Dear Katy/all I have just read an immensely helpful document on this issue http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/downloads/information/keepingartssafe.doc They currently state that it's about 6 weeks at the moment, but can fluctuate. This document has all contacts, advice, terminlogies etc. Regards Sonja Sonja Kielty Senior Special Collections Assistant Special Collections University of Leeds Tel: 0113 34 34983 website: www.leeds.ac.uk/gallery (Bretton Hall, Mon & Tues, tel: 0113 34 39223 website http://naea.leeds.ac.uk) -----Original Message----- From: Katy Archer [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 05 June 2003 11:12 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: CRB checks I was wondering whether anyone had any very recent experience of applying for CRB checks - say in the last month or so - and could give me any indication of how long they are currently taking? Much appreciated. Katy Archer Education Officer Royal Engineers Museum Prince Arthur Road Gillingham Kent ME4 4UG