The Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) is pleased to announce the development of a new set of standards designed specifically for insourcing providers. This marks an important step in ensuring that patients experience safe, high‑quality endoscopy care regardless of how services are delivered.

JAG accreditation has long set the benchmark for excellence across NHS, non‑acute, and independent endoscopy services. However, traditional accreditation pathways have not fully reflected the unique structures, operational models, and service delivery arrangements of insourcing providers. With insourcing now widely used by NHS organisations to increase capacity and reduce waiting times, the introduction of an insourcing-specific pathway aims to bring clarity, consistency, and quality assurance to this expanding part of the sector.

Why are we developing an accreditation pathway for insourcing providers

Insourcing models operate differently from NHS or independent services, often involving teams delivering care within host Trusts while maintaining separate governance structures. As a result, existing accreditation pathways do not fully capture the distinct quality and safety components required to assess insourcing provision. A dedicated set of standards and accreditation pathway will:

• Establish robust, transparent standards tailored to insourcing arrangements
• Ensure patients receive consistent, high‑quality care no matter the provider
• Support providers and Trusts with clear expectations, self‑assessment guidance, and a structured improvement framework

The pathway will be developed in phases, beginning with an Expression of Interest stage that will help shape the full standards and assessment model.

What registering your interest means

By completing the Expression of Interest form, insourcing providers will:

• Join the first group to be notified about consultation activities
• Receive regular updates on pathway development, timelines, and launch
• Have opportunities to contribute views through surveys, polls, or structured feedback

Providers will not be expected to submit evidence or participate in assessments at this stage, the Expression of Interest is simply an opportunity to stay informed and help shape the future of accreditation for insourcing.

Register your interest

To be part of the conversation and help shape the JAG Insourcing Accreditation Pathway, please complete the MS Form linked below:

 Expression of Interest: JAG Accreditation Pathway for Insourcing Providers

JAG will use the contact information you provide to keep you updated throughout 2026, including invitations to consultation activities and notifications about the launch of the self‑assessment tool and full accreditation pathway.