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Infectious
diseases - investigation
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Investigation of notifications of infectious diseases
such as food poisoning received from GPs, the public,
businesses and other local authorities.
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Licence -
acupuncturist
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The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
1982 requires that all persons that carry out
acupuncture be registered with the local authority.
Officers will visit the premises to ensure they
comply with the requirements of both the Act and any
local Bylaws.
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Licence -
massage and special treatments
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Except where the premises is under the control of a
medical practitioner a licence is required for any
premises in which the following treatments are
carried out - acupuncture, aromatherapy, EVR
(sunbed), steam, sauna, manicure, pedicure,
electrolysis, body and ear piercing, tattooing,
shiatsu, reflexology, colour therapy, GS, and
hydrotherapy.
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Licence -
tattoo, piercing and electrolysis
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The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
1982 requires that all persons that carry out
tattooing, ear piercing and electrolysis be
registered with the local authority. In Scotland
under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982
(Licensing of Skin Piercing and Tattooing) Order 2006
legislation came into force on 1 April 2006, which
requires all skin piercing activities to be licensed.
Skin piercing activities includes any of the
following:- acupuncture; cosmetic body piercing;
electrolysis and tattooing.
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Vaccinations -
information and advice
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Information and advice on vaccinations for children
and travellers. This is generally provided in
conjunction with local health providers.
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