On 1 December 2012, the CRB merged with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The DBS is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Home Office.  For further information on the DBS click here.

From 1st March 2013 only DBS forms will be accepted.  Any old forms received after the 1st March 2013 will be returned to you to complete the new form.

CRB certificates will continue to remain valid until expiry then a new DBS form will need to be completed.

The form itself has only slight amendments and an example is available by clicking the following link.  default  New DBS sample form (123.81 kB)

The CLCGB policy remains with each DBS requiring re-newing every 3 years.  For any further information please do not hesitate to contact Zoe.