DBS Launches New Safeguarding Podcast for Employers

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The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new weekly podcast series, ‘DBS discussions: Safeguarding in Focus,’ aimed at employers, HR teams and anyone working in safeguarding.


Each episode of the podcast features a DBS specialist explaining how key DBS processes work in practice. Topics will include:


  • How DBS checks fit into recruitment.
  • Common questions from employers.
  • Clarity on eligibility and regulated activity.
  • How barring decisions are made.
  • The role DBS plays in wider safeguarding.

The first episode was released on 9 February 2026, and introduced the function of DBS and the impact of checks in recruitment.


New episodes will be available each week on Spotify, Amazon and YouTube

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