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SkinGenius Private GP and Medical Aesthetics

Service overview

Service type: Independent clinic

Registration status: Registered

Based in Kirkcaldy, SkinGenius Private GP and Medical Aesthetics is an independent clinic.  

Further information about the clinic and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below.

Non-urgent advice: Service details

Main point of contact: Heather McCallum
9a Hunter Street
Kirkaldy
KY1 1ED

Non-urgent advice: Service provider

The service provider is Heather McCallum.
N/A

Conditions of registration

1. The provider will operate an independent clinic.

2. The service must only operate between the hours of 07:00 – 21:00 Monday – Sunday except for the provision of emergency care.

3. The service must only provide non-surgical procedures namely facial body/aesthetic treatments and GP consultation/assessment/treatment.

4. The provider must not allow any laser or intense pulse light treatments or procedures to be carried out.

5. The provider must not allow the provision of dental treatments including dental hygiene treatments, dental implants, tooth whitening and orthodontics.

6. The provider must not allow any ionising radiation exposures to be carried out.

7. The provider must not allow the prescribing of cannabis-based medicinal products.

8. The provider must not allow any treatments or procedures to be carried out using any form of sedation or general anaesthesia

9. The provider will treat service users aged from birth.

10. The provider must not allow aesthetic or cosmetic treatments or procedures to be provided to children under the age of 18.

11. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

12. The provider must ensure that staff requiring to be registered by a professional regulating body are actively registered

13. Service users must be treated individually. Group treatments are not permitted.

14. The provider must not allow service users to consume alcohol while in receipt of health care.

15. The service shall ensure that staff possessing the appropriate skills, training and experience are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of all service users.

16. No animals or pets in the area where the service is provided, with the exception of service animals.

Inspection reports

Report published: 19 August 2025
Inspection date: 25 June 2025
Inspection type: Announced

Previous Inspection Reports

SkinGenius Medical Aesthetics – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2020

Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow)

Service overview

Service type: Hospital

Registration status: Registered

Based in Glasgow, Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) is a hospital.  

Further information about the hospital and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below. 

Non-urgent advice: Service details

Main point of contact: Martin Cassidy
3 Drumchapel Place
Glasgow
G15 6BN

Non-urgent advice: Service provider

The service provider is Surehaven Glasgow Ltd, a specialist healthcare provider with headquarters in Cardiff.
1 Link Court
Links Business Park
St. Mellons
Cardiff
CF 0LT

Conditions of registration

  1. The service will operate as a private psychiatric hospital which will comply with current mental health legislation.
  2. To provide a range of mental health care and low secure accommodation and rehabilitation facilities.
  3. No one under the age of 16 years to be seen or treated on the premises
  4. Service users under 18 years old may only be treated on an individual basis after prior agreement with Healthcare Improvement Scotland and other relevant services.
  5. To provide a maximum of 21 in-patient places.
  6. A registered medical practitioner supported by a consultant psychiatrist to be on call over 24 hours.
  7. To provide 24 hour nursing care.
  8. The service shall ensure that staff possessing the appropriate skills, training and experience are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of all service users.

Inspection reports

Report published: 04 July 2024
Inspection date: 07/08 May 2024
Inspection type: Unannounced

Previous inspection reports

  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2022
  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: January 2020
  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: January 2018
  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2016
  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2016
  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2014
  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2013
  • Surehaven Hospital (Glasgow) – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2011

If you would like a copy of a previous inspection report, please email his.ihcregulation@nhs.scot 

Strathcarron Hospice

Service overview

Service type: Hospice

Registration status: Registered

Based in Denny, Strathcarron Hospice is an independent hospice.  

Further information about the hospice and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below. 

Non-urgent advice: Service details

Main point of contact: Margaret McCarthy
Randolph Hill
Fankerton
Denny
FK6 5HJ

Non-urgent advice: Service provider

The service provider is Strathcarron Hospice, a charitable organisation with headquarters in Denny.
Randolph Hill
Fankerton
Denny
FK6 5HJ

Conditions of registration

  1. This service will operate as a voluntary hospice providing specialist palliative care.
  2. No one under the age of 16 years to be seen or treated on the premises.
  3. To provide a maximum of 24 in-patient places.
  4. To provide 20 day care places.
  5. A registered medical officer with specialist experience of palliative care to be on call over 24 hours.
  6. To provide 24 hour nursing care.
  7. The service shall ensure that staff possessing the appropriate skills, training and experience are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of all service users.

Inspection reports

Report published: 10 May 2024
Inspection date: 20-21 February 2024
Inspection type: Unannounced

Previous inspection reports

  • Strathcarron Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2021
  • Strathcarron Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: February 2021
  • Strathcarron Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2016
  • Strathcarron Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2015
  • Strathcarron Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: May 2013

If you would like a copy of a previous inspection report, please email his.ihcregulation@nhs.scot

St. Vincent’s Hospice

Service overview

Service type: Hospice

Registration status: Registered

Based in Johnstone, St. Vincent’s Hospice is an independent hospice.  

Further information about the hospice and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below. 

Non-urgent advice: Service details

Main point of contact: Susan Watt
Meikle Corseford
Midton Road
Howwood
PA9 1AF

Non-urgent advice: Service provider

The service provider is St. Vincent’s Hospice Ltd, a charitable organisation with headquarters in Johnstone.
Midton Road
Howwood
Johnstone
PA9 1AF

Conditions of registration

The provider will operate an independent hospital (hospice) 

  1. The service will operate 24hrs Monday to Sunday. 
  1. The provider must only allow specialist palliative care on both an in-patient and domiciliary care basis. 
  1. The provider must not allow more than 8 in-patient places and 10 day-case places. 
  1. The provider must not allow the provision of dental treatments (including dental hygiene treatments, dental implants, tooth whitening and orthodontics). 
  1. The provider must not allow any ionising radiation exposures to be carried out. 
  1. The provider must not allow the prescribing of cannabis-based medicinal products. 
  1. The provider must only treat service users aged 18 or over. 
  1. The provider will offer bereavement support and counselling to children and young people from the age of 5 – 18 yo. 
  1. The provider must ensure that staff possess the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience and that they are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, the public and wider workforce. 
  1. The provider must ensure that staff requiring to be registered by a professional regulating body are actively registered. 
  1. The provider must ensure a registered medical officer that specialises in palliative care is available on call at all times. 

13. The provider must only treat patients individually; group treatments are not permitted. 

Inspection reports

Report published: 15 October 2024
Inspection date: 12-13 August 2024
Inspection type: Unannounced

Previous inspection reports

  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2021
  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2021
  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2018
  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: January 2018
  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: July 2017
  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: November 2015
  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2014
  • St. Vincent’s Hospice – independent healthcare inspection report: April 2012

If you would like a copy of a previous inspection report, please email his.ihcregulation@nhs.scot 

St. Columba’s Hospice Care

Service overview

Service type: Hospice

Registration status: Registered

Based in Edinburgh, St. Columba’s Hospice Care is an independent hospice.  

Further information about the hospice and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below. 

Non-urgent advice: Service details

Main point of contact: Marianne Murray
Challenger Lodge
15 Boswall Road
Edinburgh
EH5 3RW

Non-urgent advice: Service provider

The service provider is St. Columba’s Hospice Care, a charitable organisation with headquarters in Edinburgh.
Challenger Lodge
15 Boswall Road
Edinburgh
EH5 3RW

Conditions of registration

  1. The provider will operate an independent hospice.
  2. The service will operate 24hrs Monday to Sunday
  3. The provider must only allow 24hr nursing care and specialist palliative care on both an in-patient and domiciliary care basis
  4. The provider must not allow more than 15 in-patients and 15 day-case places
  5. The provider must not allow the provision of dental treatments including dental hygiene treatments, dental implants, tooth whitening and orthodontics.
  6. The provider must not allow any exposures ionising radiation to be carried out.
  7. The provider will treat service users aged from 16 or over.
  8. The provider must ensure that patients under the age of 16 are not assessed or treated on the premises.
  9. The provider must only consult and examine patients from the ages 16 years on an out-patients basis.
  10. The provider must ensure that staff possessing the appropriate skills, training and experience are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of patients.
  11. The provider must ensure that all healthcare professionals working in the service have a licence to practice in the United Kingdom.
  12. The provider must ensure a registered medical officer with specialist palliative care is available on call at all times.
  13. The provider must only treat patients individually, group treatments are not permitted.

Inspection reports

Report published: 12 June 2024
Inspection date: 17-18 April 2024
Inspection type: Unannounced

Previous inspection reports

  • St. Columba’s Hospice Care – independent healthcare inspection report: March 2021
  • St. Columba’s Hospice Care – independent healthcare inspection report: August 2016
  • St. Columba’s Hospice Care – independent healthcare inspection report: October 2014
  • St. Columba’s Hospice Care – independent healthcare inspection report: December 2013
  • St. Columba’s Hospice Care – independent healthcare inspection report: March 2012

If you would like a copy of a previous inspection report, please email his.ihcregulation@nhs.scot 

Superdrug Nurse Clinic (Mearns Cross)

Service overview

Service Type: Independent clinic

Registration Status: Registered

Based in Glasgow, Superdrug Nurse Clinic (Mearns Cross) is an independent clinic.  

Further information about the clinic and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below. 

Non-urgent advice: Service details

Main point of contact: Julie Meireles
Unit 1, The Avenue
Mearns Cross
Glasgow
G77 6EY

Non-urgent advice: Service provider

The service provider is Superdrug Stores PLC.
51 Sydenham Road
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 2EU

Conditions of registration

  1. The service will only operate between the hours of 0700 and 2100 Monday to Sunday.
  2. The service will treat service users aged from birth.
  3. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  4. The service will provide non-surgical treatments.
  5. The service shall ensure that staff possessing the appropriate skills, training and experience are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of all service users.
  6. No Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments or procedures will be carried out.
  7. No laser treatments or procedures will be carried out.
  8. Service users must be treated individually. Group treatments are not permitted.
  9. The provider must not allow service users to consume alcohol while in receipt of health care.
  10. No animals or pets are permitted in the area where the service is provided, with the exception of service animals.

Inspection reports

Report published: 09 August 2022
Inspection date: 14 June 2022
Inspection type: Announced

Pristine Aesthetics

Service overview

Service type: Independent clinic

Registration status: Registered

Based in Cambuslang, Pristine Aesthetics is an independent clinic.  

Further information about the clinic and the services it provides can be found by contacting the service.

Information about the conditions of registration and inspection reports is below.

Non-urgent advice: Service details

Main point of contact: Suzanne Paton
1-15 Main Street
Cambuslang
Glasgow
G72 7EX

Non-urgent advice: Service provider

The service provider is Suzanne Paton.
1-15 Main Street
Cambuslang
Glasgow
G72 7EX

Conditions of registration

  1. The provider will operate an independent clinic.
  2. The service must only operate between the hours of 0700 and 2100 Monday to Sunday, except for the provision of emergency care.
  3. The provider must only allow non-surgical treatments, namely facial aesthetic treatments – Botulinum Toxin injections , Chemical skin peels (medical/chemical) , Dermaplaning,  Derma pen, Dermal filler injection, Facial treatments/skincare, Fat dissolving injections, HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound) facelift, Microneedling – Morpheus8, Profhilo injections, PRP (platelet rich plasma) + PRF (platelet rich fibrin) therapy, Radiofrequency treatments, Semi-permanent make up, Skin lightening injections (glutathione), wellness injections (e.g vitamin B12) .
  4. The provider must not allow any laser or intense pulsed light treatments or procedures to be carried out.
  5. The provider must not allow the provision of dental treatments including dental hygiene treatments, dental implants, tooth whitening and orthodontics.
  6. The provider must not allow any ionising radiation exposures to be carried out.
  7. The provider must not allow the prescribing of controlled drugs.
  8. The provider must not allow the prescribing of cannabis-based medicinal products.
  9. The provider must not allow any treatments or procedures to be carried out using any form of sedation or general anaesthesia.
  10. The provider must only treat service users aged 18 or over. 
  11. The provider must ensure that staff possess the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience and that they are provided in sufficient numbers to ensure the safety and welfare of patients, the public and wider workforce.
  12. The provider must ensure that staff requiring to be registered by a professional regulating body are actively registered.
  13. The provider must only treat patients individually, group treatments are not permitted.
  14. The provider must not allow service users to consume alcohol while in receipt of health care.

Inspection reports

Report published: 20 September 2022
Inspection date: 26 July 2022
Inspection type: Announced