Clare Deane
Key Changes to the PVG Scheme: What Employers Need to Know
Key Changes to the PVG Scheme: What Employers Need to Know The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme plays a vital role in safeguarding children and protected adults in Scotland. Managed by Disclosure Scotland, the scheme helps employers make safer recruitment decisions by identifying individuals who may be unsuitable to work with vulnerable groups. The PVG scheme changes are now well
The Employment Rights Act 2025 – Why robust vetting and pre-employment checks matter more than ever
The Employment Rights Act 2025 – Why robust vetting and pre-employment checks matter more than ever With the introduction of the Employment Rights Act 2025, UK employers are facing significant changes to hiring, compliance, and employee protections. One area becoming increasingly critical is staff vetting and pre-employment checks. The true cost of a bad hire has been well debated and
Are you a Self-Employed Worker or Personal Employee and need an Enhanced DBS Check in 2026? Find out how to Apply & What You Need to Know
Are you a Self-Employed Worker or Personal Employee and need an Enhanced DBS Check in 2026? Find out how to Apply & What You Need to Know As of 21 January 2026, significant changes to DBS legislation allow self-employed individuals and personal employees to apply directly for Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks, without needing an employer to