Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG)

Training and Information

The new Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme was introduced on 28th February 2011.   It replaced the existing disclosure process and organisations with volunteers or paid staff who work with children, provide health or care services to adults, or provide any other services for vulnerable groups are required to determine whether an applicant for paid or unpaid work is suitable to join the PVG Scheme.

Further details on the scheme can be found on the Disclosure Scotland site at :
http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/guidance/index.html

Disclosure Scotland also have Modules for the new PVG Scheme eLearning package, to help stakeholders have a better understanding of the Scheme, which are available here.

The full Disclosure Scotland Guidance document Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Guidance for individuals, organisations and personal employers can be downloaded here.

Please contact Voluntary Action Shetland for further information on the scheme: 01595 743902 vas@shetland.org