Disclosure Scotland
Disclosure Scotland helps employers make safer decisions when they're recruiting people. It also makes sure unsuitable people do not work with vulnerable groups, including children.
Find out more about how we work and our corporate publications. Publications also include our board and committee minutes.
If you live in Scotland, find out how to apply for our types of disclosure.
The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 14 July 2020. The new laws aim to make the disclosure process in Scotland simpler and easier to understand. Find out more about what will change.
If you live in England or Wales, apply for your criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Our services
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Disclosure service
Checks and certification for the disclosure service including basic, standard and enhanced levels.
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Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme
The membership scheme for people doing regulated work with children and protected adults.
How we work
Disclosure Scotland Framework
Disclosure Scotland’s framework document shows what it does and how it’s managed.
Business Plan
Disclosure Scotland’s Business Plan explains the key objectives for 2022/23 and how Disclosure Scotland will achieve them.
Corporate Plan
Disclosure Scotland's Corporate Plan sets out how the organisation will change its services between 2021 and 2025.
Disclosure Scotland Annual Report and Accounts
The latest annual report and accounts for Disclosure Scotland.
Disclosure Scotland Board meeting minutes
The latest board meeting minutes for Disclosure Scotland.
Disclosure Scotland Audit and Risk Committee minutes
Minutes from Disclosure Scotland's Audit and Risk Committee's latest meetings.
Our organisation
Gerard Hart
Chief Executive
The chief executive is personally accountable to the Scottish Parliament for the efficient and effective operation and financial management of Disclosure Scotland and for performance against key targets.
Senior leadership team
Laura McCluskey
Deputy Chief Executive for Business Strategy
Nicola McBain
Director of the Chief Executive Office
Lynne McMinn
Director of Policy, Customer Engagement, Communications and Finance
Kenny Birney
Deputy Chief Executive for Digital Strategy
Kathleen McInulty
Director of Safeguarding
Non-executive board members
Christopher Wroath
Contact
- Phone
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Phone: 0300 020 0040
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Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 3:30pm - Address
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Disclosure Scotland
PO Box 250
Glasgow
G51 1YU
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