A Special Treatment Licence is a licence that is issued to premises in Hounslow that carry out or intend to carry out the following treatments:
Massage
Manicure/pedicure
Acupuncture
Tattooing
Sauna
Cosmetic piercing
Light/laser
Electric (Ultraviolet light, electrolysis, etc.)
Facials
Or other such similar treatments
It is illegal to offer special treatments without a valid Special Treatment licence for the premise.
A Special Treatment licence lasts for 1 year, from 1 April to 31 March in any given year.
A Special Treatment licence is issued to the premise where treatments are offered. Any beautician, manager, franchise or secretary of a company may apply for a Special Treatments Licence for the premise. Identity cards are issued to practitioners who carry out the treatments.
In some instances premises may be exempt from licensing, for example:
Medical practitioner duly registered by the General Medical Council and similar persons
Premises not being used for gain or reward (i.e. charges not being made or special treatments)
Nursing homes and hospitals
Full details of where exemptions apply can be found in part II of the London Local Authorities Act 1991 which can be accessed via libraries.
Contact us
Email: healthandsafety@hounslow.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8583 5555
Fax: 020 8583 5044
Health & Safety Team
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN