How can employers process DBS checks more efficiently?
Employers can improve the process by collecting accurate candidate information [...]
Can EBC Global speed up my Enhanced DBS check?
EBC Global (or any other screening provider) cannot shorten police [...]
What happens if my DBS check has been with the police for a long time?
DBS monitors applications that remain with police forces for extended [...]
Are DBS checks currently delayed?
Some are. DBS reported that 12 police forces were experiencing [...]
Why is my DBS taking longer than someone else’s?
Two applications submitted at the same time can have different [...]
Why is my DBS stuck at Stage 4?
Stage 4 involves searches of relevant locally held police information [...]
How long does Stage 4 of a DBS check take?
There is no fixed Stage 4 turnaround time. In August [...]
How long does an Enhanced DBS check take in 2026?
The average Enhanced DBS processing time was 14.6 days in [...]
What is the current DBS turnaround time?
According to the latest DBS performance information, average processing times [...]
