Enhanced DBS Check for employers and staff.

An enhanced DBS check is suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care.

The certificate will contain the same details as a standard certificate and, if the role is eligible, an employer can request that one or both of the DBS barred lists are checked.

The certificate may also contain non-conviction information supplied by relevant police forces, if it is deemed relevant and ought to be contained in the certificate.

In order to be eligible for an enhanced DBS with an adults barring list check the applicant must be regularly (4 times per month or once overnight) be carrying out the tasks listed below. This is classed as regulated activity.

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Healthcare for adults provided by, or under the direction or supervision of a regulated health care professional.
Personal care for adults involving hand-on physical assistance with washing and dressing, eating, drinking and toileting; prompting and supervising an adult with any of these tasks because of their age, illness or disability; or teaching someone to do one of these tasks.
Social work – provision by a social care worker of social work which is required in connection with any health services or social services.
Assistance with an adult’s cash, bills or shopping because of their age, illness or disability arranged via a third party.
Assisting in the conduct of an adult’s own affairs under a formal appointment.
Conveying adults for reasons of age, illness or disability to, from, or between places, where they receive healthcare, personal care or social work arranged via a third party.

Prices start from £45 for an Enhanced DBS Check. For bulk DBS prices, see all pricing options.