by DDC Team | 3 September 2026 | Company News
From 1st October 2026, changes to the Right to Work scheme will come into place. The changes introduce new responsibilities for organisations employing workers and strengthening the requirements around Right to Work checks. The changes are particularly relevant for...
by DDC Team | 26 August 2026 | Company News
On 1st September 2026 the new Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance comes in to place. The most significant changes focus on regulated activity, safer recruitment, volunteering, mental health, abuse and staff safeguarding knowledge. The Department for Education...
by DDC Team | 4 August 2026 | Company News
From 1 September 2026, the Crime and Policing Act 2026 introduces changes to the definition of the DBS’s regulated activity by removing the volunteer supervision exemption. Previously, unpaid volunteers carrying out activities such as teaching, training, caring for,...
by DDC Team | 29 July 2026 | Company News
From 1 August 2026, the Scottish Government will fund Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme application fees for eligible workers joining social care commissioned services in Scotland. The temporary fee waiver applies to PVG applications received by Disclosure...
by DDC Team | 23 July 2026 | Company News
Every hiring decision carries a level of risk for employers. While finding the right candidate is important, ensuring they are suitable for the role is equally essential. Pre-employment screening helps organisations verify candidate information, meet legal obligations...
