The last major update to DBS was in June 2013. This saw the introduction of a number of changes to the service.
They included:
– the introduction of the “Relevant Workforce Field”
– stopping issuing a certificate to organisations
– the introduction of the Update Service
DBS have provided guidance for employers regarding the Update Service and this can be found at
www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-update-service-employer-guide