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I did one in March. It were simple and I am very simple, so guess how simple that is!
The main annoyance is that the printed version is on a stupid size paper that's impossible to get my ADF scanner to read.
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Huh?Originally posted by CoolCat View Postanyone seen the new way you have to apply for basic DBS check?
talk about intrusive unnecessary questions, and over the top application process, and broken failing application web sites.
really takes big brother to a whole new level, and clear incompetence writ large.
makes even the nonsense of the SC security check application process look smooth and simple.
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Other half did hers 4 weeks ago and process was painless.Originally posted by Eirikur View PostYes same here, done two weeks ago
Oh.. Its Coolcat. I see now.
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Really? I did a DBS check yesterday, took a few hours end to end to get my certificate posted and an online decision.Originally posted by CoolCat View Postanyone seen the new way you have to apply for basic DBS check?
talk about intrusive unnecessary questions, and over the top application process, and broken failing application web sites.
really takes big brother to a whole new level, and clear incompetence writ large.
makes even the nonsense of the SC security check application process look smooth and simple.
Much better than the old process
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new DBS check
anyone seen the new way you have to apply for basic DBS check?
talk about intrusive unnecessary questions, and over the top application process, and broken failing application web sites.
really takes big brother to a whole new level, and clear incompetence writ large.
makes even the nonsense of the SC security check application process look smooth and simple.Tags: None
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