Petition · past parliament
Free DBS checks and online update service for the care industry
Closed
62 signatures
What the petition asks
Some employers charge the applicants for the DBS check and this is discouraging for them to pursue a job in care! Also it proves to be quite the impediment when applying for a job due to being a lengthy process!
People deciding to pursue a care job can be easily disheartened by the whole process and for those already in the trade it has similar implications! Having a free DBS check and an automatic online update could help immensely! The care industry has a shortage of staff and it requires some form of support and this could be it... At least for care assistants and volunteers.
Timeline
| 29 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
62
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Mar 2019
Closed
29 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.