What is an Enhanced DBS check?
An enhanced DBS check is the highest level of check available to anyone working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults. It is also available for certain licensing purposes and judicial appointments.
An enhanced DBS check contains the same information as the Standard DBS check but with the addition of:
Find out more information in the DBS checks: detailed guidance.
An enhanced DBS check contains the same information as the Standard DBS check but with the addition of:
- Any relevant and proportionate information held by the local police forces.
- A check of the Children's and/or Adults Barred Lists where requested.
Find out more information in the DBS checks: detailed guidance.