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Written question asked by Richard Shepherd (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 December 2014 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 5 December 2014. A substantive answer was provided by Karen Bradley (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2014 on behalf of the Home Office.


Vetting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her officials last met officials from the Department for Health to consider the effect of late Disclosure and Barring clearances on the employment of hospital and care home workers.

Answer

The DBS hold quarterly meetings with NHS Professionals, a DBS Registered Body which supports applicants from the hospital and care home sectors in making disclosure applications. No complaints have been raised by this Registered Body with
regard to delays with applications.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
216894
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Health professions Vetting
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk