Disclosure and Barring Service

Updated: May 6, 25

Published: May 5, 25

5 May 2025

DBS produce new video explaining the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service

DBS have created a new explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function.

News Story

Updated: Apr 29, 25

Published: Apr 29, 25

29 Apr 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS launches new ‘Save and Return’ feature for its Barring Referral Service

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 convenient.

News Story

Updated: Apr 22, 25

Published: Apr 22, 25

22 Apr 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS launches new manual ID guidance for DBS checks

DBS has launched refreshed manual ID guidance for Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks.

News Story

Updated: Apr 16, 25

Published: Apr 2, 25

2 Apr 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service

Industry leaders launch new hospitality sector hiring toolkit

Safeguarding industry experts have collaborated to launch an industry best practice 'Better Hiring Toolkit' for the hospitality sector.

Press Release

Updated: Apr 16, 25

Published: Apr 2, 25

2 Apr 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS launch new 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.

News Story

Updated: Apr 16, 25

Published: Mar 20, 25

20 Mar 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service

New Chief Executive Officer Appointed for the Disclosure and Barring Service

A new Chief Executive has been announced for the Disclosure and Barring Service.

News Story

Updated: Apr 16, 25

Published: Feb 27, 25

27 Feb 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service

New Non-Executive Directors appointed to DBS

The Home Office announces directorial appointments to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

News Story

Updated: Apr 16, 25

Published: Jan 20, 25

20 Jan 2025

Disclosure and Barring Service

New independent monitor for the Disclosure and Barring regime

Mick Creedon will take over as the independent monitor for the Disclosure and Barring regime.

News Story

About

Also Known As: DBS

The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .

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