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Enhanced DBS Checks
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Enhanced DBS Checks

Businesses like yours can benefit from our brilliant online enhanced DBS checks service. Simply register your business with us, and you’ll only be charged for individual checks as and when you request them – there are no upfront minimums or contractual tie-ins.

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uCheck Facts: Enhanced DBS

We usually complete checks within 48 hours - our quickest turnaround for an Enhanced Check to date is just 61 minutes!

Enhanced DBS Checks

Fast, reliable Enhanced DBS checks for employers 

Working around children or vulnerable adults? Make sure you’ve got all the correct criminal record checks sorted for your staff.  

No matter the size of your business, get your Enhanced DBS checks online with the uCheck platform and hire with confidence. 

  • One million DBS checks completed annually
  • No. 1 DBS umbrella body provider in the UK 
  • Trusted by over 80,000 businesses 
  • Turnaround times in as little as 36 hours  

Why choose uCheck for Enhanced DBS checks?

  • Rapid: Our easy-to-use Atlas Platform streamlines the process and minimises delays. We complete most Enhanced checks online in less than a week – but our record was just 13 minutes! 
  • Trusted: We’re trusted by over 80,000 happy customers, and process more than a million DBS checks each year. We’re also Home Office approved and part of the UK government’s Trust Framework.  
  • Secure: Our Atlas Platform is built with security in mind. We’re ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials certified, and GDPR compliant, giving you peace of mind that your data is safe with us.  

Enhanced DBS check costs

A one-off payment gets you access to the uCheck portal. From there, you can request checks with our pay-as-you-go pricing. No subscription needed!

What is an Enhanced DBS check?

The Disclosure and Barring Service has three key levels of background check – Basic, Standard, and Enhanced.  

Enhanced checks are the most through type of DBS check. They provide an excellent overview of a candidate’s potential criminal history so you can make an informed hiring decision.  

Across 2024 – 2025, the DBS processed over 4.1 million Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) checks.  Of this amount, from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, uCheck accounted for around 17.4% of all DBS Enhanced checks.  

With the introduction of the Employment Rights Act 2025, Enhanced DBS checks help keep high-risk and high-responsibility roles moving smoothly.  

What information shows up on an Enhanced DBS check certificate?

A candidate’s Enhanced DBS certificate will show if they have any: 

Who needs an Enhanced DBS check?

If an applicant is due to work in one of the below establishments once a week, or three times within 30 days, they’re eligible for an Enhanced DBS check: 

  • Care homes 
  • Schools or nurseries 
  • Hospitals or high-security psychiatric facilities  

An applicant will also need an Enhanced DBS check with a Barred List(s) check if they’ll be working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults – e.g. providing healthcare or personal care.  Full definitions of regulated activity with children and adults are available on the DBS website.

Who needs an Enhanced DBS check?

On average, Enhanced DBS checks completed via the DBS take around two to three weeks to complete. However, using an online umbrella service like uCheck cuts that time to around 10 – 12 days – but our record is just 13 minutes!  Check out our full turnaround times page for more information to see how we compare to national averages.

Enhanced DBS with Barred List checks

When submitting a check request, remember that there are two types of Enhanced DBS check – it’s important that you submit the right one for the job role: 

  • Enhanced check with Barred List(s) check: The Children or Adults’ Barred List(s) contain lists of people who are banned from working with children or vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence to hire someone in “regulated activity” if they are on the Barred Lists.  
  • Enhanced check: A DBS Enhanced check is the most through form of check, used for roles which are named in the  Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.  

How our online Enhanced DBS checks work

At uCheck, we want your experience to be as smooth as possible. To complete an Enhanced DBS check, all you have to do is: 

  1. Sign into the uCheck Atlas platform and submit an Enhanced DBS request 
  2. Either: 
    • Fill out the applicant’s details yourself, as the employer – or, 
    • Send the form to your applicant for them to complete themselves 
  3. Hit ‘Submit’ and keep an eye on the approval process via the uCheck Atlas portal as your check goes through the five DBS tracking stages 
  4. You’ll then receive an email with the results

How your business can benefit from Enhanced DBS checks

Getting DBS checks sorted can be a major stress. That’s why we’re here to make the process as hassle-free as possible. With uCheck, you get: 

  • Expert support: A dedicated, UK-based client support team, here to help whenever you need. 
  • All-in-one platform: A one-time entry fee gets you lifetime access to the portal – from there, you can pay-as-you-go for any checks you need, as and when you need them.  
  • Added security and compliance: Our Atlas portal is built in line with DBS and UK Government guidance (e.g. GDPR) for sound peace of mind. We automatically update our platform whenever new regulations are introduced, keeping you effortlessly compliant.  
  • Fast turnaround times: Up to 30% faster than national averages 
  • Clarity and visibility: Walk-through videos and tutorial pop-ups to get you started, plus an online tracking function to help you see exactly which stage your application is at. Everything is dated and timed, for perfect reporting. You can also download an online summary of your results in just a few clicks.

Our revolutionary all-in-one platform

Atlas is our revolutionary online DBS service and HR platform where employers can request and track all our available checks quickly and easily. 

  • Seamlessly navigate the online process with handy tips and guidance at every stage 
  • Multi-user features means your applicants can add their personal details to the system  
  • Get automatic notifications and reminders  
  • See the status of applications at a glance with our DBS tracking function 
  • Submit several checks at once for a streamlined checking process 

What’s more, with the launch of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) in 2026, workplace compliance is coming under even greater scrutiny. The Atlas platform provides a secure, auditable trail of all your background checks, helping you prove adherence to the rules at every turn. 

Any further questions? Please use our LiveChat facility or give us a call on 0330 113 33 33

Enhanced DBS Checks FAQs

At uCheck, our average turnaround time for Enhanced DBS checks is between 10 – 12 days. But 50% of our results are returned in only 48 hours. 

As of March 2026, the national DBS average turnaround time is 22 days.    

Check out our turnaround times page for frequently updated statistics! 

In January 2026, DBS guidelines changed, meaning self-employed individuals can now obtain a DBS check for themselves.  

However, if you are not self-employed, you can’t request your own check. You will need your employer to do so for you.  

Find out more here! 

The DBS provides a full list of ID documents that can be accepted in support of an application.

Yes – you can obtain one for an applicant who currently lives overseas, as long as they’ll be working in a role in the UK for which an Enhanced DBS check is required. As a DBS check will only check UK databases, a certificate of good conduct may also be required from the country they have been living in.

Stage 1: The DBS receives and validates the application automatically. The DBS sweep uCheck’s systems every 30 minutes for new applications, getting the process started A.S.A.P.  

Stage 2: The applicant’s details are searched on the Police National Computer for any criminal records. If anything is found, further verification like fingerprinting might be required.   

Stage 3: For Enhanced checks only: An application is screened against the Children and Adults’ Barred Lists. If an applicant is found on either list, they’ll be legally prohibited from working with children or vulnerable adults.   

Stage 4: For Enhanced checks only: Applications will go to the applicant’s local police force to see if more information needs to be disclosed. This process can take a while if an applicant has moved around a lot or has had former names. This is the stage where application errors are most commonly found, queried, or thrown out by the police or DBS.  

Stage 5: The DBS will print and post a hard copy of the certificate to an applicant’s listed address. If an applicant hasn’t received it within 14 days, they must contact the DBS within 3 months to request a reprint. Applicants must then present this hard copy to you for your consideration.  

Yes, Enhanced DBS checks are only available for people in eligible roles. During the application process, a ‘Section Y’ eligibility screen helps to make sure an applicant is eligible for a certain level of check, as it tells tell the DBS what they’ll be doing in their role.  

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