VSDS News and Updates
The latest news and updates from Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services.
PVG Disclosure Certificates – New Secure Handling Policy
24 November 2022
The way you receive your Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) disclosure certificate is changing. VSDS issued communication on 27th October 2022 informing you that from 1st December 2022, we will begin issuing email certificates.
Fee waiver for PVG’s for new paid roles within the Social Care Sector
11 November 2022
Scottish Government will cover the cost of PVG checks for Social Care Workers (and comparable roles in Justice and Children’s Services) from 1 October 2022 – 31 March 2023.
PVG Disclosure Certificates – Change to Process
27 October 2022
The way you receive your Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) disclosure certificate is changing.
Update to the Code of Practice
20 June 2022
A new version of the Code of Practice has recently been introduced.