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Our Safeguarding Helpline for safeguarding questions or concerns is open as normal until 5pm Christmas Eve, and will reopen at 9am on the 5th January. 

Our Membership helpline for membership enquiries is open as normal until 5pm Christmas Eve, and will reopen at 9am on the 5th January. 

Our Disclosure helpline for enquiries related to criminal record checks is open as normal until 5pm 23rd December, and will reopen at 9am on the 5th January.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at Thirtyone:eight.

AccessNI - Northern Ireland

AccessNI is the system for the disclosure of an individual’s criminal history to help organisations make safer recruitment decisions in Northern Ireland.

It was established by the Northern Ireland Office as a result of the introduction in Northern Ireland of Part V of the Police Act 1997. Since then AccessNI has moved under the Department of Justice

Our disclosure team supports organisations with processing standard or enhanced AccessNI checks. Basic checks can be obtained directly from AccessNI. 

AccessNI Checks

We’ll save you time

Our easy-to-use online application system allows your workers to apply for their checks quickly and conveniently. Meaning no delays in getting your workers started.

Renewal Reminder Notifications

We send out renewal reminder notifications to help you keep on top of which AccessNI checks needs renewing. 

Dedicated help and support

Our range of on-hand support includes step-by-step help videos and user guides, template forms and policies, fully-searchable online Recruiters manual.

Our specialist knowledge of faith and charity roles means we can help you stay legally compliant when applying for Access NI Checks.

Standard & Enhanced Checks

We process Standard and Enhanced AccessNI checks.

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Eligibility guidance and advice

Our specialist knowledge of eligibility rules means we can help you stay legally compliant when applying for criminal record checks. 

User friendly application forms

Registering for AccessNI is a hybrid online and paper process. The forms are made as simple as possible to make the process smooth for applicants.

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Award-winning Helpline

Our award-winning Disclosure Helpline is staffed by our professional team with on-the-ground experience.

Value for money

Thirtyone:eight is a Safeguarding charity and only seeks to cover the cost of processing your check, and hosting our secure online system. Our charges are significantly lower than the majority of other Umbrella Bodies.

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Not only AccessNI Checks

We are not here just to provide criminal records checks (unlike other organisations).  We have for many years provided a comprehensive safeguarding advice, training and support service.  

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