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DBS produce new video explaining the online 'request a Basic DBS check' service

10 May 2025

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new video for organisations, aiming to raise awareness of the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service, and the many benefits it provides.


The video explains the benefits of including Basic checks in the recruitment process, as well as the many advantages of using the online Basic DBS check service to facilitate these checks within your organisation.


The short video explains:
•    what Basic checks are, and what information they show
•    the benefits of using Basic checks in the recruitment process
•    the benefits of using the online Basic check application route

further information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-produce-new-video-explaining-the-online-request-a-basic-dbs-check-service?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=57e77e59-7542-4ef3-be86-131af0b0760d&utm_content=daily