⚠️ An important update in response to the #Coronavirus outbreak ⬇️

❌ We are no longer accepting paper applications ❌ This is a temporary measure as we continue to help the country fight against #Coronavirus, you'll find all the materials you need on our website 👇 🔵 mygov.scot/coronavirus-di…

So far this week, we have received 2237 fast-track DBS check applications for those being recruited to support the #coronavirus outbreak. All results were issued within 24 hours, with no matches found against the Barred Lists.

The Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill has been passed by Scottish Parliament. Find out how the bill will help Scotland respond to challenges caused by #coronavirus ⬇️ Read more ➡️ bit.ly/CoronavirusBil…

⚠️An important update in response to #Coronavirus - more information is available on our website 👇 🔵mygov.scot/coronavirus-di…

During the #COVID19 pandemic, Scottish Government is determined to make it as easy as possible to get vital workers to where they are needed most. 👇

Our new fast-track service allows us to respond quicker to recruitment requests during the #coronavirus #COVID19 outbreak. NHS Employers Royal Voluntary Service Home Office More information can be found here: gov.uk/government/new…

Organisations that aren’t registered with DBS but need to submit enhanced DBS checks as part of #COVID19 can use an Umbrella Body (an organisation that is registered with us to submit checks). Find an Umbrella Body here: gov.uk/guidance/covid…

In total, we have now processed 10,712 fast-track applications for those being recruited to support the #coronavirus #COVID19 outbreak. All fast-track checks were processed within 24 hours. 👈 There have been 5 matches against the Barred List(s).

We have updated a number of guidelines in response to #COVID19, including our ID checking guidelines and our Subject Access Request guidelines. More information about these changes can be found here: gov.uk/guidance/covid…

Our #coronavirus #COVID19 FAQ page may answer any questions you have about the new DBS fast-track service, or about how DBS is responding to this national emergency. gov.uk/guidance/dbs-a…

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, we processed another 6634 24-hour emergency checks against the Barred List(s), for those being recruited to support the fight against #coronavirus. There were 2 matches against the Barred List(s).

In response to #Coronavirus, we are prioritising checks for vital workers and have removed their disclosure fees. Visit our website for more information ➡️ mygov.scot/coronavirus-di…

These updates are now reflected on our central #COVID19 #coronavirus page, which can be found here: gov.uk/guidance/covid…

Important update to The Disclosure & Barring Service guidance on free-of-charge checks. Standard and Enhanced DBS checks for eligible roles are also free 👊🏽

DBS continues to support the fight against #coronavirus by supporting the recruitment of those needed during this pandemic. On Tuesday, we processed another 2861 24-hour emergency checks of the Barred List(s), all within 24 hours. There were 2 matches against the Barred List(s).

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) Disclosure Scotland has applied measures to help organisations safely recruit key workers and volunteers, such as scrapping its fees. Find out more: bit.ly/3cRPbKm #scotland #caresector #careworkers #coronavirus #keyworkers

We are continuing to prioritise checks for the workers Scotland needs to deal with #coronavirus Visit our website or DM us for more information ➡️ mygov.scot/coronavirus-di…

Did you know that in response to #coronavirus, we have made some changes to our ID checking guidelines, and our Subject Access Request guidelines, to limit face-to-face contact? More information can be found here: gov.uk/guidance/covid…

A further 2469 emergency checks of the Barred List(s) have been processed, bringing our total to 65,051. 👈 All 65,000+ of these #COVID19 #coronavirus emergency checks have been processed within 24 hours, with a total of 28 matches against the Barred List(s).