Between 4 ?June and 14? July?2025, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed 38 cases of iatrogenic botulism in England, which were traced to unlicensed or counterfeit botulinum toxin injections in nonclinical settings1,2. As the Joint Council for Cosmetic, Practitioners (JCCP), British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM), British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) and Save Face warn, only licensed products, qualified practitioners, and accredited clinics can keep you safe.
Read MoreThe Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) have entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reflecting a shared commitment to raising standards and enhancing public protection within the UK’s aesthetic sector.
Read MoreThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported an investigation into a series of iatrogenic botulism cases associated with cosmetic botulinum toxin injections across England. Between 4 June and 14 July 2025, a total of 38 cases were identified, with the majority (29) concentrated in the North East region.
Read MoreThis article, explores the background, rationale, and scope of the change, distinguishes legal permissibility from professional obligation, examines its impact on all clinical roles, and offers practical guidance to safeguard your registration.
Read MoreThe Scottish Government’s proposals—shaped by over 2,200 responses and extensive stakeholder engagement—lay the foundation for a new legislative framework to regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including injectables and advanced skin treatments.
Read MoreJCCP Approved Ofqual Awarding Organisations for Safe and Skilled Aesthetic Practice
Read MoreThe JCCP encourages members of the public to ensure that they receive a face-to-face consultation with a prescribing professional in advance of a botulinum toxin procedure.
Read MoreArticle by JCCP KOL Dr Selena Langdon
Read MoreAs a JCCP Key Opinion Leader, Jen will contribute her unique combination of clinical and medico legal expertise to support the Council’s work on raising standards and protecting patients.
Read MoreDr Colville brings a wealth of experience to the role, with over 18 years in clinical practice.
Read MoreThe Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and Environmental Health professionals across the UK have welcomed the decision of Manchester Civil Justice Centre to issue a court order banning Ricky Sawyer from conducting or facilitating cosmetic procedures anywhere in England and Wales until 27 May 2028.
Read MoreMinutes of Annual General Meeting - 22nd May 2025
Read MoreThis year, the JCCP has focused on raising awareness of professional standards and supporting education and training across the industry. By expanding its Education & Training Register, the organisation continues to ensure that practitioners meet rigorous national benchmarks, helping to build public confidence in the sector.
Read MorePsychological Aspects in Aesthetics, By Julie Scott. A special presentation created in support of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Read MorePremises standards play a crucial role in ensuring a safe environment for non-surgical aesthetic treatments. At present, the premises where such procedures are carried out can vary significantly; ranging from practitioners' or patients’ homes to CQC-registered clinics. Regardless of the setting, the physical space where these treatments occur must meet high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety.
Read MoreThe Bill will introduce new regulations for the delivery of non-surgical procedures carried out for cosmetic or lifestyle purposes. Its primary focus is to enhance public safety by ensuring that these services are provided in appropriately registered premises and by providers who meet enforced standards.
Read MoreOn 22nd May 2025 the JCCP will be hosting their Annual General Meeting.
Read MoreFrom 1 June 2025, nursing and midwifery prescribers will be required to consult with people face-to-face before issuing prescriptions for these procedures.
Read MoreBy Julie Scott RGN NIP
Read MoreWhat Are Regenerative and Preventative Aesthetic Treatments?
Read MoreLondon, UK – February 2025 – Menopause in Aesthetics 2025 (MiA) has wrapped up another hugely successful event, marking a milestone in menopause education.
Read MoreBy Dr. Patrick Treacy
Read MoreOur Policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion underpins everything we do. It is a fundamental part of who we are and how we operate
Read MoreThe JCCP’s online complaints portal has been shortlisted for the Best Initiative/Strategic Project category at the 2025 Aesthetics Awards. This groundbreaking initiative was designed to address a critical need within the aesthetics sector: ensuring public safety through improved mechanisms for raising complaints and concerns.
Read MoreEnsuring safe prescribing standards in the cosmetic sector: The JCCP supports NMC’s determinations on a recent Fitness to Practice case relating to remote prescribing and delegation
Read MoreThe Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) is proud to announce its recognition as a finalist in the Best Initiative/Strategic Project category at the 2025 Aesthetics Awards
Read MoreThe proposals outlined in the consultation paper for a new scheme of licensing and regulation would require both a premises and practitioner licence to undertake lower risk procedures, with higher risk procedures restricted to a regulated setting.
Read MoreThe Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled against Therapie Clinic UK following complaints from the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and Laser Clinics UK about a paid-for Facebook advertisement promoting "Cosmetic Injections."
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Read MoreThe Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) proudly reflects on a year of significant progress and impact within the non-surgical cosmetic industry. Together, we have advanced safety, regulation, and professionalism, bringing us closer to a safer and more ethical sector. Here are our key highlights.
Read MoreThis year has marked significant progress in collaboration, awareness, and enforcement.
Read MoreAs the attention of regulators and enforcement officers now focuses on the products used and their provenance, the JCCP continues to advise practitioners to be diligent in their procurement practices. We understand the legislative complexities that apply, but there are straightforward measures that can be taken to ensure safety and compliance with the law. The following video highlights these measures.
Read MoreThe JCCP and the BAHRS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to work together to promote best practice and standards in the field of hair restoration surgery linked to a joint commitment to public protection and patient safety.
Read MoreSunderland tragedy highlights need for stricter controls on weight-loss injections, as the JCCP urges medical oversight and warns of severe health risks from unlicensed treatments.
Read MoreCelebrating 1,000 registrants: A landmark achievement for JCCP
Read MoreWhen treating menopausal patients, cosmetic practitioners must adopt a specialised approach that considers the unique physiological and emotional challenges of this life stage.
Read MoreFor some women, hormones can play a pivotal role in the underlying motivation to address visible signs of aging during menopause. For practitioners, understanding the cognitive changes of menopausal patients is crucial to providing effective and compassionate care.
Read MoreThis guidance document has been prepared at the request of the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) and the British Beauty Council (BBC)
Read MoreThe JCCP has been actively involved in seeking the introduction of regulation to restrict procedures such as Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) and others across the aesthetics sector.
Read MoreA partnership that promises to usher in a new era of excellence and patient safety in the cosmetic industry.
Read MoreThe Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has welcomed Julie Scott, a distinguished figure in the field of aesthetic nursing, as their latest Key Opinion Leader (KOL).
Read MoreJCCP welcomes Dr. Patrick Treacy as Key Opinion Leader
Read MoreWeight loss injections under scrutiny
Read MoreJCCP welcomes Mr Dalvi Humzah as Key Opinion Leader
Read MoreThis comprehensive guide highlights essential standards and suggestions for practitioners in the constantly changing aesthetic field, stressing the significant role of appropriate insurance and professional behaviour.
Read MoreGlutathione and unlicensed medicines used in cosmetic procedures.
Read MoreJoin more than 2,000 women for the Menopause Revolution.
Read MoreMinutes of Annual General Meeting - 12th June 2024
Read More12 June 2024, Caroline Larissey, Chief Executive of the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF), has announced her decision to step down from her role at the Joint Council for Cosmetic Procedures (JCCP) after five years.
Read MoreUKI launches new campaign to educate and empower patients over 18 years of age as demand for medical aesthetic treatments grows
Read MoreIn a span of 24 hours, the JCCP has dealt with two distinct cases involving practitioners who have been unlawfully giving Kenalog® injections to children. This poses a significant safeguarding concern for children.
Read MoreSince June 2023, the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has been alerted directly to several instances of illegal promotion of the Kenalog injection, a treatment for hay fever.
Read MoreAcquisition Aesthetics Achieves JCCP Accreditation
Read MoreNotice of Annual General Meeting - 12th June 2024
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of being a part of the JCCP?
Read MoreJCCP Public Narrative
Read MoreOTHM Level 7 Diploma in Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies
Read MorePlease click here to view our December Newsletter.
Read MorePost Graduate Diploma/MSc in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine
Read MoreThe Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against a cosmetic training company in the North West of England following an intervention from the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP).
Read MoreThe JCCP presents its response to the Government’s first public consultation document with the aim of informing and determining the standard, type and content of the new practitioner license.
Read MoreThe government consultation on a new licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Read MoreLandmark ASA rulings on ads promoting treatment in Türkiye
Read MoreKey messages behind the Government's consultation on non-surgical cosmetic regulation
Read MoreBig shake up for the cosmetics sector
Read MorePrescribing weight loss procedures in the cosmetic sector.
Read MoreSurvey underlines need for new licencing system
Read MoreConsidering your first cosmetic procedure?
Read MoreCrack down on illegal cosmetic procedure ads
Read MoreSuper car seized in illegal cosmetics raid
Read MoreGovernment commits to public consultation
Read MoreHamilton Fraser announces the Aesthetic Business Conference 2023: Prepare for the future of aesthetics
Read MoreThis content was co-created with a diverse group of parents who know the challenge of modern parenting first-hand. We hope it provides a starting point for parents to navigate the topic of body image with their 'tweens' and teens.
Read MoreThe minutes of the Annual General Meeting held remotely on Thursday 25th May.
Read MoreWe all have our ups and downs on the journey to self-acceptance. It takes practice and time, and everyone’s paths are different. Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy sense of self.
Read MoreSupporting patient mental health in aesthetics and patient journey - Hamilton Fraser
Read MoreNotice of Annual General Meeting - 25th May 2023
Read MoreA Memorandum of Understanding between the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the General Medical Council (GMC)
Read MorePractitioner Registrant Briefing Document - May 2023
Read MoreThis important and awaited Government response was published on the 2nd February by the Department of Health and Social Care in response to recommendations set down by the Health and Social Care Select Committee last August.
Read MoreThe JCCP, British Beauty Council, and the Chartered Institute for Environmental Health (CIEH) have received assurance from the UK Government that it’s committed to the licensing of the non-surgical aesthetics sector in England.
Read MoreCollaboration between JCCP, BAAPS and University College London to identify extent of challenges faced by members of the public following the receipt of cosmetic injectable procedures
Read MoreFirst may we wish all of our Registrants and partners a most enjoyable and restful festive season. Since my last newsletter the JCCP has successfully negotiated a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Chartered Institute for Environmental Health and has continued its active engagement with the NMC, GMC, GDC, GPhC, The British Beauty Council (BBC) and with the MHRA
DownloadThe JCCP have today released three new documents via the website. These documents provide updated guidance surrounding Premises Standards, a Good Practice Guide for Education and Training Courses, as well as a simplified application form for Training and Education providers who wish to be approved by the JCCP.
Read MoreMinutes of the November 2022 JCCP Trustee Board Meeting
Read MoreProfessor Geraldine Walters CBE PhD RN, Executive Director, Professional Practice at the NMC has today issued further clarification on prescribing and has made specific reference to prescribing non-surgical medicinal products being used for cosmetic and aesthetic purposes
Read MoreUpdates on licensing and other related regulatory activity
Read MoreJCCP (Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners) release 2021-2022 Annual Report
Read More‘Regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures within a year to prevent exploitation, urge MPs’
Read MoreThe minutes of the Annual General Meeting held remotely on Wednesday 13th July.
Read MoreThe British Beauty Council held a online webinar to discuss the 'The Future of Aesthetics. In this webinar they discussed all the information and details they know about the upcoming licensing regulation.
Read MoreThe new Health and Care Act 2022 gives the Government powers to introduce a licensing scheme for practitioners who operate in England. Work is now underway to decide what the licensing scheme will look like. This will then be introduced via secondary legislation. The timescale for this is yet to be outlined.
Read MoreRepresentatives from the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), along with corporate partners from pharma companies, pharmacies, and legal specialists met with the Right Honourable Maria Caulfield at the Conservative Health Group at the House of Commons on Tuesday 14th June 2022 to discuss a range of issues associated with the call for regulation of the non-surgical aesthetics sector in England.
Read MoreSir Bruce Keogh’s report into the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions singled out dermal fillers as a “crisis waiting to happen”. This was corroborated by a British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons survey which found 69% of its surgeons had seen patients presenting with complications following temporary fillers, and 49% had seen complications following semi- or permanent fillers.
Read MoreHow can I get safe treatment?
Read MoreOn 13th July the JCCP will be hosting their Annual General Meeting.
Read MoreComplete ban on remote prescribing of botox recommended in new JCCP guidance.
Read MoreThe recent aesthetic sector licencing amendment contained within the Health and Care Act (2022) and the enactment of the Botulinum Toxins and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act (2021) have caused prescribing in cosmetic procedures to come under close scrutiny.
Read MoreFace 2022 - Moving towards safer regulation - consideration of contemporary issues relating to Licensing and National Standard setting
Read MoreThe JCCP and CIEH have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to work together to promote best practice and standards in the aesthetic and beauty industries linked to a joint commitment to public protection and patient safety.
Read MoreThe recent aesthetic sector licencing amendment contained within the Health and Care Act (2022) and the enactment of the Botulinum Toxins and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act (2021) have caused prescribing in cosmetic procedures to come under close scrutiny. Discussions in both Houses of the Lords and Commons have been openly critical with regard to standards of prescribing for cosmetic procedures, presenting clear implications for professional and industry credibility and for patient safety.
Read MoreWe are really pleased to share some news from the Mental Health Foundation: Their newest online learning course launches today with Future Learn titled ‘Body Image and Mental Health in Young People’.
Read MoreThe public are at risk when viewing ads for Non Surgical Aesthetic Procedures and Cosmetic Surgery. Increasing reports on complications and injuries mean that a risk logo would remind the public to research the procedure, related risks and complications about the treatment they may be considering.
Read MoreThe Clinical Advisory Group for the JCCP established a subgroup to investigate the use of energy-based devices in the UK cosmetic sector and possible improvements to patient safety.
Read MoreThe JCCP has been working with CDM – a London based, international health agency – on the development of an information website for members the general public who are seeking to access non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The site is called: JCCP & me
Read MoreThe JCCP and the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) are sister organisations. The CPSA is an expert group of clinical specialists, with patient/public representation, that prioritises experience, evidence and patient safety.
Read MoreVirtual meeting to discuss 'The Future of Regulation and Oversight for Public Protection within the Aesthetics Sector' held on Monday 11th July 2022.
Read MoreThe JCCP held their Education and Training Webinar on Wednesday 16th March over Microsoft Teams.
Read MoreWe are one of 20 organisations supporting better public safety in aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Thank you to the Government for agreeing an amendment to the Health and Care Bill.
Read MoreThe amendment to introduce a national licensing system for aesthetics was passed in the House of Lords last night – see final statement from Lord Kamall.
Read MoreThe public will be protected against botched botulinum toxin and fillers, as the government confirms its intention to introduce a licensing regime for non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Read MoreThe Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has today called for the statutory regulation of cosmetic treatments involving injectables, fillers, invasive lasers, ‘deep’ peels and other invasive treatments and says these should only be administered by regulated healthcare professionals.
Read MoreAs part of its ‘Marketing and Communications Plan’ the JCCP has established the role of ‘Key Opinion Leader’ (KOL). This role has been designed to enable some of the most influential people in the non-surgical and hair restoration surgery specialisms to sign up to the core values of the JCCP and where appropriate to reflect these values in statements, presentations and other interactions with the aesthetic world and media.
Read MoreIn a joint mission to improve patient safety and public protection, the UK’s leading clinic group, sk:n, has announced its partnership with the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) in the hope that this new union will accelerate regulation in the aesthetics industry.
Read MoreThe JCCP has raised concerns with Government that currently there is no legal requirement for non-healthcare practitioners to have medical insurance cover for non-surgical procedures that they provide to members of the public. Evidence exists to confirm that where medical insurance is provided for both health care and non-heath care practitioners the actual amount of medical indemnity cover provided may be inadequate to meet the actual costs associated with successful litigation claims.
Read MoreThe JCCP has raised concerns with Government that currently there is no legal requirement for non-healthcare practitioners to have medical insurance cover for non-surgical procedures that they provide to members of the public.
Read MoreThe JCCP has received several expressions of concern relating to the supply and prescribing of unlicensed botulinum toxins such as ‘Botulax’ from Korea. In response, the JCCP Clinical Advisory Group has reviewed the position of all relevant regulators with a view to outlining a common position as the basis for this statement. This paper has been subject to review by statutory regulators including MHRA, GMC and NMC.
Read MoreThe JCCP has been working with other sector based organizations, national influencers and a cross party group of MPs to table an amendment to the Health and Care Bill, which would enable Secretary of State to introduce a licensing scheme for non-surgical aesthetic cosmetic procedures in England. The new system should help to better regulate cosmetic practitioners, to ensure that they have appropriate qualifications, competencies and skills to practice safely.
Read MoreThe JCCP is very aware of the prescribing issues raised by the Sunday Times investigatory report that was published this weekend.
Read MoreCosmetic procedures - both surgical and not - receive an ever-increasing amount of public attention in the UK as the array of tweaks and adjustments on offer to the consumer have become more popular and normalised with time.
Read MoreJCCP response on social media post – Should dermal fillers be reclassified as prescription only devices?
Read MoreFactsheet for healthcare professionals, professional bodies representing healthcare professionals and the healthcare regulatory bodies.
Read MoreJCCP comment on the social media posts regarding changes to our register.
Read MoreThe JCCP has launched a new Corporate Membership Programme (CMP) which has been designed to enable commercial businesses and other stakeholders in the non-surgical cosmetic and hair restoration sector to work with the JCCP to improve and promote patient safety and public awareness of all aspects of the non-surgical aesthetics and hair restoration sector and to access a range of benefits and services to be provided by (and in association with) the JCCP.
Read MoreThe purpose of this notice is to remind all aesthetic practitioners that this Act is coming into force on the 1st of October this year and has implications for all practitioners, irrespective of whether they treat persons under the age of eighteen or not!
Read MoreAmendment to the Health and Care Bill to improve the safety and regulation of cosmetic treatments
Read MoreCome to our webinar explaining the updated framework on Thursday, 23 September 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Read MoreOne of the UK's biggest medical aesthetics events is back on Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October in the Excel centre, London
Read MoreThe JCCP is delighted to welcome MAP-IQ as a new JCCP approved RPEL education and training provider.
Read MoreWe are delighted to announce that our very own Prof David Sines will be speaking on the 'Regulation Panel Discussion' at this year's BCAM Virtual Conference.
Read MoreThe JCCP has now completed an exercise with CPSA colleagues and the British Association of Dermatologists to review the alignment between the GMC Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Specialist Register membership requirements with regard to both knowledge and practice competencies against the CPSA Standards (2018) and against the JCCP (2018) Competency Framework.
Read MoreACE Group World is the largest non-surgical aesthetic membership organisation within the UK with over 2,500 members and attracting more than 50 new members each week.
Read MoreMinutes of Annual General Meeting - 28.07.2021
Read MoreThe JCCP’s call for tighter regulation comes on the day the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing publishes its report (to read click here) on a long running inquiry into aesthetic cosmetic procedures. The APPG recommends a national licensing regime to be introduced across England with certain minimum qualification standards for practitioners carrying out aesthetic treatments but it falls short of statutory regulation.
Read MoreConcluding report: Inquiry into advanced aesthetic non-surgical cosmetic treatments
Read MoreNew advice about how to feel good about our bodies and how to make informed decisions about cosmetic treatments is being launched today by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), supported by the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the British Beauty Council.
Read More‘Professor David Sines CBE Chair of the JCCP appeared in the above Sky News report on the 3rd of July and alongside the Hon. Judith Cummins MP highlighted the appalling and unacceptable practices being performed and proliferated by many unregulated training providers who operate increasingly within the aesthetic training industry.
Read MoreAnnual General meeting held on Wednesday 28th Julu 2021 at 1pm.
Read MoreThe JCCP has continued to function actively throughout the last 12 months and has issued a newsletter with an update on all the work which has been going on.
Read MoreThe JCCP has undertaken to make a purposeful evidence-based contribution to create both understanding and insight into the nature of aesthetic treatments to create a single, robust position that can apply to all practitioners undertaking any procedure within the non-surgical aesthetic sector.
Read MoreThe scope of this document covers any consultation or procedure undertaken for aesthetic purposes whether it has therapeutic benefits or not.
Read MoreThe JCCP is delighted to announce the formal approval of two new Awarding Organisations and their associated Level 7 qualifications.
Read MoreWe were very pleased to see Government support for the Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Filler (Children) Private Members’ Bill in the last parliamentary session, which is an issue that has brought together Members of Parliament from all political parties.
Read MoreThe JCCP is delighted to announce that from May 1st, 2021 practitioners can apply to register with Learna’s new JCCP Fast Track Assessment (FTA) which has been specifically designed for aesthetic practitioners who are seeking to register with the JCCP.
Read MoreThe JCCP and the MHRA have signed a memorandum of understanding to improve collaboration. Together we will improve public protection and consumer safety in the aesthetic industry through positive engagement between our two organisations; working towards the promotion of safer medical devices and medicines and examples of best and safe practice within the aesthetic industry.
Read MoreThe Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners welcomes the GMC guidance for the management of medicines and devices, which comes into effect on 5th April 2021.
Read MoreThis revised guidance document builds on and updates the outcome of a co-ordinated effort undertaken earlier this year by the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), with support from sk:n, to ensure, as far as is reasonably possible, best practice is adopted when working in pandemic conditions under Government approval.
Read MoreThe guidance document was produced to assist aesthetic practitioners to deliver effective treatments as safely as possible within the context of a carefully prepared practice environment and in such a manner that would seriously minimize risks of contracting Covid-19 for patients, practitioners and their employees.
Read MoreThe Joint Council For Cosmetic Practitioners is an organisation working closely with government and national bodies seeking greater regulation on non-surgical aesthetic treatments and hair restoration surgery in the UK.
Read MoreThe JCCP Clinical Advisory Group will provide advice on clinical governance and ‘clinically’ related matters to inform the JCCP Trustee Board with regard to public protection and patient safety. It will seek to ensure that the views and experiences of members of the public and clinicians inform all aspects of the JCCP’s work programme.
Read MoreThe guidance document was produced to assist aesthetic practitioners to deliver effective treatments as safely as possible within the context of a carefully prepared practice environment and in such a manner that would seriously minimize risks of contracting Covid-19 for patients, practitioners and their employees.
Read MoreAdvisory notice: Potential reaction between dermal fillers and Coronavirus vaccine.
Read MoreGiven the Government announcement of January 4th 2021 which introduces new national restrictions, the JCCP has again reviewed its position.
Read MoreThe JCCP and the RSPH have determined to work together to encourage public protection and consumer safety in the aesthetic industry and to encourage positive engagement between the two organisations towards the promotion of examples of best and safe practice within the aesthetic beauty industry.
Read MoreFollowing on from the JCCP’s decision in July 2018 to restrict registration for both botulinum toxin and dermal filler injections to Healthcare Professionals only, the board have reviewed and upheld this stance until August 2022, when a review will once again take place. Should there be a substantial change in Government policy or new evidence to inform this decision prior to this date, the Council will of course bring the review forward.
Read MoreDavid Sines provided a summary of the activity at the JCCP up until December 2019. Members noted the excellent progress made and placed on record thanks to David Sines for his contribution as the Executive Chair. David Sines thanked all Board Trustees for their support and inputs.
Read MoreInformation on the new national restrictions, including what they mean for working from home and business closures, why they are being introduced and the financial support available.
Read MoreDuring the second Government ‘lock down’ period, as ever, safety of the patient, public and the practitioner is central to all that we do.
Read MoreIn the absence of definitive government and professional advice, these guidelines are designed to provide you with a range of basic principles to achieve a standard of safety within the limits of our shared current understanding.
Read MoreCOVID-19 secure guidance for employers, employees and the self-employed.
Read MoreParliament debated a Private Members Bill on Friday 16th October 2020 looking at the issue of providing aesthetic treatments to under 18’s.
Read MoreThe Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners is delighted to announce new members of its register of approved regulated qualifications in aesthetics and providers of those qualifications.
Read MoreThe founders of the Black Aesthetics Advisory Board provide practical tips on how the industry can band together to help improve diversity within the field and support practitioner and patients with skin colour.
Read MoreThe JCCP Practitioner Register Committee (PRC) met regularly until March, 2020 when the challenges associated with Covid-19 required the Committee to revert to virtual meeting contact with Committee members. The JCCP Trustee Board has continued to meet via Microsoft Teams continuously throughout the Covid period.
Read MoreAnnual General meeting held on Wednesday 23rd September 2020 at 12pm - 1pm.
Read MoreThe JCCP has recently undertaken a strategic review of voluntary registers in the aesthetics sector including their activities, the role they play and their significance to the public.
Read MoreFrom Saturday August 15th all close contact services, including cosmetic facial treatments may resume. From this date, JCCP registrants may commence the provision of all facial procedures, including injectables, which are assessed as ‘purely cosmetic’, that is, that are not considered to be associated with any identifiable medically related benefit.
Read MoreThe JCCP recently compiled an extensive but clear document outlining to the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) for Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing the issues that lie within the Aesthetics sector and the solutions we believe necessary to eradicate the risks that they pose to members of the public seeking treatments.
Read MoreThe JCCP has engaged in discussion with the Department of Health and Social Care, Professional Statutory Regulators and Trading Standards Officials to seek confirmation of the Council’s previous stated position of whether it remains permissible at this time for registered healthcare clinicians to undertake and perform health-related aesthetic procedures from their clinical premises.
Read MoreThe JCCP is aware that some confusion and concern has arisen in the sector following the Government’s latest update from Public Health England regarding returning to practice during phase 3 of lockdown restrictions in England.
Read MoreThe primary aim of the JCCP is to enable the public to be more informed about the risks associated with aesthetic/cosmetic treatments and to clearly identify safer and appropriately trained practitioners who practise in these areas of specialist treatment. In order to achieve these aims the JCCP established a Government (Professional Standards Authority – PSA) approved Practitioner Register.
Read MoreUpdate for practitioners on part 1 of the JCCP register, who propose to resume practice from July 4th.
Read MoreThe JCCP are currently unable to provide explicit advice when practices can reopen.
Read MoreThe JCCP has sought advice from the GMC on cosmetic practitioners returning to work during COVID-19. The GMC does not make service provision decisions, offer legal advice, or comment on the specific circumstances of each clinic wishing to reopen. However, the GMC advised us how it would respond to any doctors considering reopening cosmetic clinics based on existing provisions within their guidance.
Read MoreThe following is an overview of updates relating to the following JCCP documents: Preparing for return to practice Navigating the challenges raised regarding returning to work safely. These updates have been incorporated into the documents. For those already familiar with them, this update may be read independently.
Read MoreLast week the JCCP released a document ‘Preparing Your Place of Work: Covid-19 & Return to Practice’. This guidance document was produced to assist aesthetic practitioners to map and commence preparations to deliver effective treatments as safely as possible within the context of a carefully prepared practice environment and in such a manner that would seriously minimise risks of contracting Covid-19 for patients, practitioners and their employees.
Read MoreJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) – Preparing your Place of Work - Covid-19 and Return to Practice Guidelines
Read MoreThis guidance document is the outcome of a co-ordinated effort undertaken by the Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), with support from sk:n, to ensure, as far as is reasonably possible, best practice is adopted when returning after the Government currently imposed lockdown.
Read MoreAdvice to practitioners on COVID-19 from the JCCP & CPSA.
Read MoreA JCCP update and response from our chair Prof David Sines to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read MoreJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) And Committee of Advertising Issue New Enforcement Notice on the Advertisement of Prescription Only Medicines in Aesthetics
Read MoreUpdate from Dr Anne McNall, Trustee and Chair of Education & Training Committee JCCP and Sally Taber, Trustee JCCP with lead responsibility for misleading advertising.
Read MoreThe JCCP Practitioner Register Committee (PRC) has met regularly during this period and has been provided with legal advice from Bevan Brittan (our legal advisers) to enable us to fully embed the Council’s Fitness to Practise (FtP) Rules (copies of which may be found on the JCCP website).
Read MoreThe Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) has been formally recognised as a charity (no. 1186220). We were added to the Register of Charities in November this year and details are available on the Charity Commission website.
Read MoreIn applying this guidance in practice, pharmacist prescribers must be able to justify their decisions and use their professional judgement in the person’s best interests.
Read MoreJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) publish guidelines on ‘Adjunctive Therapies and Orphan Treatments’.
Read MoreThe JCCP believes in open, transparent, courteous and professional use of social media platforms.
Read MoreJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) complaints prompt Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Investigation into Aesthetic Training Companies
Read MorePress Release 30- Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) – Publication on Guidance for Responsible Prescribing for Cosmetic Practitioners
Read MoreJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and British Beauty Council (BBC) sign Memorandum of Understanding
Read MoreOne of the key recommendations included in the 2015 HEE Report called for the established of statutory regulation for the sector and for the immediate creation of a voluntary register. The JCCP fulfils such a function.
Read MoreJCCP approves annual accounts and annual report at the AGM on 22 May 2019
Read MoreChair of the JCCP Professor David Sines explains how the organisation hopes to enforce protection and safety of patients through its Code of Practice
Read MoreWe want to ensure that people who are considering cosmetic procedures have all the information they need ahead of making any decisions about their care.
Read MoreGovernment launches campaign to make sure people know the risks of cosmetic procedures and where to find the information they need to make informed decisions about their care.
Read MoreThe Department of Health & Social Care have produced some top tips for members of the public looking to undertake a cosmetic procedure.
Read MoreThe JCCP has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with 'Transform' with the aim of working together to ensure that persons who seek cosmetic services from 'Transform' can be assured that their employees who meet the JCCP's Competence Standards are proficient practitione
Read MoreProf Powis, medical director at NHS England, wants professionals who provide procedures such as fillers and injections to join the new Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners.
Read MoreHEE STANDARDS ARE A THING OF THE PAST: Explaining how the new JCCP Competency Framework supersedes the HEE Education and Training Standards
Read MoreThe JCCP is delighted to announce its first major partnership with a national chain of clinics/hospitals providing non-surgical treatments – Transform.
Read More2018 saw much change and lively debate in the field of aesthetic medicine. In this article, David Sines, rounds up last year's work, and sets out key areas of focus for the group in 2019
Read MoreThe JCCP and the CQC jointly hosted a meeting of representatives from a range of organizations to explore and consider what is currently happening in the area of lifestyle choices and cosmetic interventions.
Read MoreHouse of Commons – Westminster Debate – 13/02/2019 – Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures: Regulation
Read MoreMemorandum of Understanding agreed between the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP).
Read MoreMemorandum of Understanding agreed between the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)
Read MoreMemorandum of Understanding agreed between the General Dental Council (GDC)and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)
Read MoreMemorandum of Understanding agreed between the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)
Read MoreMemorandum of Understanding agreed between the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)
Read MoreMemorandum of Understanding agreed between the SQA Accreditation and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP)
Read MorePress Release 22: JCCP Policy Statement – JCCP Registers - December 2018
Read MoreJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) – Announces Appointment of New Trustees
Read MoreA memorandum of understanding between the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Read MorePress Release 14 Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) – New JCCP Competency Framework for Aesthetic Practice supersedes HEE standards.
Read MorePress Release 15- Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) – Announces First Wave of Approved Education and Training Provider Organisations.
Read MoreChanges to the Practitioner Register - Statement on Entry to Part Two of the JCCP Register – Non-Clinical
Read MoreJCCP Education and Training Events
DownloadSorting fact from fiction.
Read MoreA Memorandum of Understanding between the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the General Medical Council (GMC)
Read MoreJCCP Practitioner Register - Statement on Categories of Membership
DownloadIndependent quality mark for Cosmetic Practitioners – The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners
DownloadJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) awarded Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Status.
Read MoreJCCP Training and Education Events
Read MoreJCCP Registers Going Liveon the 1st March 2018
Read MoreEstablishing the JCCP – Grant from the Department of Health
Read MoreJCCP and CPSA confirm position on hair restoration surgery
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