Easy Update
Want to be kept informed of the latest developments and resources for voluntary and community organisations? Why not get the news delivered direct to your inbox once a week - sign up for the email newsletter from VolResource/VoluntaryNews.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme goes ahead in Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced that it is going ahead with the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme, its equivalent of the Vetting and Barring Scheme recently put on ice elsewhere in the UK. From 30th November, a new membership scheme will be phased in over 4 years to replace the current disclosure arrangements for people who work with vulnerable groups in Scotland.
The scheme helpline opened on 30th June, on 0870 609 6006. Initial scheme membership costs £59 with subsequent records updates at £18, and no charge for volunteers working in regulated work in the voluntary sector. PVG scheme details, or news release http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/06/29115039.
New draft guidance to help social workers, police, NHS staff and other professionals improve the protection of children at risk of abuse or neglect has also been launched recently, see http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/05/01083004.
And umbrella body SCVO had earlier voiced concerns about the costs of the new scheme, news item in pdf, 43KB.
