Disclosure Scotland
Use our disclosure and PVG services. On mygov.scot you can: apply for Level 1 and Level 2 disclosure; join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme; ... Our services changed on 1 April 2025. This was to implement a new law, the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. It includes changes to disclosure services and PVG scheme membership.
Apply to the PVG scheme - mygov.scot
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme helps ensure people who are unsuitable to work with children and protected adults cannot do regulated roles. It's a membership scheme. Disclosure Scotland continuously checks members' criminal history information. It also keeps lists of people barred from regulated roles. Types of PVG application
Manage your PVG membership - mygov.scot
By law you need to tell Disclosure Scotland about certain changes. If you're a PVG scheme member and you change your name or gender, you must tell Disclosure Scotland within 3 months of doing so. If you're barred from regulated roles or you're under consideration for listing, you must tell Disclosure Scotland within 1 month if you change your: name
Check if a role needs PVG scheme membership - mygov.scot
If you're still unsure, contact Disclosure Scotland. The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is a membership scheme for people working with children or protected adults. It's a legal requirement to join the scheme if you're carrying out a regulated role with these groups.
New Online Account service now live - Disclosure Scotland
If you have any questions regarding the switch to Online Results and applying for your PVG using your Disclosure Scotland online account, then please contact us by email at: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot or contact our helpline on 0300 020 0040. The opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm and Friday 9am to 3.30pm.
Get ready for PVG online results - Disclosure Scotland
Disclosure Scotland launches new Online Accounts service . ... "From today, all of our PVG disclosure applicants will be invited to create an online account as part of the application process to apply for their PVG and view their results. “This is a major achievement, and as a key milestone for the organisation, it is incredible to look back ...
PVG Online Results for Applicants - Scottish Disclosures
Scottish Disclosures offers a professional online application process to obtain PVG Scheme and PVG Update checks for organisations or individuals. The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 takes effect 1st April 2025. ... This is a step-by-step guide on how to use Disclosure Scotland's new service to view your PVG results online, and how to share them ...
Disclosure Scotland - Online Results
To access Disclosure Scotland services you need to sign in and verify your identity using ScotAccount. This helps keep your information safe. When you sign in you can: make disclosure applications; check the progress of applications; view and share disclosures; keep your details up to date
Disclosure Scotland - PVG Online
Main Disclosure Scotland Image. Application for PVG scheme Beta. We have updated our application service. The link you used is not valid as we have updated our service. From 18 November 2024 you should use our new service to start a PVG application.
Disclosure Scotland Payments
Main Disclosure Scotland Image. Pay for your disclosure Beta. Pay for PVG Existing Certificate. Select the type of application you are paying for, this should be the same as the application type selected in section 1 of the application form. Which application are you paying for?
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot
How the PVG scheme works. It’s a legal requirement to join the PVG scheme if you’re going to do a regulated role. When you apply to the scheme Disclosure Scotland carries out criminal record checks. You’ll get a disclosure which shows the results of these checks. You can share this disclosure with the organisation you’re applying with.
Regulated roles online guidance tool is now live - Disclosure Scotland
The tool is designed to help you get ready for the changes to the disclosure system that come into force on 1 April. You should submit PVG applications as normal until then. Help and training. Our Customer Engagement Team (CET) are continuing their programme of training and events on the Disclosure Act, including sessions on regulated roles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Scottish Disclosures
The Disclosure Scotland Code of Practice applies to people who deal with disclosure information in organisations, even if your organisation obtains checks via an umbrella body. Following the code is still a mandatory requirement or else you may be committing an offence. The purpose of the code is to: Ensure information is used properly and lawfully
New changes to applying for PVG and viewing results online
The deadline to submit new PVG applications is approaching fast. You will only be able to use the existing PVG application link on our mygov.scot website to create new applications until midnight of Wednesday 13 November. From 11am on 18 November, you will be able to make your PVG applications from your Disclosure Scotland online account.
Keeping your PVG membership up to date
By law you need to tell Disclosure Scotland about certain changes. If you're a PVG scheme member and you change your name or gender, you must tell Disclosure Scotland within 3 months of doing so. If you're barred from regulated work or you're under consideration for listing, you must tell Disclosure Scotland within 1 month if you change your: Name
Complete a PVG application you have been sent - mygov.scot
Once you access your Disclosure Scotland account you need to complete your application. It will show as 'Ready to start' in your account. You have 14 days to complete it, starting from when you were sent the application link. 4. Share the disclosure. Disclosure Scotland aims to process applications within 14 days.
Everything Employers Need To Know About New Disclosure Act
The new Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 introduces significant changes to how background checks work in Scotland. Here is what you need to know as an employer to keep up to date with the new Disclosure Act legislation and ensure your organisation remains compliant. Contents. New Disclosure Scotland Check Names; PVG Scheme Becomes Mandatory
Disclosure Scotland | Understanding new responsibilities surrounding ...
By law, PVG scheme members need to tell Disclosure Scotland if their personal details have changed. By informing us, you will ensure that Disclosure Scotland holds accurate address and contact information for PVG scheme members. For information on how to update your PVG details, timescales and legal requirements please visit our website.
Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 - Less than two months to go!
More people across Scotland can now apply for a basic disclosure and view their disclosure online. Basic disclosures play a vital role in supporting and growing Scotland’s economy. For businesses across Scotland this move will help streamline and speed up recruitment, stimulate business growth and help generate income by attracting the right ...