For all your DBS Check needs, speak to one of our professional advisors today on +44 113 877 0171.
Aaron’s Department GUARANTEES that every application received before 4:00pm on a weekday will be processed and sent to the DBS the same day.

DBS Check FAQs

In our industry, almost all of our staff require a DBS check, which means that we’ve got a lot of experience with DBS checks. If your question isn’t here, feel free to get in touch with our partnered DBS check provider, Aaron’s Department, who will be happy to assist. You can reach them on 0113 877 0171, or email contact@aaronsdepartment.com with your query.

How long will it take to receive the result of my check?

The Disclosure and Barring Service takes around 1–3 weeks to process an application, but this time can vary to a large degree. The applicant will receive a DBS certificate sent directly to their stated “Current Address” as given on their application.

What is a DBS Umbrella Body?

A DBS Umbrella Body is a 3rd party provider that facilitates DBS checks between your organisation, your staff, and the DBS themselves. At Medilink Nursing, we use our sister company, Aaron’s Department as our DBS provider. Click here to read more about them and their services.

Why should I use an Umbrella Body?

Nowadays, there is no way to get DBS checks for your staff without using the services of an Umbrella Body. The government has outsourced the application stage to the free market, who can compete and innovate to provide the best service at the lowest price.

How long is a DBS certificate valid?

Each DBS Certificate will show the date on which it was completed. The older the Certificate is, the less reliable it becomes – this is because it is a record of all activity up to the date of completion. This means that DBS Certificates technically have no expiry date.

Please note that Nursing Agencies, Care Homes, and other organisations regulated by the CQC would need to renew their staff DBS checks on a yearly basis to remain compliant with CQC guidelines.

How do I get DBS checks for my staff?

We use Aaron’s Department for our staff checks, so we can only speak for them – but registering and doing checks with them is easy! Signup can be done in a couple of minutes using their website, or if you’d rather speak to somebody, all you need to do is give the Operations Team a call on 0113 877 0171 – they’ll make the necessary arrangements. Click here to sign up with Aaron’s Department!

Who will receive the DBS Certificate?

The DBS Certificate is only posted to the applicant’s given Current Address on the DBS application form, meaning that only the applicant will receive the certificate. It is then up to them to show their employer the certificate in person.

This has been the case since 2013, when the DBS changed how they did things for data protection reasons, and to give applicants the right to decide who they show the information to.

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