Does Jira satisfy FCA PS21/3 change management requirements?

Jira + Jira Service Management satisfies FCA PS21/3 change management: (1) Jira Software (development tracking — every change has a Jira ticket, linked to GitHub PR, linked to deployment), (2) Jira Service Management (Change Advisory Board — change requests routed to CAB for approval before production deploy), (3) Jira Audit Log (immutable record of every issue state change, comment, and approval — FCA evidence), (4) Jira Advanced Roadmaps (release planning — which changes go into which release — PS21/3 release management evidence). GitHub-Jira integration: every production deployment references a Jira release — FCA can review: what changed, who approved, when deployed. ClickMasters PS21/3 Jira configuration: pre-built for FCA-regulated clients — available as starting template.

Is Linear suitable for NHS clinical software delivery?

Linear is suitable for NHS clinical software development teams as a project management tool. IEC 62304 traceability: Linear issues can be linked to GitHub commits and PRs (GitHub integration native) — requirement ID in issue title + branch name creates traceability. DTAC Domain 3 evidence: Linear cycle completion reports + GitHub PR reports provide sprint evidence. Limitations: Linear does not have built-in IEC 62304 traceability fields or DTAC evidence templates. ClickMasters NHS Linear setup: custom issue types (Requirement, Design, Implementation, Test) + custom properties (IEC 62304 classification, DCB0129 hazard reference) + GitHub integration = IEC 62304-compatible workflow in Linear. For NHS teams requiring dedicated quality management system (QMS): Jira with Xray for test management is the more mature choice.

Linear Vs Jira Vs Trello Uk Project Managemen

Linear vs Jira vs Trello — UK Engineering Project Management (2026)

Updated: April 20269 min read

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Direct Answer

Linear is ClickMasters' default for software engineering teams: faster than Jira, excellent GitHub integration (automatic issue status from PR branches), and designed for modern software teams. Jira is right for large enterprises needing complex workflows, FCA change management audit trail (Jira Advanced Roadmaps + Jira Service Management), or existing Atlassian ecosystems. Trello is right for simple Kanban boards and non-engineering teams. Project management tool choice affects FCA PS21/3 change management traceability, GDS Alpha/Beta delivery transparency, and engineering team velocity.

Factor	Linear	Jira (Software)	Trello
FCA PS21/3 change traceability	GitHub PR → auto-closes Linear issue (cycle time tracking)	✅ Jira-GitHub integration + Jira Service Management for CAB	Manual — no workflow automation
GDS agile delivery alignment	✅ Cycles = Sprints, Issues = User Stories — GDS-compatible	✅ Full GDS Sprint/Epics/Stories	Basic Kanban only
DCB0129 requirement traceability	Linear issue = requirement → GitHub commit link	✅ Jira issue → PR link → test coverage (X-ray plugin)	Not suitable for IEC 62304
NHS DTAC evidence	Linear cycle reports + GitHub PR links	✅ Jira sprint reports + custom fields for DTAC evidence	Not suitable for DTAC
Speed (team productivity)	✅ Fastest — built for engineering speed	Complex — steep learning curve	✅ Simple — lowest learning curve
Enterprise customisation	Limited — opinionated	✅ Extensive — custom fields, workflows	Very limited
UK GDPR data residency	EU hosting available	✅ Atlassian Cloud EU — confirmed	Atlassian Cloud EU — available
Price (per user, 2026)	~£8/user/month	~£8–£15/user/month (software)	Free tier / ~£5/user
ClickMasters default	✅ All ClickMasters engineering projects	Enterprise/NHS/FCA requiring deep audit	Non-engineering teams