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Our competitive tiered pricing means the more checks you carry out with us, the more you save.
Prices are inclusive of VAT
New Disclosure Service organisations will be placed into Tier A, and can progress through the tiers based on application numbers completed.
Unlike other check providers, new organisations are able to register for free - you only pay for the check, there's no set up fee.
About our Disclosure Service
Pricing
Our competitive tiered pricing means the more checks you carry out with us, the more you save.
Prices are inclusive of VAT
New Disclosure Service organisations will be placed into Tier A, and can progress through the tiers based on application numbers completed.
Unlike other check providers, new organisations are able to register for free - you only pay for the check, there's no set up fee.
Why choose our Disclosure Service?
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Highly competitive on price |
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Tiered pricing for bigger savings |
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Secure and confidential |
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First class customer care |
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Easy-to-use online portal |
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Fast turnaround times |
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Care sector specialists |
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Expert DBS advice and support |
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Supporting homecare |
FAQs
I am a homecare provider - what help can you provide me?
As the UK's membership body for homecare providers, we understand homecare sector recruitment. We've been supporting homecare providers to recruit safely for over 20-years, trusted as the care sector specialists.
We offer expert guidance for care teams and can advise on homecare-specific DBS enquiries - such as the type of check required for each role, when re-checks may be needed, and help understanding DBS results.
I am not a member of Homecare Association - can I use the Disclosure Service?
Yes! Our Disclosure Service is available to both member and non-member organisations.
I am not a homecare provider - can I use the Disclosure Service?
Yes, our Disclosure Service is available to organisations and businesses outside of the homecare sector. We provide checks on staff across health and care and beyond.
Is there a set-up fee?
No. Unlike other check providers, registration is completely free. There are no set-up fees, no ongoing charges, and no minimum check quantities - you only pay per check.
It is cost-effective and flexible to try our Disclosure Service.
Is it easy to register?
Registration is quick and simple. Just register your organisation with our simple sign-up form - it only takes a few minutes!
If needed, our Disclosure Service team is happy to support you through the process.
Once your registration is complete, we'll get your account set up swiftly. Most accounts are activated on the same day, so you can begin submitting your DBS check applications right away.
FAQs for Disclosure Service users
If you are an exisiting Homecare Association Disclosure Service user, please see our FAQs guide below which covers the commonly asked questions we recieve:
Homecare Association Disclosure Service - Service User FAQs.pdf
Get in touch
Our dedicated Disclosure Service is here to answer your questions. Our helpline is available Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.
FAQs for Disclosure Service users
About DBS checks
DBS guidance
Legal requirements
Disclosure and Barring checks (DBS checks) are a legal requirement in England and Wales and help you employ staff suitable for working with vulnerable children and adults, whilst helping you comply with statutory regulations.
Homecare Association is a registered umbrella body with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), enabling businesses and organisations throughout England and Wales to access criminal records data.
For further DBS guidance, please see our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guides.
DBS eligibility guidance
If you are not sure whether an employee requires a DBS check more information can be found through the Disclosure and Barring Service's eligibility guidance.
Type of DBS check
Enhanced DBS check
Employees working as care or support workers who provide personal care to vulnerable people may be eligible for an Enhanced DBS check. The certificate will provide the same details as the Standard DBS check but may also contain non-conviction information supplied by relevant police forces if relevant.
Standard DBS check
Employees who do not provide personal care to vulnerable people may be eligible for a standard DBS check.
Barred list checks
An Enhanced DBS check with a Barred Lists certificate will contain the same information as an Enhanced DBS check but will also include a check of one or both Barred Lists.
There are three categories of barred list checks, and these are dependent on who they are employed to work with:
- Adult workforce - for employees working in regulated activity with vulnerable adults
- Child workforce - for employees working in regulated activity with children
- Adult and child workforce - for employees working in regulated activity with vulnerable adults and children.
Incidental contact with children during an employee’s work with vulnerable adults does not count as ‘regulated activity with children’ and they do not require a children’s workforce barred list check.
For more information on regulated activity with vulnerable adults please see the Department of Health's definition of regulated activity (adults) publication. And for more information on regulated activity with children, please see the Department for Education's regulated activity in relation to children factual note.
ID checking guidelines
As an employer you must adopt a robust procedure for checking your employees identity documents when you apply for a disclosure. You must first see the original documents and be satisfied that the correct procedure has been followed, and that you have seen sufficient documents to make the disclosure application. For a comprehensive guide on checking documents please reference the DBS ID checking guidelines.
DBS Code of Practice and sample policies
The Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service Registered Persons must be adhered to if you wish to make Disclosure and Barring applications as a registered person.
In addition, as a registered person you must create and adhere to your own policy documents. We have provided some samples which you can download and modify for your organisation:
Police Performance Information
Over the last 12 months the Disclosure and Barring Service have seen a significant increase for all DBS checks, in particular Enhanced applications that require a referral to the local police force. The DBS is aware of delays for a relatively small number of applications sent to the Police Forces, the document has communication from the DBS regarding why these delays are occurring.
Police Performance Information July 25.pdf
Get started today
Register your organisation
Our simple sign-up form only takes a few minutes.
We'll activate your account
Our team will promptly activate your account - mostly on the same day!
Begin submitting applications
Our user-friendly online portal makes submissions quick and easy.
Online portal login
Ready to submit your next application? Registered Disclosure Service users can login here!