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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ECA first Breakfast Conference of 2019 - Tuesday 26th February
15 January 2019
The ECA Chair and Committee would like to invite you to our first Breakfast Conference of 2019, bringing you up to date with what’s happening in Social Care
Tuesday 26th February 2019
8.00am to 12.00pm
Best Western Marks Tey Hotel, London Road, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1DU
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to keep up to date with developments in the sector as well as the opportunity to network with your colleagues across the Health and Social Care sector.
Speakers will include:-
- Fiona Davis – Director of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance at ECC speaking on ‘Ensuring Quality’
- Anne Williams – from Power Direct presenting on ‘Saving Energy, Saving Money’
- Simon Harniess, ECA Director of Development – giving an update on the ECA Strategic plan and the new ECA Skills Academy
- Directors from Essex County Council - ECC Question & Answer Session
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Registered Managers Network Meeting
26 November 2018
Please see link below about the Registered Managers Network meeting that was held on 21st November for your information
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The Homecare Deficit 2018
01 November 2018
A report by UKHCA on the funding of older people’s homecare across the United Kingdom
Third edition | Version 1 | October 2018