Free CQC audit template · Quarterly
Cosmetic consent audit
A free 6-point audit for independent clinics and aesthetics providers. It evidences the CQC quality statement “Consent to care and treatment” under the Effective key question (Reg 11), as processes. Built from GMC. Answer each check below and download a PDF report, or print a blank form.
Checks
- Consultation with the prescriber in person before prescribing injectable cosmetic medicines
- Risks, side effects and alternatives discussed and recorded
- Time given to reflect before treatment
- No botulinum toxin or filler for cosmetic purposes for under-18s
- Psychological needs and vulnerability considered
- Photographs taken with consent and stored securely
Official sources
This checklist summarises the official guidance. Check the sources for the full requirements.
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From CQC
Templates summarise official guidance as of October 2026. They do not replace it: always check the linked source for the full requirements. Audit Angel CQC is not affiliated with the Care Quality Commission.
Know your gaps before the inspector does.
Set-up takes ten minutes. Start with example evidence for your type of service, run your first audit, then replace the examples with your own.