About Disclosures
- What are Disclosures?
- What are the different levels of CRB check and what will it tell me?
- How long do Disclosures last?
- How long do Disclosures take to get?
- What are the legal aspects of CRB checks?
Obtaining Disclosures
ISA & CRB Review (Results 14th Feb 2011)
- Vetting & Barring Scheme
- ISA Registration (Scrapped)
- Proposed changes to Disclosures (from 2013)
PVG Scheme in Scotland
- The PVG scheme in Scotland (Updated Feb 2011)
Can I use Disclosures and what are the rules?
- Why use CRB & SCRO Disclosures
- Who must request a Disclosure
- Who can request a Disclosure
- Who should only request a Basic Disclosure and why
Other Disclosure guidance
CRB Checks
Welcome to Due Diligence Checking Ltd. We are a registered commercial umbrella body for the Criminal Records Bureau and Disclosure Scotland. We offer CRB checks (Disclosures) for organisations and employers.
We currently work on behalf of over 3500 client organisations. Our clients come from the Government, education and healthcare sectors, voluntary organisations and business at all levels. We process between 2500 and 3000 applications per month for CRB checks and PVG Scheme membership/updates.
Please note we cannot process checks for individuals solely at their own request.
CRB checks at the Standard and Enhanced level can be sought for any roles that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). These include roles where the individual will be working with children or vulnerable adults; or on premises where children or vulnerable adults are present such as schools or care homes. Other eligible roles may include having access to records on children or vulnerable adults or FSA regulated financial roles that include giving investment advice.
Basic checks can be requested for any role.
Secure CRB Checks
We recognise that the data that applicants must provide for a check is very sensitive and must be protected. DDC is registered under the Data Protection Act and we have been audited by the CRB to ensure our handling of applicant's identity data meets their stringent security requirements.
The position being applied for will determine what level of Disclosure you will need. If you are unsure, our friendly and professional staff are available by phone and email to help guide you through your requirements.
Our secure service takes the complexity out of applications.
We have two methods of application, the traditional paper form based application and our online crb check application. At DDC we acknowledge that this is extremely personal and sensitive information and all applications are securely stored in accordance with the CRB/SCRO Code of Practice and the Data Protection Act.
Our process starts with a simple free registration, once this is completed we will telephone you to authenticate the registration details and confirm the application request.
Please use the above links to access further information regarding CRB checks and disclosures. The link on the right hand side of the page will take you to commonly asked questions.

