DBS Certificates subscribed to the Update Service

🔄 DBS Update Service – What It Is

The Update Service allows your DBS certificate to be transferable, meaning other organisations can check it online.


📄 Already Have a DBS Certificate?

You may be able to use your existing DBS to enrol instead of applying for a new one, if:

  • Education courses: Your certificate must be Enhanced Child with Barred List
  • Health courses: Your certificate must be Enhanced Child & Adult with Barred List

📍 You’ll need to attend a face-to-face check with your certificate and photo ID so we can run an update service check.
📧 Contact: professionalchecks@shu.ac.uk for more info.


💷 Adding Your DBS to the Update Service

  • Cost: £16 per year (not covered by the university)
  • You must subscribe within 30 days of your certificate being issued

🔗 Further information on the Update Service


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