As from 6 April 2022 the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be reducing the cost of all criminal record checks.
| Level of DBS check | Current | New |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | £23 | £18 |
| Standard | £23 | £18 |
| Enhanced | £40 | £38 |
| Enhanced and barring | £40 | £38 |
Standard, enhanced and enhanced with barring list checks for volunteer applications will remain free of charge.
The fee for the Update Service will remain at £13 per annum.
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Debbie Sadler
Head of Advice
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