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Disclosure Scotland Disclosure Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We help employers make safer decisions when they're recruiting people.

Our new How to be a Countersignatory webinar is now available on our YouTube Channel 🆕Our on demand webinar takes you th...
22/10/2026

Our new How to be a Countersignatory webinar is now available on our YouTube Channel 🆕

Our on demand webinar takes you through:
- the Code of Practice
- the different types of disclosure available
- how to apply for disclosure checks including the PVG scheme
- what information our disclosures give organisations
- organisation's legal responsibilities in handling disclosure information

Watch now at youtu.be/k3dph6qBS1k?si=TwQKVT-BPOdJIfM5

More than 99% of applications received between April 2026 and September 2026 were submitted through Disclosure Scotland'...
21/10/2026

More than 99% of applications received between April 2026 and September 2026 were submitted through Disclosure Scotland's Online Account Service, with paper applications accounting for less than 1%.

Visit our website to explore our latest performance figures, including data for September 2026 at www.disclosure.gov.scot/about/performance

The PVG scheme is at the heart of safeguarding in Scotland. 🛡️As part of our commitment to a modern, responsive and prop...
15/10/2026

The PVG scheme is at the heart of safeguarding in Scotland. 🛡️

As part of our commitment to a modern, responsive and proportionate PVG scheme, we're delivering a fast, digital service, five-year PVG scheme memberships, and continuous monitoring of an individual's suitability to work in regulated roles. ✅

Together, these contribute to a safer Scotland. 🤝

Find out more about the PVG scheme and our corporate strategy at disclosure.gov.scot.

Our corporate strategy, DS30 was published in August. 🛡️Over the next few months, let's dive into each of the four goals...
14/10/2026

Our corporate strategy, DS30 was published in August. 🛡️

Over the next few months, let's dive into each of the four goals, starting with Goal 1 - The PVG scheme is modern, responsive, proportionate and delivers a major contribution to high-quality safeguarding across Scotland.

You can read both plain text and designed versions of our corporate strategy at disclosure.gov.scot in publications.

Disclosure Scotland is urging tutors across Scotland to check their legal requirements under the Protecting Vulnerable G...
13/10/2026

Disclosure Scotland is urging tutors across Scotland to check their legal requirements under the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, ahead of the prelim exam season that typically runs from November to February.

Parents, carers and guardians who hire a tutor privately are classed as personal employers. Disclosure Scotland is advising them to ask any prospective tutor to share their Confirmation of PVG scheme membership with them before engaging them to support a student.

Consider whether staff involved in child protection and adult protection work are aware of: - the referral powers availa...
12/10/2026

Consider whether staff involved in child protection and adult protection work are aware of:
- the referral powers available to their organisation
- the circumstances in which a referral may be appropriate
- the information required to support a referral
- how referrals can be made
- where guidance and support can be accessed

Find out more about referral powers and access guidance on making a referral at www.mygov.scot/referral-guidance-for-councils

From today, Monday 5 October 2026, our helpline hours have changed. 📞From today, our helpline hours are as follows:- Mon...
05/10/2026

From today, Monday 5 October 2026, our helpline hours have changed. 📞

From today, our helpline hours are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm
- Friday, 9am to 3:30pm

For more information and to contact us, visit www.disclosure.gov.scot/contact

In some self-directed support arrangements, there may be no organisation or employer able to make a referral to Disclosu...
30/09/2026

In some self-directed support arrangements, there may be no organisation or employer able to make a referral to Disclosure Scotland if serious safeguarding concerns arise.

That's why referral powers for councils and Integration Joint Boards were introduced under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Two years on, we're reminding organisations about these important powers and when they may be used to help protect children and protected adults.

Read more www.disclosure.gov.scot/news/2026/09/two-years-on---referral-powers-for-councils-and-integration-joint-boards

Working in social care? You could be eligible for a free PVG scheme application. 🩵If you're applying through the Free So...
29/09/2026

Working in social care? You could be eligible for a free PVG scheme application. 🩵

If you're applying through the Free Social Care (FSC) process, make sure you include"FSC" in the 'position applied for' field alongside job title and select 'invoice' as your payment method to allow the application to proceed. You will not actually be charged.

Check the eligibility criteria and apply today at www.gov.scot/publications/social-care-pvg-checks-fee-waiver/

Helpline closed over Autumn Holiday 🍂Our Helpline will be closed on Friday 25 September and Monday 28 September. We reop...
24/09/2026

Helpline closed over Autumn Holiday 🍂

Our Helpline will be closed on Friday 25 September and Monday 28 September.

We reopen 9am on Tuesday 29 September.

Address

Disclosure Scotland, PO Box 250
Glasgow
G511YU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+443000200040

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