June 13th, 2018 by Jonathan Bazely
What are Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks? Anti-Money Laundering checks is a general term used to describe checks carried out as part of the UK’s Anti-Money Laundering regulatory framework. This can be a check on an individual carrying out a specific function, or an organisation providing goods or services. The legal framework includes several different Acts and Regulations and […]
April 20th, 2018 by Jonathan Bazely
Bring on the mud! This year some of the Due Diligence Checking team have chosen to run the Pretty Muddy Race For Life, in aid of Cancer Research UK. There will be three of the team running the 10 kilometre course on the 20th May 2018, supported by friends and family. They have been training hard so they can […]
December 21st, 2017 by Matt Tuckey
DDC launch a NEW online basic criminal record checks process. No more paper forms, postal delays, photocopying documents or returned forms due to errors. Checking an employee’s or volunteer’s background is now easier than ever! Their new online Basic criminal record checking process works along side the existing system for requesting Enhanced and Standard DBS applications. This […]
November 17th, 2017 by Jonathan Bazely
Changes to DBS Identity Documents, the Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) have announced a change to the identity document provided in support of a DBS Standard and Enhanced application. These changes will directly affect applicants applying from outside the UK, with further changes for those applying from outside the EEA. When will the new DBS document […]
October 20th, 2017 by Jonathan Bazely
DBS online basics New Release 1 (R1) system goes live DBS R1 system goes live, In early October the DBS launched their new IT system called Release 1 (R1). This project was originally split into three parts. The first part of this project was to make available online basic level criminal record check through the DBS. Previously all basic level checks in […]
August 9th, 2017 by Jonathan Bazely
Progress on Release 1 (R1) Project The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) have announced that the project R1 is now making progress towards completion, with testing undertaken with numerous Responsible Organisations (ROs). The first part of this project will be the submission of online basic checks for any applicants in England and Wales. These are […]
April 15th, 2017 by Jonathan Bazely
A summary of the DBS News for March / April 2017. This month covers topics including the work of the DBS to detect fraud and the correct level of check.
February 6th, 2017 by Jonathan Bazely
Release 1 (R1) Project update. For a summary of the DBS News and how it affects DDC Customers please read below. To view the news in full please follow the link to the DBS website. Release 1 (R1) Project update The DBS recently announced plans to introduce new IT systems to improve several aspects of the DBS […]
December 8th, 2016 by Jonathan Bazely
Enhanced level DBS checks are sent to local police forces as part of the review process, at stage four of a five stage process. The Metropolitan Police Service are resolving a number of issues to tackle the backlog of applications they currently hold. Some applications are taking much longer than their 60 day service level agreement. The Disclosure and Barring […]
December 5th, 2016 by Matt Tuckey
The staff and management of DDC would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year The DDC offices will be closed from midday on Friday 23rd December 2016 and will re-open on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. We will collect mail from the Local Delivery Office intermittently over this period so […]
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