Sharron Brown

I am a BACN Nurse

» It doesn't matter if you are new to medical aesthetics or have been practising for years. Our values, ethics and competencies are underpinned by the desire to deliver high quality, patient-centred...

The BACN response to the DHSC consultation

»The Code does not place restrictions or limits on tasks, treatments or the practices of nurses. Therefore, any person who seeks information from a registered nurse, whether they embark on treatment...

Together again to celebrate the nursing profession

Updates and innovations in medical aesthetics

Bec Coleman has collated some data from our annual membership survey. Although there were only 121 respondents, we still managed to gather some interesting information about our members. The majority...

The true cost of the pandemic

Over 1 year ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic. Life as we knew it changed with this deadly virus that the science and medical communities knew little about. Most...

Changes in the aesthetic industry and the impact of lockdown on body image

There is a lot going on in the aesthetics industry. The Chartered Institute for Environmental Health (CIEH) has produced two reports focusing on how to improve the regulation of cosmetic treatments,...

Vaccinations: the incoming flu season and COVID-19

Meanwhile, the influenza season fast approaches, and we are still in the grips of a pandemic. Ensuring that we have the flu vaccine to reduce the risk of seasonal influenza is paramount. Analysis of...

Unmasking the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic

The BACN is in the process of developing a medical model for aesthetic treatments to help in daily clinical practice, spearheaded by one of our highly experienced nurse members..

Suggested operational plan guidelines for COVID-19

The BACN recognises the risks associated with delivering medical aesthetic treatments and understands the concern and anxieties associated with working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal has been...

COVID-19 update: working together and flattening the curve

For those who are in self-isolation, there are a plethora of websites and webinars offering online teaching. Check out the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) Facebook or Instagram pages for...