Care Workers: Vetting
Commons · Question 98729 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many enhanced DBS check applications for care sector roles have exceeded 60 days at the police checking stage in each of the last six months; and whether the Government plans to provide additional
Answer
Answered by Jess Phillips, 16 Dec 2025
The DBS does not report its performance by specific job sectors. The DBS publishes its performance for Enhanced checks on a quarterly basis at DBS performance and metrics - GOV.UK. These attainments apply to applications across all employment sectors incl...