Salford Public Health is taking the lead by generously offering free infection control training for beauty and non-surgical aesthetic therapists in advance of upcoming licensing requirements.
The training, which attracted local beauticians, salon owners including beauty consultants from high streets brands across the UK equipped practitioners with essential health protection and infection skills. In addition, attendees earned valuable CPD points, to ensure practices meet the highest safety standards.
The UK cosmetic and personal care sector contributes £24.5 billion to the UK GDP and generating £6.8 billion in tax revenue in 2022, according to the British Beauty Council.
A consultation for a licensing scheme in England for non-surgical cosmetic procedures ended in October 2023. Procedures included within the beauty and non-surgical aesthetic therapists licensing scheme are to be RAG rated depending on risk.
Councillor John Merry, Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing for Salford City Council, said: “With the rising popularity of procedures such as Botox and dermal fillers, we recognise the need for a robust regulatory framework to protect consumers. However, any licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures must strike a balance between protecting the public and respecting consumer choice while building confidence in the safety of the aesthetic industry and encouraging innovation.
We want everyone in Salford to live longer, healthier, and happier lives, and therefore whole heartedly support the introduction of stronger regulations for cosmetics licensing schemes in England if this ensures practitioners hold personal and premises licenses for specified cosmetic procedures, including injections to ensuring patient safety within the thriving beauty industry.”
Councillor Mishal Saeed, Executive Support for Social Care and Mental Health, also shared: “Fantastic to see Salford Public Health stepping up to ensure high safety standards in the beauty industry. Offering free infection control training to local beauty professionals not only raises awareness but will empower practitioners to protect their users.
Due to the high interest the first training session quickly booked out, however more sessions will be made available subject to demand. The training sessions will cover essential infection control practices and guidelines for beauty and non-surgical aesthetic therapists.
For more information, contact the Salford City Council Health Protection Team on 0161 793 3599.
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