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You may not know that the Care Standards Act (CSA2000) requires any person or business using lasers or Intense Pulsed Light systems (IPL or LHE) to:

· Display a Certificate of Registration with the Healthcare Commission (Care Commission in Scotland)
· Comply with the Regulations and Standards
· Be inspected by the Healthcare Commission

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure:

· Safety and quality

Laser/IPL users must always put the client's safety first.

· Information

Laser/IPL users must provide clear and accurate information.

· Accountability

There must be an individual who will take responsibility for ensuring that regulations and standards are fulfilled.

· Consistency

A consistent standard of care must be provided.

Any Laser/IPL provider that is not registered is operating illegally and may be operating without valid insurance. You should ask any laser/IPL provider that you are considering:

· Are you registered with the Healthcare Commission as required by CSA2000?

· Do you have a certificate of registration?

· Have you been inspected by the Healthcare Commission?

· Will I be able to see a copy of the inspection report?

· Do you have a Client's Guide that I can look at?

You also have a right to enquire of the NCSC/ Healthcare Commission whether any laser/IPL provider is registered and whether they are complying with the requirements of the Act.

For more information about the Healthcare Commission, or to find out if the clinic you intend to visit is registered, contact the Healthcare Commission on Tel: 020 7448 9200 Fax: 020 7488 9222 email: feedback@healthcarecommission.org.uk