2021-06-30 10:04
The ID checking guidelines for basic, standard and enhanced DBS checks are changing from Thursday 1st July 2021, due to new right to work rules in the UK. APCS have sent email correspondence… Read More
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2021-03-29 10:27
From 1st April 2021, the Teachers’ Pensions Online (TP Online) Service for barred list checks (List 99 checks) will be moved to the Department for Education (DfE). The new DfE system i… Read More
2021-03-08 16:06
As of 18th January 2021, the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance (Paragraph 172) was updated following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU (Brexit). Due to this, APCS and all other… Read More
2020-12-03 11:05
While the title ‘List 99 Check’ is still commonly used here in the UK, the term actually became out of date in 2002 after the list was renamed as the Children’s Barred List… Read More
2020-06-01 10:11
It is becoming standard practice for employers to conduct DBS checks on potential employees in order to make safer, more informed recruitment decisions. For individuals living and working wi… Read More
2020-05-22 09:48
Following the outbreak of coronavirus, the DBS have put new measures in place. These measures ensure fast track barred list checks and free DBS checks for specific COVID-19 related roles. Mo… Read More
2020-03-24 13:55
Is the Corona Virus impacting the DBS turnaround times? At time of writing, (20th March) the DBS have not informed us of any delays in checks due to the corona virus, instead we have seen th… Read More
2020-03-11 14:57
Has your office recently moved addresses? Have your staff moved onto pastures new? Do you fancy changing your payment method? Whatever your changes, let APCS know! We need to know if anythin… Read More
2020-03-04 16:50
APCS have put measures in place to keep our staff safe. We have also put in numerous measures to ensure we continue to provide an extremely high standard of service to our customers as they… Read More
2020-02-12 15:31
Our PricesWe are the best value for money when it comes to DBS checks, with no registration or annual fees, you just pay as and when you need DBS checks! We can also give you a discount if y… Read More
2020-02-05 11:48
DBS Basic checks are often the quickest to be completed, with APCS receiving the majority of our basic checks back within the very same day we submitted them. In fact, our fastest recorded c… Read More
2020-01-29 16:24
The Disclosure and Barring Service offer the Update Service to anyone who is currently waiting for their DBS check to come back, or who has had a DBS certificate issued within the last 30 da… Read More
2020-01-08 16:11
If you are employing someone to look after your children, you might want that person to undertake a DBS check to give you peace of mind. If the arrangement between you and the nanny is a per… Read More
2020-01-08 15:49
Basic DBS checks You can apply for your own basic level criminal record check as there are no legal requirements to be met in order to apply for a basic check. If you live in England or Wale… Read More
2020-01-08 13:34
As the majority of us return to normality following the Christmas break, around 320,000 people in the UK remain homeless. Charities and organisations are finding more and more ways to fight… Read More
2020-01-08 12:28
Throughout the recruitment process it is essential that an employer conducts the correct level of DBS check for their staff members. This is to ensure that everyone is compliant with the cur… Read More
2020-01-08 12:28
Throughout the recruitment process it is essential that an employer conducts the correct level of DBS check for their staff members. This is to ensure that everyone is compliant with the cur… Read More
2019-12-18 11:01
What a busy year it has been for us here at APCS! Single Central Record launch We launched the website for our new service Single Central Record, the online portal that offers a bespoke recr… Read More
2019-12-18 11:01
What a busy year it has been for us here at APCS! We launched the website for our new service Single Central Record, the online portal that offers a bespoke recruitment service for schools a… Read More
2019-12-11 13:48
As food bank use continues to rise year on year, a growing number of individuals are volunteering at food banks regularly to help those in need. With over 2,000 food banks now active across… Read More
2019-11-20 10:41
Online Single Central Record Portal Access Personal Checking Services (APCS) are the one stop solution to giving you complete peace of mind when vetting your staff or volunteers for your bus… Read More
2019-09-25 08:57
APCS are pleased to inform our customers that the price of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be reduced from 1st October 2019! Please note, the below prices relate to the DBS… Read More
2019-09-25 08:57
APCS are pleased to inform our customers that the price of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be reduced from 1st October 2019! Please note, the above fees do not include any a… Read More
2019-04-15 10:05
Who pays for DBS Checks? Either the applicant or the employer can pay, there is no legal requirement for the employer to pay for DBS checks in the UK. If the applicant is due to pay for the… Read More
2019-04-08 10:34
The Apostille is a certificate of authenticity that, once attached to a document, means there is no need for any further authentication of the document when presented in another country. In… Read More
2019-04-01 11:30
Do your employees have access to your financial systems, or handle cash and valuables? If so, you might want to find out more about their financial background by carrying out a credit check… Read More
2019-03-27 11:02
What documents are required for a DBS check and what are the ID checking routes? As part of a DBS check, the applicant must complete the ID checking stage before the application is forwarded… Read More
2019-03-18 15:00
Automated DBS checks with our API At APCS we continually develop our system to provide the fastest turnaround times and the most efficient service for ordering online DBS checks. We have now… Read More
2019-03-11 10:22
Where is my DBS check? APCS are committed to providing the fastest turnaround times for criminal record checks. Despite this, some applications may take longer, due to circumstances out of o… Read More
2019-03-04 12:17
Once you have submitted your application form it will go to your employer’s umbrella body for countersigning, subsequently it will go to the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). If… Read More
2019-02-25 12:02
The Update Service is an online subscription service provided by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The Update Service automatically keeps your DBS certificate up to date and allows… Read More
2019-02-25 10:55
What is a Section 182 Check? The Section 128 check came into force in September 2014. It checks the names of individuals who have been barred from taking part in the management of any indepe… Read More
2019-02-11 10:51
Volunteering in a School: Do parent volunteers need DBS checks?IntroductionIf parents volunteer within a school they may be required to complete a criminal record check. It is therefore cruc… Read More
2019-02-04 10:23
Employers are increasingly conducting DBS checks on their staff prior to employment. In some cases, a DBS check is a legal requirement for a job role whilst for others it allows an employer… Read More
2019-01-28 10:33
Transferable DBS Checks: Is a DBS check portable between employers? When you have been issued with a DBS certificate, you might want to consider using it for work with more than one employer… Read More
2019-01-21 13:46
From our experience in processing DBS checks, one of our most frequently asked questions is: when does a DBS check expire? This can cause great confusion in the recruitment process, particul… Read More
2019-01-21 13:46
From our experience in processing DBS checks, one of our most frequently asked questions is: when does a DBS check expire? This can cause great confusion in the recruitment process, particul… Read More
2019-01-14 10:39
Register with an umbrella body Registering with an umbrella body allows you to conduct Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your staff to ensure peace of mind during the recruitmen… Read More
2018-12-24 09:22
In 2017 APCS was nominated for the FSB Merseyside, West Cheshire & Wigan Business Award for Professional Services Business of the Year, which we won! Here’s what the judges had to… Read More
2018-12-17 10:48
From January 2018, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) now process basic disclosure checks for individuals in England and Wales. Following these changes in legislation, we can provide I… Read More
2018-12-10 16:43
With Christmas soon approaching, Santa is entering his busiest time of year. It is often assumed that Santa is eligible for a DBS check, however this is not always the case. Below is our com… Read More
2018-11-26 12:09
List 99 checks are now known as Children’s Barred list checks. Here are 7 commonly asked questions about Children’s Barred List Checks.
What is a Children’s Ba… Read More
2014-03-07 17:53
For former UK residents currently living Overseas (Outside the UK)Please complete the form and post it to us along with the Document or Documents your require an Apostille Certificate for.Wh… Read More
2014-03-07 17:53
For Former UK Residents Currently living Overseas (Outside the UK)
Apostille Documents
Costs
How to Order
Tier 1 Documents
£ 75.00
How to Order
Tier 2 DocumentsTier 2 documents need si… Read More
2014-03-07 17:52
A – B – C – D – E – F – G – H – I – J &nd&hell…Read More
2014-03-07 17:52
For Former UK Residents Currently living Overseas (Outside the UK)
Which Documents can be Apostilled (Legalised) ?
We can only obtain Apostilles for documents that have been issued wi… Read More
2014-03-07 17:52
Apostille Documents Costs: For UK Residents (Currently living in the UK)
Apostille Documents
Costs
How to Order
Tier 1 Documents
£ 65.00
How to Order
Tier 2 DocumentsTier 2 documents n… Read More
2014-03-07 17:52
For UK residents currently living in the UK
For UK residents currently living in the UK
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On receipt of your completed order form and payment we:
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2014-03-07 17:52
For UK Residents Currently living in the UK
Which Documents can be Apostilled (Legalised) ?
We can only obtain Apostilles for documents that have been issued within the UK.
The table below… Read More
2014-03-07 17:52
A – B – C – D – E – F – G – H – I – J &nd&hell…Read More
2014-03-07 17:51
Basic Disclosure with Apostille Certificate
Experience counts ! Every year we help thousands of former UK residents currently living Overseas (Outside the UK) to successfully obtain Basic D… Read More
2014-03-07 17:51
About the Apostille Certificate
In 1961, the process for legalising documents for use abroad was abolished and replaced by a certificate of authenticity, called an ‘Apostille’ u… Read More
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