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CQC Inspection Readiness Checklist for Aesthetic Clinics

49 inspection-ready checks across 5 CQC domains. Know exactly where your clinic stands before an inspector walks through the door.

49 actionable checks
5 CQC domains covered
Regulation references included
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What’s Inside

49 checks across the 5 CQC domains that matter most

Domain 1 — Safe
11 checks

Injectable traceability, medicines management, emergency drug checks, PPE, infection control, adverse event reporting, equipment safety.

Domain 2 — Effective
9 checks

Clinical outcomes, PROM data, treatment protocols, prescription audit, staff competency assessments, skills & drills, antibiotic stewardship.

Domain 3 — Caring
8 checks

Patient consent processes, dignity and privacy, patient feedback collection, accessibility, communication of treatment risks and alternatives.

Domain 4 — Responsive
10 checks

Complaints handling, accessibility audit, patient engagement, waiting time management, discharge planning, aftercare documentation.

Domain 5 — Well-led
11 checks

DBS & Fit & Proper Person, governance audit schedule, risk register, policy management, staff training matrix, CQC notification obligations.

Bonus — Quick Win List
Top 10 immediate actions

The 10 things inspectors check first — and the fastest way to fix each one. Start here if an inspection is imminent.

Who It’s For

Built specifically for UK aesthetic clinics

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CQC-registered clinics

Preparing for a scheduled or unannounced inspection and want to know where you stand.

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Post-inspection clinics

Working through a “requires improvement” rating and need a structured remediation plan.

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New clinics registering

Setting up compliance infrastructure from scratch and want to build it right first time.

Beyond the Checklist

The checklist finds the gaps. Intentiq closes them.

Every item on that checklist maps to a specific module inside Intentiq. The platform doesn’t just tell you what’s missing — it builds the evidence, timestamps the activity, and keeps you inspection-ready 365 days a year.

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Governance Audit
18 audit types, auto-scheduled
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Digital Consent
e-signed, version controlled
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Training LMS
auto-logged CQC evidence
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Injectable Traceability
batch-level, Reg 12 ready