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<p>The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) operates to published service standards
of completing 80% of Basic checks within 2 days, 80% of Standard checks within 14
days, and 80% of Enhanced checks within 14 days.</p><p> </p><p>DBS’ year-to-date performance
up to 31 October 2022 has been positive, providing 88% of Basic checks within 2 days,
95.2% of Standard checks within 14 days, and 79.5% of Enhanced checks within 14 days.
These attainments apply to applications across all employment sectors, including the
care sector. Furthermore, DBS is working closely with police forces to improve turnaround
times for Enhanced checks.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, DBS provides an Update Service
which allows:</p><ul><li>individuals to subscribe so they can keep their standard
or enhanced certificates up-to-date; and</li><li>employers to check that person’s
certificate online.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This service may reduce the need to apply
for multiple certificates when individuals move from one job to another in the same
workforce, or when a re-check is required, as employers can carry out a quick online
status check to see if an individual’s certificate is still up-to-date. This service
may be of significant benefit for individuals that work within the social care sector.</p><p>DBS
also provides an ‘adult first check’ service to employing organisations in the care
sector. Employers can request the result of a check of DBS’ list of barred adults,
ahead of the completion of an Enhanced application. Depending on the result, a person
can be permitted to start work with vulnerable adults, under supervision, before the
result of an Enhanced DBS check.</p><p>Although DBS does not provide automatic progress
updates during the processing of applications. However, it is possible for relevant
parties to check on the progress of applications through DBS’ online tracking services.</p>
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