AtlacarePractice reference
Running a practice, answered properly.
Plain-English answers on the rules that apply to a private allied health practice in the UK — and the standard each one rests on.
Do I Need CQC Registration as a Private Physiotherapist in England?
Most private physios do not need CQC registration. Here is why, and the three situations where the answer changes.
Health and Social Care Act 20084 min read
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- Compliance
How Long Do I Need to Keep Physiotherapy Patient Records?
The specific retention periods UK private physios must follow, where the figures come from, and what to do when records reach the end of their life.
NHS Records Management Code of Practice (2021)4 min read
- Clinical & practice
How to Write SOAP Notes for Physiotherapy (With Examples)
What goes in each section of a physiotherapy SOAP note, what the HCPC looks for, and two annotated examples you can adapt.
HCPC standards for record keeping5 min read
- Clinical & practice
Practice Management Software for Physiotherapists: What It Does and Whether You Need It
A plain-English guide to what practice management software handles in a physio practice, what to look for, and how much to expect to pay.
Buyer’s guide4 min read
- Compliance
UK GDPR for Physiotherapists: Six Things You Must Do
What UK GDPR actually requires of a private physiotherapy practice, in plain English — who is responsible, what your software has to give you, and a compliance checklist.
UK GDPR Art. 9 · Data Protection Act 20188 min read