

If you are enrolled on a university course, or thinking about applying for one, there’s a good chance that you will need to do a work placement as part of your studies.  This is especially true for vocational degree courses such as medicine, teacher training, nursing, law, veterinary studies, etc.  A question we hear often… Continue reading Guide to DBS Checks when Applying for University Placements