Independent Healthcare Services

We inspect independent healthcare services using Class 3B/4 laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) source equipment to check they are safe for people receiving treatment.

We inspect independent hospitals (including hospices), independent clinics and independent medical agencies.

We inspect private dental practices to check people are receiving good care.

We inspect independent in-patient mental health services to check people are receiving good care.

We inspect independent in-patient learning disability services to check people are receiving good care.

What is ionising radiation in healthcare?