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.
News
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ECA Breakfast Conference - Wednesday 17th July 2019
15 May 2019
The Essex Care Association (ECA) are pleased to invite you to the second Breakfast Networking Conference of 2019 bringing you up to date with issues that are relevant to you. We are delighted to welcome, as our main speaker, Angela Owen who is a Therapeutic Social Worker and will present on ‘Helping your staff after a bereavement’ We also have Susan Banister who will speak about ‘The Slave Free Alliance - Hope for Justice’ and QCIS will be speaking about ‘Pollards Promise’ which is a charity initiative about making residents dreams come true. We will also be welcoming Directors from Essex County Council who will be sharing the latest news and developments.
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WDF Update
09 May 2019
- Last opportunity to submit claims for any completed QCF qualifications (excluding Level 5) for WDF funding.
- Important: Level 2 and 3 QCF’s will no longer be included in next year’s WDF contract
- Remember the final cut off date for receipt of your incoming claims into the ECTP office is Friday 17th May - this is to enable us to be able to process claims in a timely manner before the Skills for Care deadline
- Contact ECTP on 01268 565551 or email ectp@essexcare.org.uk
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Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19th May 2019
07 May 2019
Next week (13-19th May) is mental health awareness week Acas has put out the following guidance on how to help employees experiencing mental health issues, stress or anxiety which may be of interest: