Statement of Purpose

Royal Tunbridge Wells Skin Clinic Ltd (rtwskin)

CQC Location ID: 1-135436506

Registered Managers: John Sheffield and Zita Llamal

Nominated Individual: Dr Nina Sheffield

Clinic Address: Cobden House Medical Centre, 25 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1DA

Registered Office: C/o Shaikh & Co, 51 St Mary’s Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2LE

Date: 23 MAY 2025 – Amended

1. Aims and Objectives

rtwskin aims to deliver outstanding medical, aesthetic, and general healthcare services in a clinically safe, ethical, and patient-focused environment.

We are committed to excellence, confidentiality, and continuity of care, offering specialist dermatological treatments and private general practice.

Our objectives are to:

• Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based medical services.
• Operate a private GP service delivering accessible, same-day appointments.
• Uphold the values of dignity, respect, and integrity in all patient interactions.
• Maintain clinical excellence through robust governance and staff training.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and all CQC regulatory requirements.

2. The Services We Provide

We are registered with the Care Quality Commission to carry out the following regulated activities:

• Doctors/GPs
• Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury

Service Breakdown:

Private GP Services (Launched 2025):

• General consultations (remote and in-person)
• Chronic disease management and health screening
• Referrals and diagnostic investigations
• Women’s and men’s health, travel health, and prescription services

Dermatology and Aesthetic Medical Services:

• Consultant-led mole checks, skin cancer screening, acne care
• Minor surgical procedures (e.g., excision of lesions)
• Cosmetic injectables, laser therapy, skin rejuvenation, and body contouring

3. Service Users

We provide services to:

• Adults aged eighteen (18) and over
• Children aged five (5) and over (GP and dermatology under clinician supervision)

All patients are treated with dignity and without discrimination based on age, gender, race, sexuality, or disability.

4. Locations from Which Services Are Provided

Main Service Location:

Cobden House Medical Centre

25 London Road

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN1 1DA

5. Legal Status and Organisation

• Organisation Name: Royal Tunbridge Wells Skin Clinic Ltd
• Company Number: 5992808
• VAT Registration Number: 894 2776 69
• Registered Address: C/o Shaikh & Co, 51 St Mary’s Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2LE
• Registered Managers: John Sheffield and Zita Llamal
• Nominated Individual: Dr Nina Sheffield

6. Staffing and Governance

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• GMC-registered General Practitioners
• Consultant Dermatologists
• NMC-registered Nurse Prescribers
• Aesthetic Practitioners
• Reception, administration, and practice management staff

We conduct enhanced DBS checks and maintain full clinical governance, including audits, safeguarding policies, incident management, and regular staff training.

7. Contact Details

📞 Clinic: 01892 22 22 22

📧 Email: support@rtwskin.co.uk

🌐 Web: rtwskin.co.uk

📞 Clinic: 07535 085 381 (OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER)