Evidence of an enhanced DBS check is an essential requirement for registration. This supports safeguarding and helps maintain confidence in safe care practice.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide:

Your DBS certificate number and date of issue

Confirmation of whether your certificate is registered with the DBS Update Service

Right to Work Share code (where  applicable) 

Certificate validity

As part of the registration process, the Register carries out validation of certificates submitted by registrants. 

For DBS certificates, evidence of an enhanced DBS check relevant to the registrant's care role is requested.

To support safeguarding and safe care practice, theb Register may request evidence or a new enhanced DBS check where sufficient safeguarding assurance cannot be established, or not registered with the DBS Update Service. 

Registration with the DBS Update Service is recommended where possible to help keep your records current and make future renewals more straightforward.