All accreditation programmes within the Royal College of Physicians are required to review their accreditation standards every 5 years to ensure they remain relevant, up-to-date, and ensure the highest standards in quality and care. 

In 2024, QPIDS invited feedback on the current 2019 accreditation standards. Feedback was received from clinical immunology services, assessors and key stakeholders. A working group was formed, comprising members of the immunology community and key stakeholders. The working group reviewed the 2019 standards and provided further feedback to help form this update. We now invite feedback on the proposed new QPIDS accreditation standards. 

QPIDS revised standards 2025 – public consultation survey

QPIDS revised accreditation standards 2025 document

The consultation will remain open until Monday 23 June 2025.

Based on feedback, further changes will be implemented, with the final standards being made publicly available in Summer 2025. All registered services will receive communication regarding the implementation of the standards, outlining how this applies to those working towards achieving accreditation, or working towards an annual review or reaccreditation assessment. 

If you have any questions regarding the new standards, or want to provide feedback about the process, please contact askQPIDS@rcp.ac.uk.

Please note, if you work in or represent both clinical immunology and allergy, the public consultation for the revised IQAS standards is taking place separately but simultaneously. While an effort has been made by the standards review working group to align the QPIDS and IQAS accreditation standards, differences remain within some guidance and evidence requirements. We appreciate your review and feedback for both programmes. Click here for IQAS standards public consultation.