The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new weekly podcast series, ‘DBS discussions: Safeguarding in Focus,’ aimed at employers, HR teams and anyone working in safeguarding. Each episode of the podcast features a DBS specialist explaining how key DBS processes work in practice. Topics will include: - How DBS checks fit into recruitment. - Common questions from employers. - Clarity on eligibility and regulated activity. - How barring decisions are made. - The role DBS plays in wider safeguarding. The first episode was released on 9 February 2026, and introduced the function of DBS and the impact of checks in recruitment. New episodes will be available each week on https://linktr.ee/disclosureandbarringservice