December 6th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
The team at DDC would like to thank all our clients for their support over the last 12 months. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The DDC customer service team will be operational between Christmas and New Year with the office opening on reduced hours. The office will be […]
November 16th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi

Waiting for your DBS certificate to arrive in the post can be a frustrating time. This is especially true when you are required to have a Disclosure before starting work or taking up a volunteering role. This article aims to help you answer the question “Where is my DBS check” and provide tips and advice […]
November 2nd, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
Regardless of size and industry, pre-employment checks are likely to already be a part of your onboarding process, and for good reason. Pre-employment checks allow you to validate your candidates before they start their new roles. Knowing your pre-employment screening options not only serves to protect your organisation but also helps build and maintain a […]
October 24th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) have announced updates to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) and amendments to the filtering rules that will come into force from the 28th of October 2023. These changes and amendments affect what is disclosed on Basic, Standard and Enhanced checks. Read on to find out about the updates […]
October 13th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
DDC ID; the face of identity verification and compliance for DBS and right to work. Due Diligence Checking is proud to announce the launch of our digital identity verification service; DDC ID. The digital identity service will work alongside our trusted online system and has been specially developed to support all levels of Disclosure and […]
September 27th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
We are pleased to announce that DDC will be exhibiting at the Care Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 11th and 12th October 2023! Find us in Hall 3, on stand B67 – Register now! Come join us to discover the solutions available to help improve the quality of solutions for care in the UK, […]
August 29th, 2023 by Matt Tuckey

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks are used to assess an individual’s criminal record and help employers make informed decisions about the suitability of a person for a particular role. But who exactly needs a DBS check? This article offers a concise overview of DBS check eligibility requirements at different levels. It also provides guidance […]
July 14th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has announced that changes are to be made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 – also known as “the 1975 Order”. Read on to find out about the updated eligibility requirements for standard DBS checks. What changes have been made? On 24 April 2023, the […]
April 21st, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
Have you been asked to complete BPSS checks on your employees? This employer’s guide to the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) breaks down the BPSS checking process and highlights what is required to ensure you are compliant and on top of your pre-employment screening. What is a BPSS check? The Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) […]
March 14th, 2023 by Abbie Tigedi
We are pleased to announce that DDC will be exhibiting at UK Care Week at the NEC, Birmingham on 22-23rd March 2023! Find us in Hall 19, on stand S4.