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    2. Updated to remove guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19).

    4. Added translations for Gujarati and Punjabi.

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    Update history

    2026-02-06 13:00
    Updated the ‘DBS checks’ section to include information on Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks and reflect changes to DBS advice on eligibility.

    2022-04-04 16:35
    Updated to remove guidance about coronavirus (COVID-19).