Special Treatments Personal Licence

Licence summary

If you are a special treatment practitioner you may require a licence. Special treatments include:

acupuncture
tattooing
cosmetic piercing
electrolysis
semi-permanent skin colouring

The byelaws that cover the registration of therapists and premises offering tattooing and acupuncture, skin piercing (including ear piercing, body piercing) and semi-permanent skin colouring (semi permanent make up, temporary tattooing) came into force in Bracknell Forest on 1 January 2005.

All premises offering these treatments need to be registered with this authority or they will be trading illegally.

Eligibility criteria

You may be refused a licence if:

you are under 18 years of age
you have been convicted of an offence under specified acts or you are deemed unsuitable
you don't have adequate professional or technical experience

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What the law says

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30)

Application process

Applicants should submit details of their qualifications and/or experience with the application. On receipt of an application, we will consult with the Environmental Health team as to the suitability of the applicant.

How long will it take you to process my application?

We aim to process your application within 28 days of receiving it. Please contact us if you have not heard from us by the end of this period. You can do this online if you applied through the UK Welcomes service or use the contact details on this page.

How to apply

The fee for a personal registration is £36.

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Can I appeal if my application is refused?

Please contact us first.

There is no formal right of appeal to a Magistrates or Crown Court in respect of a refusal to grant a special treatment personal registration.

Complaints about special treatment practitioners

If you wish to complain about a special treatment practitioner, or if you believe that there has been a breach of licence conditions, please contact us. If you are in the UK, you can also contact Consumer Direct who will give you advice. From outside the UK please contact the UK European Consumer Centre.