Enhanced DBS Check

For eligible roles involving regulated or sensitive work with children or adults

DBS Check for Individuals

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DBS Check for Organisations

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About the Enhanced DBS Check

An Enhanced DBS Check is for eligible roles involving regulated or sensitive work with children or adults. It includes Standard DBS information and may also include relevant local police information. Where the role qualifies, it can include a check against the children’s or adults’ barred list.

Who needs an Enhanced DBS Check?

An Enhanced DBS Check may show spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, subject to DBS filtering rules. It can also include relevant information held by local police where it is considered relevant to the role

Can an individual request their own Enhanced DBS?

No, it must usually be requested by an eligible organisation.

What extra information can it include?

It may include relevant local police information considered appropriate for the role.

Can it include barred list information?

Yes, but only where the role is legally eligible for that check.

How to get started

An Enhanced DBS Check is used for eligible roles involving regulated or sensitive work with children or adults. The application process is secure and structured, helping employers and applicants provide the correct information. Our team can assist with guidance throughout, making the process easier to manage from start to finish

Check the role eligibility

Confirm that the position qualifies for an Enhanced DBS Check and any barred list check if required

Complete the applicant details

The applicant securely provides their personal information and identity details online

Submit the application

After checks are completed, the application is submitted to the DBS for processing

Service list

Individual DBS Check

Apply for a Basic DBS Check as an individual applicant.

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Basic DBS Check

Apply for a Basic DBS Check for yourself or your staff.

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Standard DBS Check

For eligible roles, showing spent and unspent criminal record information.

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Enhanced DBS Check

For eligible roles involving regulated or sensitive work with children or adults.

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DBS Update Service

Keep your DBS certificate up to date for ongoing online checks.

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List 99 Check

Check whether someone is barred from working in a school setting.

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Get Started
Apply online for your DBS Check. Our application process is fast, secure, and easy to complete. Receive online confirmation and updates, helping you track your application every step of the way

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