Why PVG Matters
Supporting people who may be vulnerable requires appropriate safeguarding. The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is administered by Disclosure Scotland. It helps ensure that individuals who work with protected adults are suitable for regulated work. Respite and companionship support may involve working with protected adults. Therefore, RespiteConnect requires providers to hold current PVG scheme membership. Providers must also provide recent evidence of their status before introductions are made. This helps maintain trust and safety for both families and providers.
Our Role
RespiteConnect is a community connecting platform, not a care provider.
We:
Facilitate introductions between families and independent respite providers
Require appropriate safeguarding checks before introductions
Verify PVG membership where required
Promote clear standards of safety and professionalism
RespiteConnect does not employ providers, operate as a care agency, or process PVG applications directly.
Providers operate independently and are responsible for maintaining their own safeguarding
Don’t Have PVG Membership Yet?
If you do not currently hold PVG scheme membership, you may still be able to become a respite provider.
Where the support involves regulated work with protected adults, PVG membership will normally be required before introductions are made.
If you are interested in becoming a provider but are unsure about PVG requirements, please complete the Provider Interest Form. You can also use the form if you need guidance on obtaining membership. We can help explain the process and possible routes to obtaining PVG membership through Disclosure Scotland.