Portability of Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures in England
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The Department of Health (DH) has relaxed its position on the use of Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) Certificates, effectively introducing a limited system of “portability” for care services regulated by CQC.
This new approach applies in services provided to adults (but not children) in England and allows employers – under certain circumstances – to accept a Disclosure Certificate produced by a prospective employee, provided that the Certificate is no more than 3 months old and is at the appropriate level. In these circumstances, the employer does not need to complete a new application for a Disclosure. UKHCA has produced guidance for members on using portability in homecare services, which includes recent (DH) Dept of Health and CQC guidance.
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