Individuals and organisations will not commit an offence if an individual who is carrying out a regulated role in Scotland has, before the 1st July 2025, made an application to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, even if Disclosure Scotland has not issued the result.
However after this date, individuals and organisations must not offer any type of regulated role to an individual unless they have received a PVG Scheme disclosure.
For more information on the PVG Scheme you can read our earlier post here
How to check if a role needs PVG scheme membership
You can use the tool on mygov.scot to check if a role needs PVG scheme membership.
DBS Checks
As specialists in employee vetting and DBS screening in the UK and Scotland, National Screening Agency is committed to helping organisations navigate the evolving landscape of background screening and compliance.
We can support your organisation in meeting these requirements efficiently, ensuring your staff are fully prepared for working in regulated roles.
For more information on DBS checks and other employment screening services, please contact us.