01/05/2025 00:00:00 - 01/04/2026 00:00:00 - (OTHER) - Some DBS Applications are taking longer than the usual 8-week timescale to be processed advised by DBS.gov. Please be aware that the DBS Team are only able to chase and escalate applications that have been at Stage 4 - with the Police for 60 days. Additional resources have been put in place by DBS.gov to try and minimise the inconvenience to customers as much as possible.