New, easier way to share your online basic DBS check result

Applicants can now share their basic DBS check result directly with an employer or other third party, helping to make recruitment checks quicker and easier. Quicker, simpler sharing The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has introduced a new way for applicants to share their online basic DBS check result. Previously, applicants had to forward emails and instructions … Continue reading New, easier way to share your online basic DBS check result →

DBS launches 2025 Employer Feedback Survey

DBS has launched its 2025 Employer Feedback Survey to gather insights from businesses using DBS services. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched its 2025 Employer Feedback Survey to collect feedback from businesses and organisations that use DBS services for recruitment and employment activities. The survey has been designed to understand employer satisfaction with … Continue reading DBS launches 2025 Employer Feedback Survey →

Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026

HM Revenue and Customs have published initial information as part of the June 2025 employer bulletin on changes that form part of the Plan to Make Work Pay, the Government is making changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Through the Employment Rights Bill, the government are strengthening SSP to make sure that all employees have access to from … Continue reading Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026 →

New DBS video explains the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service

DBS have created an explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new video for organisations, aiming to raise awareness of the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service, and the many benefits it provides. The video explains the benefits of including … Continue reading New DBS video explains the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service →

DBS strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028

The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched its new strategy and business plan, detailing the strategic direction of DBS for the next 3 years. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched (2nd April 2025) its new 2025 to 2028 strategy and 2025 to 2026 business plan, setting the organisation’s strategic direction for the next … Continue reading DBS strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028 →

‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams

Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a safer employment search. Non-existent DBS check scam Persuading job seekers to pay for a non-existent DBS check is a tactic being used by fraudsters to extract cash from their victims, with January and February a peak period for scammers to pounce. Typically referenced … Continue reading ‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams →

DBS launches annual Update Service renewal notification for volunteers

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is launching its new annual notification service for volunteer subscribers to the Update Service, allowing subscribers to confirm that they still require the service. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is currently improving how the Update Service works for its volunteer subscribers. The improvements will allow volunteers who are … Continue reading DBS launches annual Update Service renewal notification for volunteers →

‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams

Coinciding with the Home Office Stop! Think Fraud campaign, the Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a safer employment search. Persuading job seekers to pay for a non-existent DBS check is a tactic being used by fraudsters to extract cash from their victims, with January and February a peak period … Continue reading ‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams →

Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams

DBS is putting jobseekers on alert for the scams that could leave them victims of theft and fraud. Jobseekers are being put on alert for the 7 signs of scams that could leave them out of pocket and at risk of identity fraud. January and February are acknowledged within the recruitment industry as peak job … Continue reading Jobseekers urged to watch out for 7 signs of job scams →