DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

A DBS check is a background check on an individual's criminal record history carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Standard checks reveal spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings; enhanced checks also include relevant information held by local police. Enhanced checks with a barred list check are required for roles working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults. Employers in certain sectors are legally required to conduct DBS checks before making appointments.