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A recent childcare case has raised important questions about safeguarding, recruitment processes, and whether background screening goes far enough.

For organisations working with children, Enhanced DBS checks and Barred List checks play a vital role in safer recruitment. But it's equally important to understand their limitations, the role of the DBS Update Service, and why many providers choose to adopt ongoing rechecking policies.

In our latest blog, we look at:

🟨 The safeguarding requirements for childcare providers
🟨 The difference between Enhanced DBS checks and the DBS Update Service
🟨 Why robust recruitment processes matter
🟨 Key considerations for employers reviewing their screening practices

Read the full article here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8pb30

Last week, the teams at uCheck and TrustID came together for our Summer Social ☀️

It was a great chance to step away from the day-to-day, catch up in person, and celebrate the work happening across both teams.

From DBS and Right to Work checks to digital identity solutions, we’re all focused on helping organisations stay compliant and confident in their screening processes, so it was brilliant to spend some time together.

A big thank you to everyone who made it such a great afternoon.

Here’s to strong teams and a busy summer ahead 👋

Waiting on a DBS check and wondering what’s actually happening?

Most people don’t realise a DBS application moves through five separate stages before a certificate is issued.

From validation and Police National Computer checks to local police record searches and final printing, each step plays a part in safeguarding and compliance.

If you’ve ever asked:

🟡 What stage is my DBS at?
🟡 Why is it stuck at Stage 4?
🟡 What does “In Progress” really mean?
🟡 How do I track my application?

We’ve broken it all down in a simple guide.

Read the full blog here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vVVPr0

Understanding the process helps you plan better, reduce stress, and keep hiring moving.

Right to Work checks don’t need to slow down your hiring.

With uCheck, you can complete Digital Right to Work checks in minutes, using biometric document verification and secure online ID validation.

No paperwork.
No in-person document handling.
No unnecessary admin.

✔ Remote checks for eligible British, Irish and eVisa holders
✔ Fully compliant with Home Office guidance
✔ Results often returned within minutes
✔ Protect your organisation from fines of up to £60,000

Digital Right to Work checks are available alongside DBS checks in our online platform, making compliance quicker, easier and smoother.

Ready to simplify your process?

Find out more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vJbGh0

Self-employed and need an Enhanced DBS check for your work?

Since January 2026, self-employed workers and personal employees can now apply for their own Enhanced DBS checks through a registered umbrella body like uCheck.

Previously, accessing higher-level DBS checks wasn’t straightforward if you didn’t have an employer to sponsor the application.

Now, eligible professionals working directly with families or private clients, such as tutors, carers, personal assistants and sole traders, have a clearer route.

If your role meets DBS eligibility criteria, you can apply digitally, with secure online ID verification and no paperwork.

Not sure if you qualify? Our team can guide you through it.

Find out more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vCN4C0

We get asked these questions all the time:

What actually shows up on a DBS check?
Is a CRB check the same as a DBS check?
Who legally needs one?
What’s the difference between Basic, Standard and Enhanced?

If you’ve ever paused mid-recruitment to double-check something, you’re not alone.

We’ve answered some of the most common DBS and screening questions on our FAQ page, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for, our team is always here to help.

Take a look here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vwWCG0

Need advice? Just get in touch, we’re happy to guide you through it.

Do you know how uCheck started?

We began as a small family business with one clear goal, to help organisations make safer recruitment decisions.

Since then, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s leading employment screening providers. In 2022, we joined The Citation Group, investing nearly £1m into our technology. In 2023, we integrated with Disclosure Services to build an even stronger uCheck.

Today, we support over 80,000 organisations across the UK, providing DBS, Right to Work, Adverse Credit and Identity checks, including Enhanced, Standard, Basic, Volunteer and Individual DBS checks.

From small beginnings to a trusted screening partner for thousands, and we’re just getting started.

Learn more about our journey here:
🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vnWtv0

🟡 March DBS Processing Times Are In 🟡

The latest Police Performance data is out, and it highlights ongoing delays across several forces, with an average turnaround of 22 days.

But there’s a different story when you look at uCheck 👇

✔️ Average turnaround: just 5.5 days
✔️ Enhanced checks completed in 6.8 days (vs 11.7 days Police average)
✔️ Half of all Enhanced checks completed in just 1.4 days

While challenges like staff shortages, training delays, and IT disruptions continue to impact Police processing times, our latest figures show what’s possible with the right systems and support in place.

Take a closer look at the full March breakdown and what’s driving these trends 👇
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tVqJv0

Police and uCheck performance on DBS check processing times March 2026  - uCheck DBS Checks - Rapid, Trusted, Secure DBS Checks Compare March 2026 DBS processing times with official police performance data. See average turnaround times, aged case increases, force-level delays, and how uCheck performed across Basic, Standard, and Enhanced checks.

🚨 Deadline is TODAY 🚨

From 31 March, all UK pharmacies must have completed (or submitted) Enhanced DBS checks for staff dated within the last 3 years to stay compliant with new PQS 2025/26 requirements.

This isn’t just about funding, it’s about patient safety and ensuring everyone in your pharmacy is fit to work in a position of trust.

✔ Check your team is covered
✔ Submit any outstanding DBS checks today
✔ Set up a process for ongoing 3-year rechecks

Need a quick, reliable way to get compliant? uCheck helps pharmacies get it done fast, with simple bulk checks, smart reminders, and rapid turnaround times.

Don’t leave it too late, stay compliant, stay protected.

Digital Right to Work checks are now live with uCheck.

You can now complete Digital Right to Work checks alongside your DBS applications, all in one seamless process.

That means:

🟡Remote identity verification
🟡Biometric facial matching
🟡Home Office sharecode validation
🟡Less paperwork and manual admin

If you already have Digital ID switched on, you’re ready to go.

It’s all about making compliance faster, simpler, and more secure. 🚀

Head to our website to learn more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sGhrr0