A reminder for contractors to review PVG Scheme membership records and ensure relevant pharmacy staff are correctly linked to their employer.

Pharmacy teams should use the CPS online PVG application process and securely destroy any outdated paper PVG forms.

Applying for a PVG through CPS? Avoid delays by checking payment, employer details and documents before submitting your application.

Community Pharmacy Scotland can support you through the PVG Scheme application process with checks, countersigning and submission to Disclosure Scotland.

Learn about Scotland’s PVG scheme changes from 1st April 2026, including five‑year membership renewals, phased transition and what organisations should do now.

PVG membership is now a legal requirement for locum pharmacists in Scotland. Learn what this means and how to apply.

You will receive email confirmation from Disclosure Scotland once your certificate has been granted and ready to view through your ScotAccount. 

FTY employers: complete PVG checks before July 2025 to avoid trainee deferrals. Learn how Disclosure changes may affect pharmacist start dates.

We can now confirm that Pharmacy Technicians will be included under the updated definition of ‘regulated roles’ and will therefore require PVG Scheme membership from 1st April 2025.

From 1st April 2025, it will be a legal requirement for individuals to be a member of the PVG Scheme when carrying out a regulated role with children, protected adults, or both.

Disclosure Scotland has changed the way you will complete your PVG applications and view your granted certificate. You will no longer receive a paper copy of the certificate.

As many of our colleagues begin their new roles, we’ve seen a rise in questions about the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. To help you navigate this process, we’ve put together an overview and provided resources to ensure you're fully informed and compliant.