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Due to circumstances out with our control, VSDS are temporarily suspending the electronic certificates service.
We'd like to hear how your experience has been using this new platform - have your say in this survey!
We have listed some key points for you to review and remember when submitting your Online PVG Applications
From Tuesday 6th April VSDS will no longer accept applications via the Digital Routine Application route.
It’s now been a week since we communicated the implementation of the new Online PVG Application Service and we've answered some of your questions.
Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services have been working with Disclosure Scotland to launch the new Online PVG Application Service on 1st March 2021.
On 14th January 2021 OSCR and VSDS co-hosted an online information provision session focusing on the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
We wanted to take the opportunity to provide you with a brief update, the implementation of the Act remains at the forefront of plans for VSDS in 2021.
New date added: ‘Scotland Works for You’ is the name of the collaborative group initiated in early 2017 with the aim of securing opportunities for people with convictions to lead positive, healthy lives that contribute to society.
Due to changes in legislation the 'Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019' will be introduced from 30th November 2020 and requires action from you.