Together again to celebrate the nursing profession

After 3 years, the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN) finally got to hold its autumn conference. Occurring in the midst of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, the conference was opened by Sharon Bennett, BACN chair, presenting a fitting tribute to Queen Elizabeth, who was a patron of many nursing organisations and supported nurses and related issues throughout her long reign. This followed with a minute's silence while images of Her Majesty meeting and honouring nurses flashed up on the big screen. There was also a book of condolences that delegates could add personal messages to, which has joined the national book of condolence.

This year, the venue was a new one to the BACN: the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. The first thing you noticed upon entering was the flower wall in the BACN colours, then there was the registration desk where delegate badges and goody bags could be collected. Despite having some teething issues with the audiovisual on the first day, this was rectified, and it did not detract from the very engaging programme.