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The Survivors Trust welcomes being put to the test
As sexual assault referral centres in the UK continue to work towards achieving accreditation to ISO 15189 by October 2023, The Survivors Trust is working to become a UKAS-accredited inspection body. Chris Sharif, Policy and Standards Manager at the trust, explains the process and its importance.
Supporting vulnerable consumers
The Inclusive Service Kitemark has been launched by BSI to assist vulnerable consumers. We speak to Natasha Bambridge, Global Consumer Promise Practice Director at BSI, about how the Kitemark will help protect and support consumers.
UKAS CertCheck: Taking uncertainty out of the supply chain
Jeff Ruddle, Strategic Development Director at UKAS, outlines the organisation’s recently-launched UKAS CertCheck, a database of more than 300,000 management systems certifications issued worldwide by UKAS-accredited certification bodies. UKAS CertCheck will help organisations streamline their procurement processes and identify fraudulent accreditation claims.
Compost standards at the heart of sustainability
From keen gardeners to large-scale farmers, compost is a vital component in maintaining soil health and promoting growth. With UKAS having recently awarded the first accreditations under Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd’s (REAL) Compost Certification Scheme, REAL’s Emma Laws explains why quality standards in compost are so important.
On-site audits no longer the only option for nuclear sector
Emma Winsor CQP MCQI, Audit Manager for the international aerospace, defence and security company Babcock International Group at the Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd in Plymouth, UK, outlines the changes to auditing in the nuclear sector as a result of the pandemic.
Quality apprenticeship delivering real benefits
Dave Ramsay, Continuous Improvement Manager for wilko hardware stores, has been on a quality apprenticeship journey, achieving his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Training for this achievement was provided by Capella Associates, winner of the CQI’s Quality Organisation of the Year at the 2020 International Quality Awards. Now a coach and mentor to others embarking on their improvement apprenticeship training, Dave outlines the value of his continuous professional development on his career progression.
Supporting people to work better for longer
Three ISO standards have recently been introduced to give guidance around our ageing society. We speak to Kim Chaplain, Associate Director for Work at the Centre for Ageing Better, about how one standard in particular, ISO 25550, can help employers retain and recruit older workers.
Striving for quality in aerospace
Chris Hosking, Head of Safety, Quality and Environment, Marshall Aerospace, discusses the mission-critical role of quality in the aerospace sector.
Asset management at the heart of quality patient care
The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced the central role played by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Here Nick Grout, Asset Manager for the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust UK, examines the vital role played by asset management in ensuring the highest quality in patient care.
Accelerating telehealth with ISO 13131:2021
The use of online healthcare accelerated drastically during the pandemic and ISO 13131 was updated last year to regulate standards. We speak to John Sweeney, CEO of Health Care Informed, about the need for the updated standard.