The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) said it is supporting Wales National Safeguarding Week, scheduled for 9 to 13 November 2026, by contributing expertise to awareness and learning activities organised by Regional Safeguarding Boards across Wales.

According to the announcement published on 5 November 2026, DBS Regional Outreach Adviser for Wales Owain Rowlands is contributing to several sessions. Confirmed activities include a fundamentals session with Cardiff & Vale Safeguarding Board and a legal duty to refer workshop with Gwent Safeguarding Board, both planned for Monday 9 November. North Wales Safeguarding Board is due to host an awareness session on Wednesday 11 November, while Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Board has a legal duty to refer workshop and West Glamorgan Safeguarding Board a session on harmful behaviour outside the workplace, both planned for Friday 13 November.

DBS said recurring subjects across the week include DBS checks and eligibility, workforce and level of check, regulated activity, referral responsibilities including the legal duty to refer, and barring. The sessions are organised and hosted by the respective boards, with DBS contributing expertise. DBS added that its guidance and Regional Outreach Advisers remain available beyond the week.