A woman arrives back in Plymouth in time to begin her chemotherapy treatment.

Health Connections is to renovate six floors of its new base as spaces for people to come together.

New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

The milestone procedure went well, with patient Paul Buxton saying he felt "fantastic".

Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes four years of public hearings.

Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes four years of public hearings.

New tests are being developed to spot early signs of breast cancer and endometriosis in urine.

The chair of the independent commission on social care recommends introducing a full-time dementia tsar, and new fast-track passport system for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.

Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.

"People have horrendous periods and think they just have to live with it... [but] you don’t," she says.

"People have horrendous periods and think they just have to live with it... [but] you don’t," she says.

The chair of the independent commission on adult social care also says the care system relies on the exploitation of its workforce.

Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work.

Nine-year-old Jack Moate died in 2015, weeks after an operation carried out by a now-suspended surgeon.

The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

Sum represents £1 out of every £7 they have been given by NHS as dentists opt to chase private work.

Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

Families say the groundbreaking medicine is transforming the lives of children with Dravet syndrome.

UKAS has published a new AI Technical Bulletin, in partnership with DakkS, to support Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) in the responsible adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) within accredited activities.

The Technical Bulletin – available in English and German language formats – provides high-level, internationally aligned guidance on the responsible development, deployment and use of AI technologies by CABs.

As AI technologies continue to develop at pace, CABs are increasingly exploring their use across both internal support functions and conformity assessment processes. UKAS and DakkS are keen to support this innovation while ensuring that the integrity, impartiality and robustness of accreditation are maintained.

The joint bulletin is designed to be read in parallel with the UKAS Technical Bulletin on AI – published in June 2025 – which provides detailed, clause-by-clause guidance aligned to ISO/IEC Level 3 standards. It is designed to support those responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance within accredited organisations.

Juliette Love, Technical Director at UKAS, said: “AI presents a significant opportunity for conformity assessment bodies, but its adoption must be carefully managed to ensure continued confidence in accredited outcomes.

These bulletins are intended to support organisations in understanding how existing requirements apply, rather than introducing new ones, and to encourage a consistent and responsible approach to the use of AI across all sectors.

We are keen to work collaboratively with CABs as this area develops, particularly in sharing practical experiences that can help shape future guidance.”

UKAS is keen to work collaboratively with CABs and stakeholders who are actively developing or exploring AI solutions.

Organisations interested in contributing to future case studies or sharing their experiences are encouraged to get in touch.

 

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