Clinic management specialists Niamh Curley and Michelle Cook simplify CQC registrations for compliance in aesthetics
The world of aesthetics is ever changing, with more people than ever before seeking a wide range of treatments to enhance their appearance. In January 2024, UK insurance firm Policy Bee reported that 7.7 million people in the UK had an aesthetic treatment in the last 12 months, and 13.9 million are considering having one in the next 12 months.1
The surge of popularity has brought with it a whirlwind of confusion and misconceptions, particularly around regulation and the role of healthcare regulators around the UK. This includes the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England and their counterparts in Wales (Healthcare Inspectorate Wales), Scotland (Healthcare Improvement Scotland) and Northern Ireland (Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority).
The fear of navigating regulatory waters can be overwhelming, but in this article, we will show you that with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be. We will clarify the role of the CQC in…
