Are you Eligible for a PVG?

Is it work?

Work can be paid or unpaid, volunteeing or a placement as part of an education course.

Doing something in the course of a family or personal relationship is not considered work.

Please select an option Yes No

Who are you working with?

Children is anyone under the age of 18.

A Protected Adult is someone receiving specific services set out in legislation. These can include:

Please select an option Children Protected Adults Both Neither

Are you doing regulated work?

Examples of regulated work include: caring, teaching or training, being in sole charge, providing assistance, advice or guidance to them in regards to their physical or emotional well-being.

Please select an option I am doing regulated work I am doing unregulated work

Is it part of your normal duties to do regulated work?

If you do Regulated work as a one off or in an emergency there is no requirement for a PVG.

Please select an option Yes No

Who is the service for?

The service must be for Children or Protected Adults to be eligible for a PVG. Incidental contact does not fall under the PVG act.

Please select an option Children Protected Adults Both Neither

You are likely eligible to join the PVG Scheme*

*This is according to guidance from Disclosure Scotland on the eligibility of PVG applicants.