Disclosure Scotland

17/06/2026

A significant moment for collaboration as we prepare to host the first joint Board with the Disclosure and Barring Service and AccessNI. 🙏

Bringing all three organisations together at Board level is an important step forward - strengthening how we share insight, align our direction and respond to the evolving safeguarding landscape across the UK.

The risks facing children and vulnerable adults don’t follow geographical boundaries. That’s why working more closely, and more consistently, matters.

This session is about deepening those relationships and exploring how we can go further - learning from each other and strengthening our collective impact.

Shaping safeguarding across the UK - together. 🤝

Disclosure and Barring Service

17/06/2026

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Congratulations to the Scotland men's team on their win against Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This is the team’s first win at a World Cup match since 1990.

12/06/2026

📞 Helpline closed due to public holiday.

Our Helpline will be closed on Monday 15 June. We reopen 9am Tuesday 16 June.

10/06/2026

✅ More resources to support you.

We have a PVG scheme list of regulated roles for multiple sectors at www.mygov.scot/list-of-regulated-roles

You can check if a role needs PVG scheme membership by using our online tool at www.mygov.scot/check-role-needs-pvg

You can use our regulated roles guidance at www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme-regulated-roles-guidance

We have sector-specific guidance tailored to your needs at www.disclosure.gov.scot/pvg-scheme

08/06/2026

✅ Learning on demand!

With all the recent changes, make sure you are keeping up to date with your safeguarding responsibilities.

💻 We have two pre-recorded webinars for you to watch and learn at your own pace and suit your schedule. Watch at https://www.disclosure.gov.scot/pvg-scheme

Our friendly Customer Engagement Team are always happy to answer any questions you have after watching. Email [email protected].

05/06/2026

✅ What do organisations tell us after our webinars?

After attending our free webinars, organisations often tell us they:
- Feel more confident in their safeguarding responsibilities
- Better understand when action is required
- Feel reassured they are doing the right thing
- Feel supported in their role as a Countersignatory

Clear guidance helps organisations take responsibility for safeguarding decisions with confidence.

03/06/2026

🤩 This Volunteers’ Week, we celebrate people making a real difference every day!

Free PVG scheme membership continues to remove financial barriers and open doors for Scotland's volunteers.

✅ If you’re a not-for-profit working with children or protected adults in a regulated role, you could qualify as a QVO (Qualifying Voluntary Organisation).

Find out how to apply: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-for-volunteers

01/06/2026

✅ Myth busting and inspiring confidence.

Our free webinars are here to support organisations to carry out their safeguarding responsibilities with confidence.

Led by knowledgeable and approachable Customer Engagement Managers, the sessions are designed to help dispel common myths and provide clarity on disclosure legislation and PVG scheme membership.

You can sign up to on today at https://www.disclosure.gov.scot/events

29/05/2026

✅ Supported every step of the way.

Our e-learning courses provide a step-by-step guide for organisations and applicants to guide them through the application process.

Read more about the application process and access our e-learning at https://www.disclosure.gov.scot/disclosure-application.

28/05/2026

✅ Resources that support safer decisions.

Our PVG Regulated Roles guidance provides organisations with information and support to allow them to establish with confidence if a role is a regulated role.

❓Did you know that we also have published specific guidance for certain sectors including healthcare?

You can access all our published regulated role guidance at https://www.disclosure.gov.scot/pvg-scheme