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DBS checks are just a way for someone to make money

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Bitteroldshrew · 25/02/2025 11:13

I have 5 active DBS certificates for various organisations. Every one requires the same information and the same rigmarole to complete. Every organisation requires their own DBS.

I am currently having to complete my 6th DBS despite having only had one done last month. This one is going to cost me £65 for the privilege and is another trip to the post office to get all my documents verified. A total waste of my time and money when they know already that I am safe to work with children as they've already checked it 5 times in the last 3 years and all of these are on record.

Who the hell comes up with this shit.

OP posts:
Stichintime · 25/02/2025 11:20

Update service all the way. It's a few quid a year. When you get your next DBS register it ASAP, as you have a limited time to do so.

Itsjustnotthevibe · 25/02/2025 11:20

TrainTicket · 25/02/2025 11:18

I thought it was a one and done thing unless it’s due for a renewal.

Not anymore, a DBS has to be completed for each instance it is needed.

VickyEadieofThigh · 25/02/2025 11:19

TwentyTwentyFive · 25/02/2025 11:16

Are you not registered for the DBS update service? You don't need a separate DBS for everything if you're registered they can check your DBS online.

But why don't they do that automatically for everyone?

The biggest absurdity about DBS checks is that they don't actually 'prove' someone is safe to work with vulnerable people - they only check a person hasn't at the time of the check got a record. They also don't go cover time spent abroad, so if someone has a record abroad - DBS don't know.

Itsjustnotthevibe · 25/02/2025 11:19

Register for the DBS update service, I believe there is a small annual fee but it's less than paying for a full DBS check.

Seeline · 25/02/2025 11:18

TwentyTwentyFive · 25/02/2025 11:16

Are you not registered for the DBS update service? You don't need a separate DBS for everything if you're registered they can check your DBS online.

This - DD has had a series of temporary/casual/part time jobs as a student. She registered for the update service with her first job that required a DBs and now she just gives a code whenever another one wants one done.

TrainTicket · 25/02/2025 11:18

I thought it was a one and done thing unless it’s due for a renewal.

TwentyTwentyFive · 25/02/2025 11:16

Are you not registered for the DBS update service? You don't need a separate DBS for everything if you're registered they can check your DBS online.