Welcome to the DBS Annual Conference 2025

The Disclosure & Barring Service puts safeguarding at the heart of all we do. We help employers make safer recruitment and employment decisions by processing and issuing DBS checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. DBS also maintains the adults’ and children’s Barred Lists and makes considered decisions, as to whether an individual should be included on one or both of these lists and barred from engaging in regulated activity.

Join us virtually on 7–8 October for our annual conference, where we will bring together experts, partners, and stakeholders from across the safeguarding community to explore the continually evolving landscape within safeguarding. You will hear from Jess Phillips, Minister for Safeguarding our Chairman, Dr Gillian Fairfield and new Chief Executive Jeff James. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, we’ll reflect on our shared progress, best practice and look ahead to the future of safeguarding.

Register here from 1 September to listen or be part of the conversation.