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Disease Control: Personal Care Services

Commons · Question 88421 · Tabled 5 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2025

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Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to (a) review and (b) update the national (i) curriculum and (ii) accreditation frameworks for nail and beauty qualifications.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 11 Nov 2025

Nail and beauty salons are already required to comply with various legislation depending on the services they offer. This includes the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and other legislation such as the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regula...