Scotland's protection scheme starts
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- Published: Monday, 28 February 2011 16:56
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| Scotland’s Children’s Minister Adam Ingram has confirmed that Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme goes live on 28 February 2011. The Scheme had been due to start last November but Ministers took the decision to postpone its introduction to ensure the system which supports it is fully fit for purpose and robust. |
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is warning its registrants that it will have a legal obligation to share information with the PVG Scheme. It is waiting to be advised as to exactly what information it will have to share, but it is likely to be anything which could indicate that a registrant poses a risk to children or vulnerable adults. The GDC may also receive information about its registrants from the Scheme. It has already been decided by Council that such information should not result in automatic erasure from the register, but should be considered as an allegation of impaired fitness to practise through the usual channels.
The GDC is looking carefully at how the PVG will affect registrants and what role the Council will play. It is liaising with other regulators and working out how best to share relevant information alongside existing guidance on protecting patients.
Employers will be sent supplies of the new PVG Scheme application forms and be kept up to date with progress by the Scottish Government. A help service is available on 0870 609 6006 or registrants can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. A comprehensive package of training and guidance is already available at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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