Laser and IPL Licensing, Birmingham UK
Following deregulation of laser/IPL use in England by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the task of regulation will, in many cases be passed to local authorities.
Under the Birmingham City Council Act 1990, Birmingham City Council has powers to licence premises that provide "massage and special treatments". This is not quite as sordid as it sounds and in fact covers treatments such as:
- body massage;
- solaria/sunbeds;
- saunas;
- therapeutic spa baths;
- jacuzzis;
- herbal baths;
- aromatherapy.
Premises using lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) devices (e.g. clinics and tattoo studios) will also be covered by the Act.
There are currently no special conditions in place (similar to the now defunct National Minimum Standards) but businesses may still wish to demonstrate a commitment to safety by attending a laser/IPL safety
(Core of Knowledge) Course and seek the assistance of a
Laser Protection Adviser (LPA). We will post further information on this website if any special license conditions are implemented by the council.
The above information was taken from the Birmingham City Council Website. Please visit the site or contact the council directly for further information.
Core of Knowledge (laser/IPL safety management) courses in Birmingham
We hold scheduled courses roughly every 6 weeks either in Birmingham, London or Glasgow. If you have more than two delegates, a tailored on-site course (at your salon, clinic or studio) works out better value.
However, as we are based in Birmingham, we can often deliver ad-hoc 'core of knowledge' courses for individuals at the scheduled course rate of 228.00 GBP (price includes VAT). This is ideal for those who don't want to wait for the scheduled courses. Please contact us for details and availability.
Areas Covered in Birmingham:
Acocks Green,
Alum Rock,
Aston,
Balsall Heath,
Bartley Green,
Billesley,
Birchfields,
Birmingham,
Boldmere,
Bordesley,
Bordesley Green,
Bournbrook,
Bournville,
Bromford,
Buckland End,
Camp Hill,
Cannon Hill,
Castle Vale,
Cotteridge,
Deritend,
Digbeth,
Druids Heath,
Duddeston,
Edgbaston,
Erdington,
Four Oaks,
Frankley,
Garretts Green,
Gravelly Hill,
Great Barr,
Greet,
Hall Green,
Handsworth,
Handsworth Wood,
Harborne,
Hawkesley,
Hay Mills,
Highters Heath,
Hockley,
Hodge Hill,
Kings Heath,
Kings Norton,
Kingstanding,
Kitts Green,
Ladywood,
Lea Hall,
Longbridge,
Lozells,
Maney,
Maypole,
Mere Green,
Minworth,
Moseley,
Nechells,
New Oscott,
Northfield,
Perry Barr,
Perry Common,
Pype Hayes,
Quinton,
Rednal,
Rotton Park,
Saltley,
Selly Oak,
Selly Park,
Shard End,
Sheldon,
Short Heath,
Small Heath,
Soho,
Sparkbrook,
Sparkhill,
Stechford,
Stirchley,
Stockland Green,
Streetly,
Sutton Coldfield,
Tile Cross,
Tyburn,
Tyseley,
Walkers Heath,
Walmley,
Ward End,
Warstock,
Washwood Heath,
Weoley Castle,
West Heath,
Winson Green,
Witton,
Woodgate,
Wylde Green,
Yardley,
Yardley Wood.
