Licensing in Aesthetics - Readiness
- Angela Admin
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
šļø 15. Health and Care Act 2022
ā Purpose
The Health and Care Act 2022 was introduced to reform health and care regulation in the UK. One of its key updates (particularly relevant to aesthetic practice) is that it gives the Government powers to introduce a licensing schemeĀ for non-surgical cosmetic proceduresĀ in England.
This means that in the future, aesthetic practitioners may be legally required to hold a licenceĀ to carry out certain advanced treatments.
š Relevance to Beauty and Aesthetics
The Act was introduced in response to growing concern over:
Unsafe or unregulated procedures (e.g., fillers, Botox, skin boosters)
Lack of standardised training or qualifications
Public safety risks, especially from underqualified practitioners
It affects anyone offering or training in advanced procedures, such as:
Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections
Dermal fillers
Profhilo, Polynucleotides, and other skin boosters
Threads, PRP, or microneedling with depth
Laser and IPL for skin rejuvenation or hair removal
š§¾ What This Means for You (Current & Future Impact)
1. š A Licensing Scheme is Coming
The Act allows the Government to create a mandatory licensing systemĀ for certain non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
Practitioners will likely need to apply for a licence, prove qualifications, and follow certain standards (e.g., premises hygiene, aftercare protocols).
Training providers may also be affected ā only licensed or approved centresĀ could deliver recognised training in these areas.
2. š Qualifications and Training Will Be Crucial
To prepare for upcoming changes:
Ensure all your training is mapped to recognised standardsĀ (e.g. Level 7 or Ofqual-regulated)
Keep records of CPD, insurance, and certificates
If you're a training provider, make sure your materials are compliant with current and upcoming regulatory guidance
3. š„ Licensing May Include Premises Requirements
Licensing wonāt just apply to the practitionerāit may include:
Premises inspections
Hygiene, waste disposal, and infection control standards
Sharps and first aid compliance
If you operate from home or a shared space, youāll need to make sure it meets licensing criteriaĀ once confirmed.
4. šļø You Donāt Need a Licence Just Yet ā But You Will
As of now (2025), no licensing system has been launched yet, but it is being developedĀ by the Department of Health and Social Care.
The licensing will:
Be developed through a public consultation
Likely be rolled out over the next 1ā2 years
Include enforcement (meaning practitioners operating without a licence could face fines or bans)
š What You Can Do Now
ā Review your qualifications and check they meet Level 7 or regulated standards
ā Keep up to date on licensing developments through GOV.UK or the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)
ā Ensure your premises meet high health, hygiene, and safety standards
ā Prepare to evidence your training, insurance, consent forms, and client records
Contact eyecandytrainingltd@gmial.com for information about upskilling form CPD to regulated qualifications
You can download your Licensing Readiness & Client Info Pack below
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