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Save Face Register Of Accredited Practitioners
Save Face is a UK-based voluntary register of accredited non-surgical cosmetic practitioners and clinics. The register lists practitioners who have undergone an independent assessment process to demonstrate compliance with safety, training, insurance, and clinical governance standards for aesthetic treatments.Overview
Founded Year: 2014
Founder: Ashton Collins
Purpose: To protect patients seeking non-surgical cosmetic treatments by providing a publicly accessible register of practitioners and clinics that have been independently assessed against safety and clinical governance standards.
Governing Body
Organisation Name: Save Face (operated by The Consulting Room Ltd)
Company Status: Active UK private limited company
Regulatory Status: Voluntary accreditation scheme recognised by the UK Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care as an Accredited Register
Industry Standing: Widely recognised patient-safety focused register within the UK non-surgical aesthetics sector and referenced by NHS and patient safety campaigns
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply: Healthcare professionals providing non-surgical cosmetic treatments in the UK including doctors, dentists, nurses, prescribing pharmacists, and independent nurse prescribers.
Requirements:
Current professional registration with a UK statut...Proof of relevant aesthetic training and competenc...Professional indemnity insurance covering aestheti...Completion of Save Face clinic assessment and insp...Evidence of appropriate prescribing arrangements f...Implementation of clinical governance policies inc...Compliance with UK advertising standards
Restrictions:
Non-medical practitioners who are not registered w...Practitioners must operate from a compliant clinic...Failure to maintain professional registration or i...
Judging Criteria
Evaluation Factors:
Professional qualifications and regulatory registrationEvidence of accredited aesthetic trainingClinical governance policies and proceduresPatient consultation and consent processesPrescribing and medicines management proceduresInsurance and indemnity coverageClinic hygiene and infection control standardsAdvertising and marketing compliance
Categories
Available Categories:
Accredited PractitionerAccredited Clinic
Accreditation Requirements
Inspection Required: Yes. Independent on-site inspection of clinic premises and documentation is conducted as part of the accreditation process.
Documentation Required:
Proof of professional registration with a UK healt...Training certificates related to aesthetic procedu...Professional indemnity insurance documentationClinic policies including consent forms and compla...Prescribing protocols and medicines management pol...Health and safety documentationEvidence of patient record keeping procedures
Compliance Standards:
Professional regulator standards such as GMC, NMC,...Advertising Standards Authority guidance for cosme...General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirem...Clinical governance and patient safety frameworksInfection prevention and control standards
Sources:
Save Face accreditation process documentationProfessional Standards Authority Accredited Registers ProgrammeSave Face clinic inspection guidance
Verification Process
Public Register: Yes. Accredited practitioners and clinics are listed on the public Save Face online practitioner register searchable by location and treatment type.
Certificate Validation Method: Patients can verify practitioner status by searching the official Save Face register or by checking the practitioner's accreditation certificate and listing on the Save Face website.
Sources:
Save Face public practitioner registerProfessional Standards Authority Accredited Registers programme listing
Renewal & Compliance
Renewal Frequency: Annual renewal required to maintain accreditation status.
CPD Requirements: Practitioners must maintain ongoing professional development consistent with their statutory regulator requirements and aesthetic practice.
Audit Process: Periodic reassessment and monitoring may occur, including verification of professional registration, insurance, and clinic compliance with safety standards.
Sources:
Save Face accreditation renewal policiesProfessional Standards Authority Accredited Registers programme standards
Benefits
Reputation: Inclusion on the Save Face register signals that a practitioner has undergone an independent assessment process focused on patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Patient Trust Impact: The public-facing register allows patients to identify practitioners who meet defined safety and governance standards, potentially increasing confidence when choosing a provider.
Patient Safety Impact
Mechanisms of Protection:
Mandatory verification of healthcare professional registrationIndependent clinic inspection prior to accreditationAssessment of prescribing and medicines management practicesVerification of insurance and indemnity coverageMonitoring of advertising compliancePublic complaints reporting mechanisms
Limitations:
Participation in the register is voluntary rather than mandatoryThe scheme does not replace statutory healthcare regulationOversight powers are limited compared to government regulators
Comparison with Other Bodies
Comparable Entities:
Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM)British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN)
Key Differences:
Save Face operates a public practitioner register with clinic inspection requirementsUnlike membership organisations such as BCAM or BACN, Save Face focuses on independent accreditation and clinic assessmentRecognition under the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Registers Programme distinguishes it from many voluntary industry schemes
Industry Recognition
Media Mentions:
Coverage in UK national media discussing cosmetic treatment safetyReferences in patient safety campaigns related to cosmetic proceduresIndustry trade publication coverage within the aesthetics sector
Endorsements:
Recognition under the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Registers ProgrammeSupport from patient safety advocacy initiatives in the UK aesthetics sector
Credibility Signals:
Professional Standards Authority accredited register statusIndependent clinic inspections conducted as part of accreditationPublicly searchable practitioner directory
Government Regulation Status
Statutory Backing: No direct statutory regulatory authority, but the register is accredited by the UK Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
Regulated By: Professional Standards Authority Accredited Registers Programme oversight
Legal Status: Voluntary healthcare practitioner accreditation register operated by a private organisation within the UK
