Practice Plan X Personnel Checks

Practice Plan have worked with Personnel Checks for over a decade to provide their members with an outsourced and discounted DBS checking function.

Personnel Checks is the UK's highest-rated DBS Umbrella Body. Processing tens of thousands of DBS Checks for 30,000+ businesses, non-profits and public sector organisations every year; it’s our job to get DBS Checks from your to-do list to done. Take the stress out of your screening with our industry-leading software and 5-star customer service.

Simply click the button below, complete the onboarding form, and we’ll get everything set up for you!

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What we provide for Practice Plan customers

  • All levels of DBS Checks – pre-agreed reduced admin fee of £14 (inc VAT) 

  • Counter signatory duties – ensuring all checks submitted to the DBS are done so in line with DBS eligibility 

  • 5* customer support through phone and email

  • Access to Personnel Checks, our online platform that enables you to manage your screening all in one place. 

  • Auto-approval for ‘Pay in Arrears’ commercial set up via monthly invoice  

  • Online ID Verification for DBS Checks £6 (inc VAT)

  • Update Service Status Checks – price on demand 

How does it work?

Simply complete the form below with all your details, to start the account creation process.

Following this, our team will create your account on the Personnel Checks web app. Once created, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to get started.

When you log in for the first time, you’ll also be presented with a quick start video guide taking you through everything you need to know to get started running DBS checks.

If at any point you feel like you need some extra help, you can get in touch using the following details:

Email: partnerships@personnelchecks.co.uk
Phone: 01254 355650

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Frequently asked questions

 

  • We don’t recommend accepting a DBS Check that has been issued by a candidate’s previous employer. A DBS Certificate is only valid at the time of issue. This means there is potential for new information to be recorded in the time since its issue.

    If the person you are recruiting has signed up for the DBS Update Service, you may not need to complete another DBS Check. The Update Service is an online subscription service allowing employers to view up to date certificate information.

    However, the individual would still need to have the original certificate they signed up with and the role would need to require the exact same level of DBS Check.

    If you are unsure, we would always recommend caution and carry out another DBS Check.

  • A criminal record check is a search carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is why they are generally referred to as DBS Checks. The DBS check against the Police National Computer, their records and local police data to produce a DBS Certificate containing an applicants criminal record history.

    The DBS also maintain the Adult’s and Children’s Barred Lists. These lists contain the names of individuals barred from working with either children, vulnerable adults or both. Enhanced DBS Checks will include a check of the relevant Barred Lists if it is appropriate considering the job role someone is applying for.

    In certain circumstances, individuals may be on the Barred Lists even if they have not been convicted of an offence. This is because the DBS use a civil standard of proof known as ‘the balance of probabilities’. If the DBS believe there is enough evidence to suggest it is probable that an offence could occur in the future, they will consider putting someone on the Barred Lists.

  • The cost of a DBS Check varies depending on which level of check is being applied for. Our list prices are:

    Basic DBS Check: £35.50 (£21.50 Gov Fee)

    Standard DBS Check: £35.50 (£21.50 Gov Fee)

    Enhanced DBS Check: £63.50 (£49.50 Gov Fee)

    Volunteer DBS Check: £14.00

    What you see is what you get. We have no hidden fees and we don’t charge extra for ‘fast-track’ services that don’t exist.

    Prices include VAT.

  • Getting checks for existing staff is commonly referred to as a renewal. There is no such thing as ‘renewing’ DBS Checks. We expand on this in more detail in our knowledge hub article, here.

    Best practice is to complete new checks every 3-years. However, certain industries have specific rules. It’s important to familiarise yourself with the rules for your industry.

    The DBS do run a subscription service, called the DBS Update Service.

    If your staff sign up to the DBS Update Service, they can give you consent to carry out ‘status checks’ on their record. This would prevent the need for renewing your staff’s DBS Checks.

  • Regulated activity is work that a barred person cannot do. It refers to certain roles generally involving children and/or vulnerable adults. The vast majority of roles in the dental or healthcare sectors are considered regulated activities.

    Any person providing regular care or treatment will require a barred list check to be included on their DBS Check.

    The Disclosure and Barring Service have guidance booklets relating to roles in the Child Workforce, Adult Workforce and Other Workforce.

  • Anyone applying to become a CQC registered person within a firm must have an Enhanced DBS Check with the relevant Barred List searches completed before submitting an application. This DBS Check must be countersigned directly by the CQC. A DBS countersigned by any other body, for this purpose, will not be accepted.

    Nominated individuals are not required to directly register with the CQC. An Enhanced DBS Check must still be carried out (incl. relevant Barred List searches) but this check can be carried out by a DBS Umbrella Body, like Personnel Checks.