Enhanced DBS Check

The PQS for 2025/26 includes a criterion that by the end of 31st March 2026, all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians (registered pharmacy professionals) working at the pharmacy on the day of the declaration must have undertaken an enhanced DBS check to support the safe provision of clinical services, with a certificate issued within the last three years (between 1st April 2023 and end of 31st March 2026)

The rationale for inclusion of this requirement in the PQS is to regularise the frequency of performing these checks in line with other healthcare professionals in the NHS. In due course, a similar requirement for regular enhanced DBS checks is expected to be added to the Terms of Service for pharmacy owners.

DBS checks – Community Pharmacy England

Community Pharmacy Tees Valley can support you in meeting the requirements with an enhanced DBS Check please contact sandie.keall@nhs.net