Hello,
I’m planning to operate a small business as a sole trader offering an admin/budgeting & inter-agency communication support type service to those elderly people at home who may need a hand.
My question is whether or not I would need a CRB certificate?
Thanks
Dear Lucy,
The Criminal Records Bureau has been renamed the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and you can read more about the DBS at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
As a sole worker and trader I believe it would be reassuring to your potential clients to know that a DBS check had been undertaken.
It could well be a unique selling point.
With best wishes.
Sheila
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