Changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA)
From the 28th of October 2023 custodial sentences of over 4 years that are not already excluded (such as life sentences or sentences of imprisonment for public protection), will become spent for the first time. But, to ensure the protection of the public, the changes don’t apply to persons sentenced to more than 4 years imprisonment […]
Disclosure Services are excited to announce that we are now part of The Citation Group
We’re pleased to announce that Disclosure Services has been acquired by The Citation Group – a leading provider of compliance and quality services. Established in 1996, with offices primarily in the UK and also Australia, The Citation Group offers clients a broad service offering centred around helping build safer, sustainable and successful businesses. In addition […]
DBS launches a new customer webchat service
Today, Monday 25 April 2022, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new webchat service. The webchat service provides a way for customers to get answers to general questions in real time from customer service staff, without having to call the customer contact centre. The service will operate Monday to Friday, 10am to […]
Fee reduction for DBS checks
From 6 April 2022, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be reducing the fees for DBS checks. The fees will reduce as follows: Type of DBS check Current fee Fee from 6 April 2022 Basic DBS check £23 £18 Standard DBS check £23 £18 Enhanced DBS check £40 £38 Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS […]
DBS works with partners to create animated guide to DBS checks
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has recently worked with a number of organisations to create an animated ‘guide to DBS checks’ video, and accompanying leaflet. Read the full article here
