Will CREST remain equivalent going forwards for ST3 applications?

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I'm a UKG who's been accepted for a CST position at a tertiary centre in a deanery I would be happy to go to but not ideal for my personal life.

I've also been given an offer for a local CST-equivalent programme at Imperial. My main concern is what would set me up best for ST3 applications and from having done my research I think this is likely at Imperial due to connections with mentors etc.

However, the only thing I'm hesitating on is the fact that the Imperial programme gives you a CREST form at the end. I appreciate no one has a crystal ball, but given the current push for UKG prioritisation, how likely is it that CREST will be disadvantaged when applying to ST3 compared to completing CST, for example in the form of giving points in the ST3 portfolio for completing CST but not CREST?