tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-04-08T14:03:45+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-launches-its-2026-2027-business-plan 2026-04-08T14:03:45+01:00

The Disclosure and Barring Service has published its 2026 to 2027 business plan, outlining priorities for improving services and delivering better public outcomes.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-expands-faith-in-safeguarding-campaign-nationally 2026-03-23T09:50:25+00:00

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is expanding its Faith in Safeguarding campaign with free pop-up clinics across England.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-launches-new-podcast-for-employers-and-safeguarding-professionals 2026-02-09T11:05:47+00:00

DBS has launched a podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals covering topics such as DBS checks, eligibility and the barring process.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/self-employed-workers-and-personal-employees-can-now-apply-for-enhanced-dbs-checks 2026-01-20T10:10:16+00:00

From 21 January 2026, self-employed people and personal employees can apply for Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks through an Umbrella Body.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-launches-new-customer-satisfaction-survey-to-improve-services 2026-01-12T00:00:00+00:00

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new Customer Satisfaction Survey, to collect feedback from Disclosure and Customer Service customers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-christmas-and-new-year-opening-times-2025 2025-12-22T09:00:02+00:00

DBS' Contact Centre will operate under reduced hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chief-executive-represents-dbs-at-a-major-milestone-for-safer-recruitment 2025-12-18T14:52:13+00:00

DBS Chief Executive Jeff James attended the parliamentary launch of the UK's first National Hiring Strategy and the new Hiring Fraud Guide.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-publishes-in-conversation-with-video-to-support-faith-organisations-with-the-legal-duty-to-refer 2025-12-02T16:09:02+00:00

DBS has launched a new podcast video to help faith organisations understand their legal duty to refer safeguarding concerns and how to access support.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-is-supporting-the-ann-craft-trust-during-safeguarding-adults-week-2025 2025-11-18T14:53:39+00:00

DBS supports Ann Craft Trust's Safeguarding Adults Week theme 'Prevention: Act Before Abuse' to help organisations create safer cultures.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-supports-wales-safeguarding-week-2025 2025-11-07T13:03:01+00:00

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is supporting Wales Safeguarding Week, taking place on 10-14 November 2025.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-yn-cefnogi-wythnos-diogelu-cymru-2025 2025-11-07T13:02:48+00:00

Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn cefnogi Wythnos Diogelu Cymru, a gynhelir 10-14 Tachwedd 2025

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-launches-national-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-legal-duty-to-refer 2025-10-23T15:14:33+01:00

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) launches targeted outreach in the South East, with focus on the faith sector. 

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-hosts-fifth-annual-conference-on-the-future-of-safeguarding 2025-10-16T11:37:11+01:00

DBS welcomed over 1,300 safeguarding professionals to its fifth Annual Conference to explore innovation, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of safeguarding.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-yn-atgyfnerthu-ymrwymiad-i-ddiogelu-yng-nghymru 2025-10-10T09:30:02+01:00

Mae'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) wedi cynnal ei gynhadledd 'Gwella Diogelu yng Nghymru – Datblygu a chynnal dull cydweithredol' yng Nghaerdydd.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-reinforces-commitment-to-safeguarding-in-wales 2025-10-10T09:30:02+01:00

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has hosted its ‘Enhancing Safeguarding in Wales – Developing and maintaining a collaborative approach' conference in Cardiff.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/join-the-dbs-annual-conference-2025 2025-09-16T00:00:00+01:00

Registration is now open for the DBS Annual Conference 2025, taking place on 7 and 8 October.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-produce-new-video-explaining-the-online-request-a-basic-dbs-check-service 2025-05-06T00:00:00+01:00

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

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-launches-new-save-and-return-feature-for-its-barring-referral-service 2025-04-29T13:06:00+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dbs-launches-new-manual-id-guidance-for-dbs-checks 2025-04-22T14:15:00+01:00

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

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/industry-leaders-launch-new-hospitality-sector-hiring-toolkit 2025-04-03T00:00:00+01:00

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