Press Releases

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National Child Exploitation Awareness Day

Scotland’s invisible shield on National Child Exploitation Awareness Day

Every year thousands of decisions are made, behind the scenes, that help keep Scotland's children and protected adults safe from exploitation and harm.

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30 days until change to PVG scheme memberships

Disclosure Scotland is making changes to its lifetime PVG scheme memberships. 

New digital tool 27 February 2026

Disclosure Scotland introduces new self-service feature

Disclosure Scotland designs new digital feature, making it easier for organisations to manage PVG scheme memberships. 

A year of safeguarding Disclosure Scotland processed over 627,000 checks in 2025  - 2 Feb 2026

Disclosure Scotland processed over 627,000 checks in 2025

Record volumes of checks, growth in PVG membership and robust barring decisions showcase 2025 as a year of strengthening public protection.

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Parents and guardians urged to check PVG scheme membership

New guidance to support parents and guardians recruit tutors with Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership. 

An elderly lady being helped at home by a carer.

New national campaign urges personal employers to check PVG scheme membership

New guidance and campaign materials launched by Disclosure Scotland to help personal employers make safer hiring decisions.

A Year of Transformation - Safeguarding Scotland Together - 2 Feb 2026

Landmark year for Disclosure Scotland

Disclosure Scotland's transformation that will protect Scotland’s most vulnerable.

Disclosure Scotland launches new media and marketing resources site - 2 Feb 2026

Disclosure Scotland launches new media and marketing resources site

New ‘Newsroom’ platform designed to give journalists faster access to press releases, updates, and campaign materials 

Disclosure Act update – Five-year PVG scheme membership - 2 Feb 2026

Disclosure Act update – Five-year PVG scheme membership

Disclosure Scotland announces changes to its PVG scheme membership from April 2026.