Preparing for the challenges ahead

Operational guidelines detailing safe practice for aesthetic practitioners have been well received

The British Association of Aesthetic Nurses (BACN) was hit particularly hard by COVID-19, as the lockdown came just as our annual renewal process was about to begin in April 2020. The BACN depends on memberships to deliver its wide-ranging services and, overnight, this source of income collapsed, as members rightly focused on the impact of shutting down businesses. Many of our nurses also returned to the NHS, and we applaud them for taking that action. We have some amazing stories of how our nurses have responded.

The BACN board acted quickly and developed a plan to ensure the survival of the BACN and to maintain contact with our members. Unfortunately, we had to make the difficult decision to furlough our Head Office team, like many of the businesses in aesthetics. The great news is the amazing response of our members and the huge voluntary effort made by the board, regional leaders and our Chief Executive Officer. Due to this response, we have been able to continue functioning as an association and to maintain a communication platform with our members.