Great news! Finally, DBS umbrella bodies can help self-employed people obtain an enhanced DBS check, if their role requires them to have one. This is brilliant news for individuals and self-employed people who work in regulated activity with adults and children. Please see the link below for the DBS...

We know that completing a DBS check can seem like a daunting task, especially if you have not completed one before, but fear not, we are here to tell you about some of the most common problems that can delay a DBS check or even mean that it could...

Have you ever wondered what happens when you submit a DBS check? Well look no further! Let’s break down what happens to a check once it’s submitted to DBS. DBS will receive your application within a few hours of its submission from Total Screening. This quick uploading process means...

Did you know, if you are a regulated activity provider, you have a legal duty to refer an individual to DBS? Let’s look closer at the process and reasons a barring referral must be made. Firstly, what is a DBS barring referral? A referral is the process of informing...

We have been processing DBS checks for 20 years! You may be familiar with what it takes to process a DBS check, and how Total Screening can help, but do you know about the history of criminal record checks? Let’s find out more about this unique government department. DBS...