The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of vulnerable groups by conducting background checks on individuals who work with them. However, there is an alarming delay in processing DBS Stage 4 checks, causing significant inconvenience and potential risk and loss of earnings . This delay not only hampers the smooth functioning of organizations but also delays employment for many deserving candidates who end up losing their jobs due to long delays. According to recent data, thousands are waiting longer than four weeks for their checks to be completed, which is unacceptable (source: UK Home Office) and there is not a single person that can help, not the DBS, nor the local police station (with whom stage 4 is supposed to be with. ). We urge the relevant authorities to expedite this process and ensure that these necessary checks are done promptly without compromising on their thoroughness, or have a new department to solelydeal with this exremely vital process which is detrimentalto employer and employee. Please sign this petition to help us bring about this much-needed change. Many people have lost their jobs and income because of this, who knows, it might even affect you in the future.