DBS guidance leaflets
Guidance leaflets relating to eligibility and other DBS services and products.
- From:
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- Published
- 14 September 2018
- Last updated
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Documents
Regulated activity with adults in England
PDF, 1.41 MB, 5 pages
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Regulated activity with adults in Wales
PDF, 2.01 MB, 8 pages
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Barring referrals: how and when to make one
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Barring referrals: how and when to make one (Welsh)
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Details
These leaflets provide information relating to eligibility and other Disclosure and Barring Service products and services.
Please note, we are currently in the process of redesigning these leaflets to ensure they meet current accessibility regulations. If you need an accessible version in the interim, please email us at communications@dbs.gov.uk
Any other DBS queries should be sent to customerservices@dbs.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Published 14 September 2018
Last updated 713 AugustFebruary 2024
2025
+ show all updates
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-The Welsh version of the Regulated activity with children in England and Wales leaflet has been uploaded.
-The Welsh version of the Eligibility for healthcare roles leaflet has been uploaded
-The Welsh version of the Definition of work with children leaflet has been uploaded
- The Welsh version of the Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations leaflet has been uploaded
-Welsh PDF version of DBS checks in sport - working with children leaflet has been deleted as there is now a HTML replacement.
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Addition of the following leaflets:
'The legal duty to refer to DBS' and 'How to make a good quality barring referral'.
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Leaflet title updated to include England and Wales (Regulated Activity with Children in England and Wales)
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Removed reference to children's hospitals in Wales to reflect correct policy updates.
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Applying eligibility to NHS roles guidance has been removed.
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2 x leaflets replaced. Working with children in the charity sector, and working with adults in the charity sector, have now been replaced by: Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations, and working with adults in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations.
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A number of leaflets removed, as they are now included within the 'DBS checks in sport' leaflets.
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'DBS checks for working with children in places of worship' leaflet added.
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New leaflet added - 'DBS checks for adult social care roles'.
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English and Welsh 'Charity Trustees' leaflets removed. The information can instead be found in the 'Working with adults in the charity sector' and 'Working with children in the charity sector' leaflets.
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Welsh versions of the following leaflets added: 1) Regulated activity with adults in Wales, 2) Regulated activity with children in Wales, and 3) A Guide to School Governor and Elected Councillor Roles in Wales.
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Welsh versions of 'Working with Adults in the Charity Sector' and 'Working with Children in the Charity Sector' leaflets added.
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English and Welsh versions of "Barring referrals: how and when to make one" leaflet added.
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Two leaflets added. Working with Adults in the Charity Sector, and Working with Children in the Charity Sector.
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Welsh versions of 'DBS checks in sport' leaflets added.
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Two new leaflets added regarding 'DBS checks in sport' and Welsh translations added for numerous existing leaflets.
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'DBS checks in sport - working with children' leaflet added to page.
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'Safeguarding and protecting people for charities and trustees' link updated in Charity Trustees leaflet.
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Update history
2025-02-21 10:44
Welsh HTML translations for regulated activity with adults in England and Wales leaflet, and DBS checks for adult social care roles leaflet have been uploaded.
2025-02-13 14:06
New leaflet added, Regulated activity with adults in England and Wales, which is an amalgamation of the leaflets Regulated activity with adults in England and Regulated activity with adults in Wales. These leaflets have been removed as they are replaced by the new leaflet. Updated HTML version of DBS checks for adult social care roles created, with section about befrienders added. Original PDF version deleted as it is now outdated.English and Welsh version of a guide to school governor and elected councillor roles in Wales leaflet removed
2025-02-13 08:59
-The Welsh version of the Regulated activity with children in England and Wales leaflet has been uploaded.-The Welsh version of the Eligibility for healthcare roles leaflet has been uploaded-The Welsh version of the Definition of work with children leaflet has been uploadedThe Welsh version of the Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations leaflet has been uploaded-Welsh PDF version of DBS checks in sport – working with children leaflet has been deleted as there is now a HTML replacement.
2024-08-07 10:57
Addition of the following leaflets: ‘The legal duty to refer to DBS’ and ‘How to make a good quality barring referral’.
2024-07-09 15:58
Leaflet title updated to include England and Wales (Regulated Activity with Children in England and Wales)
2024-07-05 13:38
Removed reference to children’s hospitals in Wales to reflect correct policy updates.
2023-11-01 08:40
Applying eligibility to NHS roles guidance has been removed.
2022-07-14 14:32
2 x leaflets replaced. Working with children in the charity sector, and working with adults in the charity sector, have now been replaced by: Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations, and working with adults in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations.
Details
These leaflets provide information relating to eligibility and other Disclosure and Barring Service products and services.
Please note, we are currently in the process of redesigning these leaflets to ensure they meet current accessibility regulations. If you need an accessible version in the interim, please email us at communications@dbs.gov.uk
Any other DBS queries should be sent to customerservices@dbs.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Last updated
-
-The Welsh version of the Regulated activity with children in England and Wales leaflet has been uploaded. -The Welsh version of the Eligibility for healthcare roles leaflet has been uploaded -The Welsh version of the Definition of work with children leaflet has been uploaded - The Welsh version of the Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations leaflet has been uploaded -Welsh PDF version of DBS checks in sport - working with children leaflet has been deleted as there is now a HTML replacement.
-
Addition of the following leaflets: 'The legal duty to refer to DBS' and 'How to make a good quality barring referral'.
-
Leaflet title updated to include England and Wales (Regulated Activity with Children in England and Wales)
-
Removed reference to children's hospitals in Wales to reflect correct policy updates.
-
Applying eligibility to NHS roles guidance has been removed.
-
2 x leaflets replaced. Working with children in the charity sector, and working with adults in the charity sector, have now been replaced by: Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations, and working with adults in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations.
-
A number of leaflets removed, as they are now included within the 'DBS checks in sport' leaflets.
-
'DBS checks for working with children in places of worship' leaflet added.
-
New leaflet added - 'DBS checks for adult social care roles'.
-
English and Welsh 'Charity Trustees' leaflets removed. The information can instead be found in the 'Working with adults in the charity sector' and 'Working with children in the charity sector' leaflets.
-
Welsh versions of the following leaflets added: 1) Regulated activity with adults in Wales, 2) Regulated activity with children in Wales, and 3) A Guide to School Governor and Elected Councillor Roles in Wales.
-
Welsh versions of 'Working with Adults in the Charity Sector' and 'Working with Children in the Charity Sector' leaflets added.
-
English and Welsh versions of "Barring referrals: how and when to make one" leaflet added.
-
Two leaflets added. Working with Adults in the Charity Sector, and Working with Children in the Charity Sector.
-
Welsh versions of 'DBS checks in sport' leaflets added.
-
Two new leaflets added regarding 'DBS checks in sport' and Welsh translations added for numerous existing leaflets.
-
'DBS checks in sport - working with children' leaflet added to page.
-
'Safeguarding and protecting people for charities and trustees' link updated in Charity Trustees leaflet.
-
First published.
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-02-21 10:44
Welsh HTML translations for regulated activity with adults in England and Wales leaflet, and DBS checks for adult social care roles leaflet have been uploaded.
2025-02-13 14:06
New leaflet added, Regulated activity with adults in England and Wales, which is an amalgamation of the leaflets Regulated activity with adults in England and Regulated activity with adults in Wales. These leaflets have been removed as they are replaced by the new leaflet. Updated HTML version of DBS checks for adult social care roles created, with section about befrienders added. Original PDF version deleted as it is now outdated.English and Welsh version of a guide to school governor and elected councillor roles in Wales leaflet removed
2025-02-13 08:59
-The Welsh version of the Regulated activity with children in England and Wales leaflet has been uploaded.-The Welsh version of the Eligibility for healthcare roles leaflet has been uploaded-The Welsh version of the Definition of work with children leaflet has been uploadedThe Welsh version of the Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations leaflet has been uploaded-Welsh PDF version of DBS checks in sport – working with children leaflet has been deleted as there is now a HTML replacement.
2024-08-07 10:57
Addition of the following leaflets: ‘The legal duty to refer to DBS’ and ‘How to make a good quality barring referral’.
2024-07-09 15:58
Leaflet title updated to include England and Wales (Regulated Activity with Children in England and Wales)
2024-07-05 13:38
Removed reference to children’s hospitals in Wales to reflect correct policy updates.
2023-11-01 08:40
Applying eligibility to NHS roles guidance has been removed.
2022-07-14 14:32
2 x leaflets replaced. Working with children in the charity sector, and working with adults in the charity sector, have now been replaced by: Working with children in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations, and working with adults in the charity sector and overseas aid organisations.