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Organisations urged to review PVG scheme compliance for regulated roles
Disclosure Scotland is reminding employers, voluntary organisations and safeguarding leads across Scotland to review their responsibilities under the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
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Understanding your legal responsibilities under the PVG scheme
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme plays an important role in safeguarding children and protected adults in Scotland.
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Helping you understand the PVG application fee waiver
From 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, social care workers in Scotland will benefit from free Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme applications when starting a new role.
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Minister praises Disclosure Scotland for safeguarding work during visit
Siobhian Brown, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, visited Disclosure Scotland on Monday 3 August.
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Fee waivers for social care workers: Common questions answered
In this article, we aim to answer commonly asked questions about the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
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Free PVG applications launched for social care workers
Social care workers in Scotland will not have to pay for Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) application when starting a new role.
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Disclosure Scotland processing times remain fast and reliable, figures show
Disclosure Scotland has today set out the latest performance figures for its Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) checks, demonstrating that processing times remain fast and well within target.
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Disclosure Scotland communications: Quarter one update
The latest news across Disclosure Scotland, including information about a fee waiver for social care applications.
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Cabinet Secretary visits Disclosure Scotland
Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, visited Disclosure Scotland to meet with staff and hear directly from them about the work Disclosure Scotland does.
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World Tutor's Day: Supporting Safer Tutoring
World Tutor's Day, 2 July 2026, is marked by Disclosure Scotland, with information around how the PVG scheme supports safer tutoring in Scotland.