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The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) merged to become the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks are now called DBS checks. 
 
A DBS check may be needed for certain voluntary roles i.e. working with children or in healthcare etc. if you are unsure contact DBS direct. Please note you can not complete a criminal records check on yourself, but you can request a ‘basic disclosure’. 

There are three types of criminal record checks Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced (with list checks). DBS checks are free to volunteers who are eligible i.e. a person who is not being paid (receives approved out of pocket expenses only i.e. travel).  An organisation must not apply for a check unless the volunteer role is eligible for one and also the volunteer applicant must be informed why they are being checked.  Remember that all DBS check applicants must be aged 16 years and over.

 
Always best to check the DBS website as information is updated regularly, for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

or for further information:

Volunteering England www.volunteering.org.uk