DBS is one of the many other additional services extended by Grand Recruiters, we have catered to applicants needing DBS support. Anyone who wants a DBS from the UK may contact us to get a better understanding of DBS and can proceed ahead with the application.

What is DBS?

DBS since 2012 is the UK’s equivalent of the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) obtained in other countries. DBS is a non-departmental public body under the UK home office formed by merging the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) under the Protection of Freedoms Act of 2012.

DBS checks range from:
Basic DBS,
Standard DBS,
Enhanced DBS,
Enhanced DBS checks with a check of the barred list.
However, in general for the nurses Basic DBS check is what is needed. It takes about 2 weeks to receive the DBS certificate. Police Clearance Certificate and DBS If the person has resided for 12 months or more in the UK, he/she must apply and submit a DBS which is the equivalent certificate of the PCC.

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) should be obtained from the country of residence and submitted by every candidate who has to apply for a Tier 2 General visa to the UK. If any individual has resided on a work visa, dependent visa or a student visa in a foreign country for a time period of 12 months or more, then he/she must obtain a PCC from that country and submit along with the documentation.