Pabau Alternatives UK for CQC-Registered Clinics (2026)
The main Pabau alternatives UK aesthetic clinics consider in 2026, what each is best for, published prices, and a governance test for CQC-registered clinics.
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INTENTIQ Platform Update: 10 New Features to Help Your Clinic Grow
Our biggest update yet: client self-service rescheduling & cancellation, deposits, waitlists, a full Lead Pipeline & CRM, gift vouchers, memberships, client journey automations and a support ticket module — all live now.
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Botox Record Keeping: What UK Clinics Must Document (and for How Long)
What UK aesthetic clinics must record for every botulinum toxin treatment — consent, batch numbers, doses, aftercare — and how long to keep the records.
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Do Aesthetic Clinics Need CQC Registration? A Plain-English Guide
Confused about whether your aesthetic clinic needs CQC registration? This plain-English guide explains which treatments are regulated and what registration involves.
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Opening an Aesthetic Clinic in the UK: The Complete Compliance Checklist
Everything you need to open a compliant aesthetic clinic in the UK — CQC registration, insurance, consent, record-keeping, and the systems inspectors expect.
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Pabau vs Fresha vs Intentiq: Which Clinic Software Is Right for UK Aesthetics?
An honest comparison of Pabau, Fresha and Intentiq for UK aesthetic and private clinics — booking, clinical records, consent, and CQC compliance compared.
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How Much Does Aesthetic Clinic Software Cost in the UK? (2026 Pricing Guide)
A clear breakdown of what aesthetic and private clinic management software really costs in the UK in 2026 — pricing models, hidden fees, and how to compare like-for-like.
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Why Your Treatment Notes Could Be Costing You VAT Exemption
HMRC is actively investigating aesthetic clinics. A 2025 Upper Tribunal ruling makes clear: it’s not your qualifications that protect your VAT position — it’s your documentation. Here’s what your clinical notes must contain.
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Regulation 17 Explained: How to Build a Governance Framework That Satisfies CQC Inspectors
CQC Regulation 17 requires aesthetic clinics to have robust governance systems. Here’s what that means in practice — and how to build evidence that holds up under inspection.
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Why Your Consent Forms Could Fail a CQC Inspection — and How to Fix It
CQC inspectors look closely at consent processes in aesthetic clinics. Under the Montgomery ruling, paper forms alone aren’t enough. Here’s what inspection-ready consent looks like.