Patient Safety

The Last Word: Promoting Prescribing Qualifications for Aesthetic Nurses

Nurse prescriber Michelle Pickering argues that prescribing qualifications are essential for aesthetic nurses The history of nurse education in the UK is deeply rooted in the establishment of the NHS in 1948.1 It was primarily designed to meet the immediate …

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New app to improve safety standards launches

Aesthetic practitioner Dr Kat Bennett has debuted Tweak with the aim to help raise safety standards within the aesthetic specialty. According to Dr Bennett, the free app brings NHS-style transparency

JCCP releases its Annual Report

The Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has issued its 2024-2025 Annual Report. The report outlines milestones in its ongoing efforts to raise standards and improve patient safety within the

Scottish Government confirms aesthetic regulation by Spring 2026

After a Parliamentary debate, the Scottish Government has confirmed that regulation of the aesthetics sector will be implemented by April 2026. In the session, the Government also committed to completing

Hydrafacial launches Verified Provider Programme

Aesthetic device company Hydrafacial has debuted its Verified Provider Programme, guiding patients toward certified practitioners through the use of stickers in clinic windows. The company explains that the Programme was

WHO issues warning over counterfeit Ozempic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global warning regarding fake versions of weight loss injection Ozempic. The organisation has stated that the semaglutide product, the legitimate version of

How to say NO to Patients

Nurse prescriber Julie Scott explores the impact and necessity of saying ‘no’ to safeguard patient wellbeing and professional reputation As aesthetic practitioners, we’re often lauded for our contributions to building the self-esteem of our patients. Yet, there’s an aspect of …

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