VSDS News and Updates

We’ve now had an excellent discussion with Disclosure Scotland (DS) on the fee waiver and discounts consultation (provided by Scottish Ministers) and the issues it raises for volunteering.

We would like to inform you that as part of Disclosure Scotland’s efforts to implement the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 by April 2025, they are reviewing their fee waivers, discounts, and registration fees.

Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) kindly requests signatories enrolled with us to participate in our Customer Survey and take a moment to evaluate the service you have received from us over the past 12 months. (SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED)

Important update for VSDS signatories. We wanted to speak to you directly about a crucial legal duty placed upon you and your organisation by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 – your ‘duty to refer.’

Disclosure Scotland are looking for your feedback in this new survey on the Code of Practice. Deadline to complete is Sunday 31st December 2023.

Disclosure Scotland are continuing to work on the implementation of the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 and Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services have been heavily involved in discussions as the full implementation date moves ever closer.

The Scottish Government is providing the childcare profession with cost of living support, by covering the cost of PVG checks for anyone starting a new childcare role from 1 August 2023 – 31 March 2024.

On 1st December 2022, email certificates were introduced. Here’s how the process has changed.

There has recently been a change to the conviction information that is shown on higher level disclosure certificates. This change has taken place from 19 December 2022 and will affect conviction information shown on Standard and Enhanced Disclosures and also PVG scheme disclosures. These changes do not apply to Basic Disclosure Checks.