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DBS Checks for Airport Employees
Airport safety is of paramount importance, and stringent security measures are vital to protect passengers, staff, equipment and infrastructure. DBS Checks for airport employees play a key role in these security measures. But who needs a DBS Check in an airport, and... Read more
Common DBS Application Mistakes
At uCheck, we process thousands of DBS applications every week, so we’re well-versed in common DBS application mistakes. Luckily, we’re equally well-versed in fixing them – but helping people avoid them in the first place is even better. Previously, we wrote a... Read more
DBS Checks in Gyms and Leisure Centres
Confused about DBS checks in gyms and leisure centres? The new year is traditionally a time for reinvention and setting goals for the year ahead – and for lots of people, those goals centre around fitness. If you run a gym or leisure centre, you’ve probably seen... Read more
DBS Checks for Universities
Here at uCheck, we get lots of enquiries about DBS Checks for universities. So we’ve put together a guide that explains the rules surrounding DBS checks for university staff, students and volunteers. What are the different levels of DBS Check? Before we get into the... Read more
The DBS Workforce Guides Explained
The DBS workforce guides are designed to help employers figure out which types of work are eligible for a DBS Check, and which ‘workforce’ specific positions fall into. Navigating DBS Check eligibility can be a challenge, even for organisations that carry out checks... Read more
Pre-employment Checks in Recruitment
DBS Checks and other pre-employment checks can be incredibly useful for recruitment agencies. Some checks are a requirement for certain jobs, while others provide extra reassurance that you’re hiring the right people for the job. But which checks are right for which... Read more
What does a Basic DBS Check show?
It’s been almost a year since the DBS started processing Basic Disclosures – and since then we’ve requested more than 100,000 checks! But what does a Basic DBS check show, and how are they processed? Basic DBS Checks: A quick recap Before we get into the nitty... Read moreJoin Our Community
