Clinical waste… or is it?

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Hello…newbie to these forums.

I’m a former NHS podiatrist, and just starting to set up a small space to work from home.

I need some advice on clinical waste. I have my sharps disposal all set up, but I’m unsure on what to do with other waste…

I have been on maternity leave and am intending on starting back on a very slow basis - so initially just toenails, callus, corns, so the waste should not really be contaminated (unless I suppose the odd haem could occur?). Will this waste require a clinical bin and collections arranged? When we did home visits, this waste went in the patients bin…!

 

I have always worked on the principle of "rather being safe than sorry" and would set up a clinical waste collection service. As I work p/t in a Dom Private Practice I create very little waste, but my service contract allows me to regulate the number of collections depending on how many patients I treat.
If you shop around you should be able to get a deal that suits you.
What you did for the NHS isn't really relevant because then, in the event of any issues, you would be covered by the Vicarious Liability of the Employer. Also they would have their own protocols for you to adhere to.
Now you are self-employed it's a whole different world !