Covid-19 Fast Track DBS Checks

A list detailing the eligible emergency roles within the NHS health services or social services functions in connection with the provision of care for the Coronavirus can be found her. The listed roles are different to those defined as key workers for childcare and delivery drivers.

This revision in the application process will allow organisations to recruit the vital staff needed to work in regulated activity with adults and children in the fight against this virus. However, please ensure that appropriate measures are applied to manage the individual pending the full DBS check clearance.

This service will commence from March 30th and will be free of charge, but the administration fee will still apply as normal. All applications submitted before this date will not be included in this service.

Please ensure all organisations consider the following points before accessing the fast-track emergency service:

1. Around 95 per cent of all Enhanced with Barred list checks have no information included on them
2. Only 0.02 per cent Enhanced with Barred list checks state that the person is on a barred list
3. If the individual you are recruiting for this emergency role has had an Enhanced with Barred list check within the last three years for the same workforce, please consider whether you can use the same check to determine suitability for this role.
4. If the person you are recruiting for this emergency role has a subscription with the Update Service, please assess the suitability of the applicant from their current DBS with Barred list and a check on the Update Service.