The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services

The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) is a representative organisation for the independent healthcare sector. A member of the Trade Association Forum, IHAS exists to share innovation, knowledge and expertise for the common good.

IHAS Register of Injectable Cosmetic Providers

IHAS has been asked by the Government to work on a self regulatory model in the form of a register of injectable cosmetic providers who have obtained the IHAS quality assurance mark. The prinicpal treatments for this mark which will include botulinum toxin and dermal fillers.

The shared regulatory model will include:

• A set of Standards and a Code of Practice
• High level training course requirements
• Registration and inspection procedures
• Complaints procedures

Dr Brian Franks is the sole dental representative on the IHAS Injectable Cosmetic Providers working group.