ECA Disclosure and Barring Checking Service
ECA are pleased to announce that we have partnered with eDBS to offer our Members a discounted online DBS service. The change from paper-based DBS processing to an on-line service supports the Governments Digitilization Strategy for the Health and Social Care Sector.
The eDBS Service provides a fully on-line solution which offers the following benefits:
- No paper forms – the eDBS checking service could save you time and money
- The eDBS on-line tracking service allows you to follow the progress of your applications
- Standard and Enhanced result summaries are received on average within 6-8 working days.
- eDBS have over 14 years' experience and are recognised by the DBS as a top performing registered body
- No registration or annual fee, you only pay for the applications you submit.
- On-line training, with an integrated help option plus access to a Customer Helpdesk Monday – Friday 8.30 – 4.30.
Find out more in this Introduction to eDBS (PDF Document)
How To Register
Contact the eDBS Customer Services team on 03330 135890 (Option 5) or email DBS.ServiceCentre@essex.gov.uk quoting that you are an ECA member to obtain the discounted rate.
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Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill
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ECA is a member of the Care Association Alliance. CAA has supported concerns raised by the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group who have now released the following statement:
Over 100 social care sector organisations have come together to unite and sign an open letter to the Minister of State for Social Care, Caroline Dinenage MP, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (Lords), Baroness Blackwood seeking clarification and change on concerning aspects of the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill. All firmly believe that the Bill will adversely affect the rights of people who rely on care and support services.