Current GRS standards

We successfully launched the UK GRS standards in April 2021, and the Republic of Ireland standards in May 2022. As part of this previous update, we integrated the GRS with self-assessments, providing services with the flexibility to assess their compliance with the standards at any time. This means that services are no longer required to complete GRS census every April and October.

For further information on the current standards, please refer to the UK standards document, or the Republic of Ireland standards document. 

The new UK adult GRS standards (2025)

JAG are launching the new and revised UK adult GRS standards for service accreditation. The standards are available to view now and are applicable for UK services. Starting from 1 October 2025, services will be able to open a self-assessment against the new standards on the JAG website. Please note that from 1 January 2026, all new assessments requested by services will need to adhere to these new standards. 

Aims

The aim of the JAG accreditation standards is to define a high-quality, safe and appropriate endoscopy service, delivered by a highly-trained, highly-supported and highly-motivated workforce.

The standards were written in consultation with endoscopy services, and are underpinned by national policy. Endoscopy services are asked to provide evidence to support their application for accreditation and demonstrate compliance with the standards.

Structure

The updated 2025 GRS standards are divided into eleven domains, with 80 individual standards. The domains reflect the four core components of a high quality endoscopy service:

1. Leadership and organisation

2. Quality

3. Safety

4. Appropriateness and access

5. Consent and patient information

6. Person-centred care

7. Performance and productivity

8. Results

9. Patient environment and equipment

10. Staffing the endoscopy service

11. Endoscopist training

Each standard details what an endoscopy service must do to deliver high quality care. They are aligned to national guidelines and standards where possible. Previously, services had to demonstrate that they meet standards according to a level system; this has now been removed and services must demonstrate that they meet the requirements of every standard.

Please note, further guidance and support for services with an ongoing open self-assessment, will be given in due course.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.