DBS checks should be simple to request, easy to track and clear for every applicant. Annaizu helps UK employers manage Disclosure and Barring Service checks online across Basic, Standard, Enhanced, Volunteer and Individual DBS routes.
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A DBS check helps employers make safer recruitment decisions by reviewing relevant criminal record information for a role. The right level of check depends on the job, the sector and legal eligibility.
Browse each check type below to find the right option for your organisation or your own application.
Safer recruitment checks for eligible care roles.
DBS checks for safer hiring.
Safeguarding checks for eligible roles with children.
DBS checks for compliant hiring.
DBS checks for safer recruitment.
Safer recruitment for eligible volunteer and staff roles.
Compliant candidate placements, made simple.
DBS checks across logistics teams.
A DBS check is a Disclosure and Barring Service check used to help employers and organisations make safer recruitment decisions. The right level depends on the role and eligibility.
CRB check is the older term. DBS checks replaced CRB checks in England and Wales.
Basic DBS is available for many purposes. Standard and Enhanced DBS checks are only available where the role is eligible.
Yes. Employers can request DBS checks online where they have applicant consent and the correct eligibility for the level of check.
The DBS Update Service is separate from applying for a new DBS check. It can help applicants keep eligible certificates up to date and can allow employers to check certificate status with permission.
A DBS certificate does not have a fixed expiry date. Employers usually set renewal policies based on role, sector and risk.
