Aesthetics examines the upcoming CQC autumn consultation, reflecting on past regulatory failings and a sector-specific inspection model England’s independent regulator for health and social care service, the Care Quality Commission
Aesthetics examines the recent UKHSA public warning about rising botulism cases linked to counterfeit botulinum toxin The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public following botulism cases connected to counterfeit botulinum toxin.1 Between June 4 …
Aesthetics explores the relationship between botulinum toxin and mental wellbeing A recent retrospective study explored how botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) may influence mood by acting on facial muscles and altering neuromuscular feedback mechanisms.1 Published in the Journal of Cosmetic …
The implications of the Nursery and Midwifery Council (NMC) ruling on remote prescribing The NMC has ruled that from June 1, 2025, independent nurse and midwife prescribers will no longer be allowed to remotely prescribe prescription-only medicines (POMs) for non-surgical …
Aesthetics reports on the potential implications for UK aesthetics following recent US trade tariffs On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of new trade tariffs, significantly increasing import duties on goods from multiple countries.1 This policy shift …
Aesthetics reports on NHS warnings regarding the link between eating disorders and weight loss medication National Health Service (NHS) medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis has called for stricter regulation of the sale and prescription of weight loss injections. This …
Aesthetics reports on recent research showcasing the impact of aesthetic complications on the NHS A new study has addressed the issue of patients seeking NHS care for post-operative complications following aesthetic procedures undergone abroad.1 A retrospective, cross-sectional review was conducted …
Aesthetics investigates what the UK Prime Minister’s 10-year AI growth plan could mean for independent aesthetic clinics On January 13, UK Prime Minister (PM) Sir Keir Starmer unveiled the AI Opportunities Action Plan, designed to speed up artificial intelligence (AI) …
Aesthetics reports as 220,000 NHS patients are set to receive weight loss injections to treat obesity in the next three years. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released final draft guidance of the NHS roll out …
Aesthetics looks at what the Autumn Budget means for clinic owners. Last month saw the Labour Government’s first budget in over a decade. While the budget aims to boost the economy through new strategies and invest in public services, many …