UKAS accreditation in the medical sector provides independent, third-party verification that healthcare providers are delivering high-quality, safe, and effective services.

This "badge of quality" ensures that medical tests and procedures are carried out by competent staff in safe environments.

UKAS accreditation for medical services extends to a range of diagnostic and clinical areas, including:

Medical laboratories: Assessed against the international standard ISO 15189 to ensure the integrity, impartiality, and competence of testing services.
Diagnostic imaging: Evaluates services such as X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds against the BS 70000 standard to ensure high-quality, patient-focused care.
Physiological services (IQIPS): Supports the delivery of quality physiological tests, such as ECGs, through a formal and impartial assessment process.
Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPACE): Assures that equipment is managed, maintained, and operated to high standards in accordance with BS 70000.
Point-of-care testing (POCT): Accreditation for diagnostic tests performed near or at the side of a patient.
Social care providers: Accreditation is also extended to facilities like adult social care homes and dental practices.

The importance of UKAS medical accreditation

For patients: Accreditation provides confidence that the services they receive meet nationally and internationally recognized standards, focusing on patient safety and the quality of care.
For healthcare providers: It offers a robust framework for measuring quality improvement, reducing risks, and demonstrating competence to regulators like the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
For commissioners: The assurance of quality and safety from an independent body supports informed commissioning decisions and helps drive consistency in healthcare.