Specialist compliance guidance for independent healthcare providers, aesthetic clinics, and private practices across the UK — from initial CQC registration to ongoing governance excellence.
Running a private clinic in England means navigating a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Whether you operate an aesthetic clinic, a private GP practice, a weight management service, a travel health clinic, or a specialist nursing service, you are likely subject to CQC registration requirements and a range of professional and legal obligations.
The Compliance Clinic was founded by Louise Joyce RGN specifically to support independent healthcare providers who do not have an in-house compliance team. We provide the expertise, documentation, and ongoing support that private clinics need to operate safely, legally, and with confidence — without the cost of a full-time compliance officer.
Our clients include nurse-led aesthetic clinics, private GP practices, weight management services, travel health clinics, menopause clinics, and dermatology practices across the UK.
End-to-end support with your CQC application, Statement of Purpose, Registered Manager application, and pre-registration assessment.
Professionally written, CQC-compliant policies and standard operating procedures tailored to your service type and regulated activities.
Governance structures, committee terms of reference, audit programmes, and quality improvement plans aligned with CQC's five key questions.
Mock CQC inspections, gap analysis against the current inspection framework, and action planning to address findings before the real inspection.
Guidance through the Registered Manager application process, ongoing support for RM responsibilities, and supervision for new RMs.
Monthly membership giving access to updated policy templates, governance tools, compliance training, and direct expert support.
The Compliance Clinic has specific experience supporting the following clinic types:
If your clinic type is not listed above, please contact us — we are likely able to help.
Most private clinics providing regulated activities in England must be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Regulated activities include treatment of disease, disorder or injury; diagnostic and screening procedures; surgical procedures; and family planning services. If you are unsure whether your service requires registration, The Compliance Clinic can advise you.
Private clinics must meet CQC fundamental standards, maintain up-to-date policies and SOPs, have a clinical governance framework, ensure staff are trained and competent, manage medicines safely, and have robust complaints and incident management processes.
CQC inspection preparation involves reviewing your policies, governance structures, staff training records, patient feedback, and evidence of continuous improvement. The Compliance Clinic offers dedicated inspection preparation support, including mock inspections, gap analysis, and action planning.
A Registered Manager is an individual registered with CQC to manage a regulated activity at a specific location. Most private clinics require a Registered Manager. The Compliance Clinic can support you through the Registered Manager application process and provide ongoing governance support.
Book a free initial consultation with Louise Joyce RGN to discuss your clinic's compliance needs and find out how The Compliance Clinic can help.