Portable DBS – is there an expectation that applicants holding a portable DBS will complete a new one when seeking new employment with another agency?

Answered by Sheila Scott

Dear Lyn,

Thank you for your question.

Things have changed recently. For instance, the Government website says:

The online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) update service allows:

• applicants to keep their DBS certificates up to date
• employers to check a DBS certificate

Applicants

You need to register to use the update service.

Registration costs £13 per year (payable by debit or credit card only). There’s no charge if you’re a volunteer.

You can read all about the changes at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service and the full details of how it would affect you.

Best wishes.

Sheila