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The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It processes criminal record checks and maintains barred lists to protect vulnerable populations.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Monday, 12 January 2026
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Disclosure and Customer Service cus...
Monday, 22 December 2025
DBS' Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period....
Thursday, 18 December 2025
DBS Chief Executive Jeff James attended the parliamentary launch of the UK's first National Hiring Strategy and the new Hiring Fraud Guide....
Tuesday, 02 December 2025
DBS has launched a new podcast video to help faith organisations understand their legal duty to refer safeguarding concerns and how to access support....
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
DBS supports Ann Craft Trust's Safeguarding Adults Week theme 'Prevention: Act Before Abuse' to help organisations create safer cultures....
Friday, 07 November 2025
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is supporting Wales Safeguarding Week, taking place on 10-14 November 2025....
Friday, 07 November 2025
Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Cymru, a gynhelir 10-14 Tachwedd 2025...
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) launches targeted outreach in the South East, with focus on the faith sector.? ...
Thursday, 16 October 2025
DBS welcomed over 1,300 safeguarding professionals to its fifth Annual Conference to explore innovation, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of ...
Friday, 10 October 2025
Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) wedi cynnal ei gynhadledd 'Gwella Diogelu yng Nghymru – Datblygu a chynnal dull cydweithredol' yng Nghaerdyd...
Friday, 10 October 2025
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has hosted its ‘Enhancing Safeguarding in Wales – Developing and maintaining a collaborative approach' confer...
Monday, 15 September 2025
Registration is now open for the DBS Annual Conference 2025, taking place on 7 and 8 October....
Monday, 05 May 2025
DBS have created a new explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function....
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
DBS are set to launch a new 'Save and Return' feature for its online Barring Referral Service, to make submitting a barring referral easier and more c...
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks. ...
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
Safeguarding industry experts have collaborated to launch an industry best practice 'Better Hiring Toolkit' for the hospitality sector....
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched its new strategy and business plan, detailing the strategic direction of DBS for the next 3 years. ...
Thursday, 20 March 2025
A new Chief Executive has been announced for the Disclosure and Barring Service. ...
Thursday, 27 February 2025
The Home Office announces directorial appointments to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)....
Monday, 20 January 2025
Mick Creedon will take over as the independent monitor for the Disclosure and Barring regime....
Monday, 23 December 2024
DBS' Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period....
Monday, 02 December 2024
To coincide with the launch of the Home Office Stop! Think Fraud campaign, the Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a ...
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is launching its new annual notification service for volunteer subscribers to the Update Service, allowing su...
Friday, 08 November 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service is changing its fees, in order to meet the increased operational costs of delivering DBS’ safeguarding service. ...
Monday, 30 September 2024
Better Hiring Toolkit aims to set the benchmark for construction organisations, assessing their current policies and procedures to make better informe...
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Registration is open for DBS Virtual Conference 2024. The free conference will provide essential insight into the current and future safeguarding land...
Monday, 09 September 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Disclosure and Customer Service cus...
Wednesday, 21 August 2024
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Supporting Safer Sports campaign, providing resources to those working and volunteering in...
Monday, 22 April 2024
DBS prepares to host a free, virtual conference featuring a range of expert speakers sharing insights to support better safeguarding decision-making....
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
DBS' Contact Centre will be closed over the bank holiday weekend and will be resuming with revised opening hours from Tuesday 2 April....
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