Disclosure and Barring Service - DBS

To fully enrol, receive your student funding and meet the requirements of the course you are required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure. DBS certificates are sent to the individual only - you must track your own certificate after completion of the application.   

📝For information about the DBS application process, click here.

🔄For information regarding the update service, click here.

🧍‍♂️For information regarding face to face ID checks, click here.

📦For information about tracking your certificate, click here.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about making a DBS application, including any queries in relation to lack of documentation, name changes or gender reassignment, please contact professionalchecks@shu.ac.uk.  If you have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed on your DBS certificate, we can put you in touch with the DBS sensitive applications team who will advise you of what you need to do.

Once you have completed your DBS, please click here for information about your suitability declaration.