A Basic DBS check takes up to 14 days.
Hardships: -
'An applicant can contact DBS if their application has been in progress for more than 28 days, if they are in financial hardship or their employment is at risk. They may be asked for evidence when doing this.
Evidence may include correspondence from an employer stating they must receive your DBS certificate by a certain date, or evidence of your current arrears.
Please email customerservices@dbs.gov.uk with your evidence.'