The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 Part VIII requires the practice of carrying on acupuncture to be registered with the Council.       

The Act requires registration to cover both the person carrying on the practice and the premises used for that purpose. Registration is required to be effected by the Licensing Authority unless the applicant has had a previous registration cancelled by a court, in which case the consent of that court is required. 

Once registered, practices are controlled through observance of Isle of Wight Byelaws and current Health and Safety legislation.

The applicant must ensure that the procedures, equipment and facilities used are safe, hygienic, prevent the spread of disease and comply fully with the general duty of care required by current Health and Safety legislation.

It is illegal to conduct Acupuncture unless the registration has been formally approved.

Once an application has been made and the fee paid, an inspector will undertake an inspection of the premises. If the inspector considers the applicant's procedures and the premises to be suitable, then registration will be approved.

The Inspector will also check compliance with the following bye-law requirements as well as ensuring that general health and safety requirements are being met. The inspector may offer advice on how to meet these obligations.

Applications can be made on line on the Council’s website

Fees

A registration fee must be paid at the time an application is made. The current fees can be viewed here.

Public Register

The public register of existing licences/consents/permits/registrations can be viewed on the Council’s website

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