In December 2012, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) took over the duties of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) so CRB checks became known as DBS checks. For all intents and purposes, they are the same thing.
CRB forms were replaced by DBS forms in 2012. Standard and Enhanced DBS applications use the same form so you would have to check with the Registered Body to find out how they have allocated it. You can also check your DBS certificate once it has been issued.
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012.The majority of DBS checks are completed within 2-4 weeks but there is no upper time limit for a DBS check so if you're really unlucky they can (in theory) take months.
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012. Assualt occasioning Actual Bodily Harm is on the 'DBS List of offences that will never be filtered from a criminal record check' so any caution, final warning, reprimand or conviction for ABH will always show up on a DBS check.
A CRB check (and the later DBS checks) is only valid on the day it was issued. You could have gone a massive crime spree the day after. Most organisations recheck their staff every 3 years or immediately upon recruitment.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Checks were replaced by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks in 2012. An arrest will not show up on a basic criminal record check or a standard DBS check, however it may show up on an enhanced DBS check if the police think it is relevant to the position you are applying for (or already working in).
Convictions that resulted in custodial sentences will always show up on a DBS check (DBS checks replaced CRB checks in 2012).
DBS checks were replaced by CRB checks in 2012. An individual must be 16 or over to undergo a DBS check. Prior to the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, there was no age limit.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Checks were replaced by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks in 2012. A standard DBS check is required for an SIA licence.
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012. Once 6 years have passed (or 2 if you were under 18 at time of caution), a caution will stop showing up on a DBS check unless the offence is on the 'DBS list of offences that will never be filtered from a criminal record check' (available on the DBS website).
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012. They are completely administrative and do not involve any tests.
In most cases a Babysitter does not require (and would be unable to obtain) a DBS check (used to be called CRB check) because they are not being employed in regulated activity. Childminders and childcare providers will undergo a DBS check when registering with Ofsted.
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012. Vets and RSPCA workers who have the authority to put down animals are subject to enhanced DBS checks but other positions are not.
CRB forms were replaced by DBS forms in 2012. Standard and Enhanced DBS applications use the same form so you would have to check with the Registered Body to find out how they have allocated it. You can also check your DBS certificate once it has been issued.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Checks were replaced by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks in 2012. A community resolution will not show up on a basic criminal record check or a standard DBS check but it may show up on an enhanced DBS check if the police reasonably believe the information is relevant.
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks were replaced by Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in 2012. It's a criminal offence under Section V of the Police Act 1997 to attempt to falsify or 'cheat' a DBS check.
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012. Cautions given to under 18s will come off a DBS check after 2 years, unless the offense is on the prescribed list of offenses never to be filtered from a DBS certificate in which case it will show up forever.
CRB checks were replaced by DBS checks in 2012.The majority of DBS checks are completed within 2-4 weeks but there is no upper time limit for a DBS check so if you're really unlucky they can (in theory) take months.