Due Diligence Checking Ltd

10/09/2026

Good news for employers!

DBS fees are being reduced from 5 October 2026, meaning organisations carrying out DBS checks will benefit from lower costs.

For employers who process multiple checks as part of their recruitment and safeguarding processes, this is a welcome change.

Want to know what the DBS fee changes mean for your organisation? Get in touch with our team or read our latest article for further information.

DBS check and Update Service subscription fees are reducing from 5 October 2026. Find out what the changes mean for your organisation.

01/09/2026

Police Performance Stats for July are in!

DDC continues to exceed the national average for application processing times, helping you complete DBS checks efficiently and keep your recruitment processes moving.

Need DBS checks processed efficiently? Send us a direct message!

27/08/2026

New Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance for 2026.

From 1 September 2026, updated KCSIE guidance from Department for Education will introduce important changes around safer recruitment, regulated activity, volunteers, safeguarding knowledge, and online safety.

Our latest article breaks down the key updates and the practical steps schools and safeguarding teams should consider ahead of September.

Read the full article to find out more.👇

On 1st September 2026 the new KCSIE guidance comes in to place. Marking changes in regulated activity and safer recruitment in particular.

21/08/2026

⚠️ Important changes to DBS regulated activity are coming into place.

From 1 September 2026, the volunteer supervision exemption will be removed. This means some volunteers working with children may now fall within regulated activity and require an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List information.

Organisations should review their internal guidance, roles and recruitment processes for both new recruits and existing personnel to ensure they’re prepared.

Need help understanding how these changes could affect your organisation? Send us a direct message!

18/08/2026

What if verifying a candidate's identity only took a couple of minutes?

With Digital Identity, companies can securely verify a candidate's identity remotely, making the recruitment process quicker and more convenient for everyone involved.

✔ Identity verification completed in around 2 minutes
✔ Up to 70% less administration
✔ A more secure and consistent approach to eligible DBS and right to work checks

Send us a direct message to find out how Digital Identity could work for your organisation.

13/08/2026

How confident are you in your pre-employment screening process?

Pre-employment screening provides an additional layer of reassurance, helping employers make informed decisions while supporting compliance and reducing unnecessary risk.

A transparent, ethical and consistent approach can make all the difference in protecting your organisations reputation.

If you're reviewing your recruitment process, speak to DDC about building a screening programme that's right for your organisation.

05/08/2026

Important changes to DBS guidance come into place from 1st September 2026.

The removal of the volunteer supervision exemption means volunteers who work with children may now be classed as undertaking regulated activity and require an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List information.

Read our latest article to understand what the changes mean for your organisation. 👇

From 1st September 2026, the definition of DBS regulated activity will change, removing the volunteer supervision exemption.

04/08/2026

Every organisation has a different appetite for risk.

A school hiring a teacher will have different concerns to a financial services firm hiring a senior executive.

That's why social media screening shouldn't be one-size-fits-all.

From a simple overview of someone's public online presence to more in-depth checks covering adverse media and advocacy risks, there's a level of screening to suit different roles and organisations.

We've broken down the different types of social media screening and what each one can help you identify.

30/07/2026

New guidance from Disclosure Scotland comes into effect on 1st August 2026.

Eligible PVG scheme applications for certain social care roles may now be submitted free of charge for a limited period.

Find out what this means for employers by reading our latest news article.

From 1 August 2026, the Scottish Government will fund PVG scheme application fees for workers joining social care commissioned services.

27/07/2026

June's Police performance statistics are in!

The latest results show DDC continuing to match and exceed the national DBS average turnaround times.

Our team remains committed to delivering a reliable and efficient service, helping our customers keep their recruitment processes moving.

Take a look at the latest performance update below.