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Bolton clinic welcomes new health watchdog

by Ethos public relations

North West skincare clinic Laserase Bolton has welcomed today's launch of the Care Quality Commission, a new government body that will regulate the safety and quality of health services.

The Care Quality Commission has been formed following a merger of the Healthcare Commission, the Commission for Social Care Inspection and the Mental Health Act Commission and will have greater powers than those it is replacing. From 2010/11 it will register all providers of health services against a single set of registration requirements so that without registering it will be illegal for health organisations to provide services.

The Care Quality Commission will bring better regulation to ensure that the health care people receive is safe and of high quality, said Denise Leslie of Laserase Bolton. There are far too many cowboys operating in the cosmetic industry and so these registration requirements should force them to meet these new standards.

To maintain their registration, health organisations will need to demonstrate an ongoing ability to meet all the requirements.

In the hands of unqualified staff, the laser can be an extremely dangerous tool, said Denise. That is why the establishment of this new regulatory body and its framework to better protect patients is so important.

My advice for anyone considering cosmetic or aesthetic procedures is to ensure that you get accurate information about what the procedure entails, what the side-affects or risks could be and after-care.

You should also ask to see the medical qualifications of the person treating you and make sure the clinic takes a very thorough medical history from you in your first consultation. And remember to take as long as you like to make a decision before going ahead with any treatment.

Posted at 12^th April 2009