Disclosure Scotland

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

Recruiting organisations are responsible for deciding whether a role is a regulated role and requires PVG scheme members...
04/09/2026

Recruiting organisations are responsible for deciding whether a role is a regulated role and requires PVG scheme membership.

When assessing a role, consider:
- whether it appears on the regulated roles list
- whether the activities are included in legislation
- whether there is contact with children, protected adults or both

Using the guidance can help ensure compliance with the law. Read the guidance at www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme-regulated-roles-guidance

Since 1 July 2025, it has been a criminal offence for an individual to carry out a regulated role without PVG scheme mem...
02/09/2026

Since 1 July 2025, it has been a criminal offence for an individual to carry out a regulated role without PVG scheme membership.

It is also a criminal offence for an organisation to offer a regulated role to someone who is not a member of the PVG scheme.

Make sure the required PVG scheme membership is in place before a regulated role begins.

Read more on our website at www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme

If you are carrying out a regulated role with children, protected adults or both, you must be a member of the Protecting...
01/09/2026

If you are carrying out a regulated role with children, protected adults or both, you must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

The law helps strengthen safeguarding across Scotland.

If you are unsure whether a role requires PVG scheme membership, use the regulated roles guidance and checker tool to help you decide at www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/regulated-roles

Our new Corporate Strategy, DS30, is now live. 📢It sets out how we'll continue to evolve our services, support safer rec...
19/08/2026

Our new Corporate Strategy, DS30, is now live. 📢

It sets out how we'll continue to evolve our services, support safer recruitment and put our customers at the heart of what we do in the years ahead.

To support different reading preferences and accessibility needs, we've provided both a text-only version and a designed PDF version.

Read the strategy: www.disclosure.gov.scot/publications/2026/08/corporate-strategy

📞Our helpline will be closed from 10:30am today due to unforeseen circumstances.It will reopen at 9am on Monday 17 Augus...
14/08/2026

📞Our helpline will be closed from 10:30am today due to unforeseen circumstances.

It will reopen at 9am on Monday 17 August.

✉️ You can still email us at [email protected] where one of our customer advisors will respond to your query.

Thank you for your patience at this time.

To ensure you receive important communications, keep your email up to date. 📢Please email dsupdate@disclosurescotland.go...
14/08/2026

To ensure you receive important communications, keep your email up to date. 📢

Please email [email protected] with the subject header ‘Email address update,’ and tell us your:
- name
- date of birth
- PVG scheme number (if you have it)
- current email address

Organisations can help with this by encouraging their staff and volunteers to ensure that their email address with Disclosure Scotland is up to date.

Application processing update 🔍Some applications may take longer to process where external checks are required as part o...
12/08/2026

Application processing update 🔍

Some applications may take longer to process where external checks are required as part of our safeguarding and vetting procedures.

The time taken to receive information from partner agencies can vary, and we are unable to progress applications until all necessary information has been received. If we require any further information from you, we will contact you directly.

New: Electronic debt reminders 📣If you receive invoices by email and payment is not received within our Payment Terms an...
10/08/2026

New: Electronic debt reminders 📣

If you receive invoices by email and payment is not received within our Payment Terms and Conditions, reminder letters will be issued electronically using the E-Debt Reminder process.

As a result, debt reminders will no longer be sent by post, to customers who currently receive e-invoices. If you have any questions about this change, please contact [email protected].

Just as a reminder, we encourage all our customers who aren’t already using our e-invoicing service, to please contact us, so we can get this set up for you. Please contact [email protected].

We were delighted to welcome Ms Brown, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, to Disclosure Scotland on Mo...
05/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome Ms Brown, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, to Disclosure Scotland on Monday 3 August 2026.

"I want to express my gratitude for everything you have accomplished so far, and for the dedication and professionalism you bring to your work each day," said Ms Brown.

During the visit, Chief Executive Gerard Hart spoke about how the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 has strengthened our safeguarding services and positioned the organisation for the future. The Minister also recognised the vital role our people play in protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults across Scotland.

Read the full article at: www.disclosure.gov.scot/news/2026/08/minister-praises-disclosure-scotland-for-safeguarding-work-during-visit

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Disclosure Scotland, PO Box 250
Glasgow
G511YU

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+443000200040

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