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
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.
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.
RegisterAward-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.
Compare pricesNot 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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