Understanding the pressure elite sports puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.

Understanding the pressure elite sports puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.

Hospitals in England are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors' strike starts.

The charity's chief executive says "at least half" of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland.

Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.

A senior official says the planned walkout will impact both emergency and non-urgent care.

A senior official says the planned walkout will impact both emergency and non-urgent care.

UKAS has developed a new Paediatric Audiology Progression Pathway to support services seeking accreditation under the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) scheme.

Accreditation plays a vital role in assuring the quality, safety, and reliability of physiological science services across the NHS. The NHS 2025–26 Contract (Section 41.5) recommends that all paediatric audiology services engage with accreditation.

However, many services face significant barriers, including limited quality assurance infrastructure, resource and staffing constraints and a lack of familiarity with the accreditation process. To help address these challenges, UKAS has introduced a structured, supportive pathway that guides services step-by-step towards full accreditation to the IQIPS:2023 Standard.

The progression pathway provides clear milestones and dedicated support at key stages:

• Initial Engagement: Submit an application and gain access to e-learning and advice.
• Progress Point 1: Complete a readiness gap analysis and remote review with UKAS.
• Progress Point 2: Submit evidence for in depth review, supported by clinical record review and receive feedback on progress
• Progress Point 3: Undergo a pre-assessment visit to evaluate clinical practice and quality systems.
• Progress Point 4: Complete the initial UKAS assessment and, if successful, enter the four-year accreditation cycle.

This flexible, staged approach is designed to build confidence, address gaps, and ensure services are fully prepared before progressing to assessment.

For full details of the pathway and how to get started, please download the Paediatric Audiology Progression Pathway Information Sheet here.

 

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Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.

Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?

Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.

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The pop star speaks for the first time about living with the condition following her diagnosis.

The pop star speaks for the first time about living with the condition following her diagnosis.