22/09/2026
**DBS MINDed TO BAR? Know Your Right to Make Representations**
If the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) writes to you inviting representations, you have an opportunity to explain your circumstances and provide relevant evidence before a final barring decision is made.
Your representations may include:
• Your account of what happened
• Relevant circumstances and context
• Evidence of change, learning or rehabilitation
• References, training or other supporting documents
• Any factual errors in the information provided by DBS
You will usually have **8 weeks** to respond.
Do not ignore a DBS representations letter. A barring decision can have serious consequences for your ability to work or volunteer in regulated activity.
**Tann Law Solicitors** can advise you on preparing your representations.
📞 024 7763 2323
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🌐 [www.tannlaw.co.uk](http://www.tannlaw.co.uk)
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**Have you received a DBS letter asking for representations?**
This is an important opportunity to explain your side of the story and provide evidence before DBS makes a final decision about barring.
You will usually have **8 weeks** to respond.
Your response can include what happened, relevant circumstances, evidence of changes you have made, training, references and corrections to inaccurate information.
**Do not ignore the letter.** Being placed on a barred list can seriously affect your ability to work or volunteer with children or vulnerable adults.
**Tann Law Solicitors** can advise you on your representations.
📞 024 7763 2323
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🌐 [www.tannlaw.co.uk](http://www.tannlaw.co.uk)
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