In this free online seminar for Safeguarding Adults Week, the DBS will explore DBS checks, regulated activity, legal referral duties and information sharing to support safer recruitment.
Join us for this free seminar with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the UK government agency responsible for helping employers make safer recruitment decisions and preventing unsuitable individuals from working with children and adults.
Led by DBS Regional Outreach Adviser Becky Haines, this informative session will provide practical guidance to help organisations understand their safeguarding responsibilities and use DBS processes effectively.
Date: Thursday 19 November
Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free
The seminar will explore:
- DBS checks and their role in safer recruitment
- Understanding regulated activity with adults
- When organisations have a legal duty to refer individuals to the DBS
- Building confidence in sharing relevant safeguarding information with the DBS
Whether you work in health and social care, education, voluntary organisations, sport, housing, or any sector supporting adults, this session will help strengthen your understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn directly from DBS expertise, gain practical insights, and improve confidence in applying DBS guidance within their organisation.
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