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Acupuncture Licence

If you want to carry out acupuncture, you must have an acupuncture licence that has been granted by the local authority in the area from which you operate from.

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Local Authority
Duration
28 days (varies depending on local authority)
Cost
£150.00
Valid For
Indefinitely
Qualification Needed
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STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Application for Acupuncture License
  • Personal registration: £90 - £100
  • Premises registration: £150.00 - £205
Applications to be made via local council
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What is an Acupuncture Licence?

If you own or run a business and wish to carry out acupuncture then you will need to apply for an acupuncture licence with your local authority.

 

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Acupuncture is a form of treatment that involves inserting very thin needles through a person's skin at specific points on the body, to various depths.

Acupuncture as a form of treatment can relieve pain, and it is used for a wide range of other concerns, including overall wellness and stress management.

The law requires that premises operating acupuncture hold an acupuncture licence. This is also regulated by the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

 

Note: professionals who perform acupuncture are inspected annually by an enforcement officer and must a valid copy of their acupuncture licence on display at all times.

 

 

How to apply for the Acupuncture Licence

There is no statutory regulation of acupuncture in the UK, which means that in theory, anyone is free to practice. In practice, however, all acupuncture practitioners are required to register with their local authorities.

When applying through your local authority, you must provide details about yourself and your premises, including any previous convictions for practicing without a licence in this field, as well as pay a one-off registration fee. These are set by the council and vary from area to area.

You can find the contact details for your local council at the Official UK Government Website.

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

✅ An acupuncture licence will be required by businesses or self-employed individuals operating either independently within premises or if they operate as a mobile business.

✅ It is essential that acupuncture is carried out in safe and hygienic conditions in order to prevent the spread of infection amongst customers and those employed in the industry.

✅ You will need to ensure that your procedures, equipment, and facilities are safe, hygienic, prevent the spread of disease and comply fully with the duty of care required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

 

 

Fines and penalties

You can be fined up to £1,000 if you run an acupuncture business without having a valid acupuncture licence.

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Yes. You must display a copy of your acupuncture licence on your premises. If you fail to do so you could be fined.

No. You can only work in the area where you’re licensed. If you are moving to another area in the UK to work you will need to contact the local council of that area.

If the local authority has not made a decision within 12 months of receiving your application then your licence will be assumed as granted. However, please check with the local authority that you are applying with as this can vary depending on the local authority.

Yes. acupuncture businesses are inspected annually by an enforcement officer and must a valid copy of their acupuncture licence on display at all times.

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