Infection Control Statement

The Fat Loss Centre is a CQC accredited clinic. We have strict infection control procedures in place. In addition, the clinic has a nominated Infection Control Clinic Lead, Vikas Tah, who ensures continued compliance with infection prevention and control regulation.

For a copy of our full infection control policy and annual plan of activities, including audit reports and results, please contact Vikas Tah on 020 8150 7286 or email info@fatlosscentre.com.

Our commitment to cleanliness

• Treat patients in a clean and safe environment and minimise exposure to healthcare associated infections.
• Provide a well maintained, clean and safe environment, using the most appropriate and up-to-date cleaning methods and frequencies.
• Maintain fixtures and fittings to an acceptable condition to enable effective and safe cleaning to take place regularly.
• Allocate specific roles and responsibilities for cleaning, linked to infection prevention and control, underpinned by strong, clear leadership that encourages a culture where cleanliness matters.
• Have clinical leads who establish and promote a cleanliness culture across the clinic.
• Constantly review cleanliness and improve performance.
• Take account of all views about the quality and standards of cleanliness by involving patients and visitors in reporting and monitoring how well the clinic is doing.
• Provide the public with clear information on any measures they can take to assist in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections.
• Provide structured and pro-active education and training to ensure all staff are competent in delivering infection prevention and control practices within the remit of their role.
• Design any new facilities with ease of cleaning in mind.

We ask our patients and visitors to

• Follow good hygiene practices which are displayed around the clinic.
• Tell us if they have any feedback or suggestions on how we could improve our cleanliness and infection prevention and control.

Updated May 2026.