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Aesthetic Medicine went to print], while 34% said they
were ready to open before, and 20% answered “later”. 60%
said they already had full PPE or have it on order ready
for opening, while 28% said they were waiting for clearer
guidelines.
When asked about rearranging their premises to
maximise social distancing, 65% said they plan to do so
and 27% answered that it’s not necessary in their clinic or
treatment space. 86% said practitioners and therapists
will wear masks, gloves and any other relevant PPE during
all treatments, and 69% plan to undertake refresher staff
training for updated health and safety regimes with team
members.
INDUSTRY GUIDANCE
After months of uncertainty, in May, some of the industry’s
leading associations and members’ groups released their
opinions and guidance on resuming clinical practice once
lockdown lifts. Here’s what they said [information updated at
the time Aesthetic Medicine went to print]:

JCCP (Joint Council of Cosmetic Practitioners)
The JCCP has produced an in-depth document designed
to ensure best practice is adopted as far as is reasonably
possible once clinics re-open. Covid-19 – Preparing your
place of work: covid-19 & return to practice states, “There
should be no compromise in safety for financial gain.” And,
“We cannot support a resumption of practice during the
Government-imposed lockdown or advise on specific dates
for reopening (although the Government have advised that
beauty salons will not open until at least the 4 July 2020).
“Government advice on resumption of practice should
form part of the decision to reopen, along with your ability
to implement an informed risk-assessed policy, and other
material factors that may impinge on your capacity to
perform safely and responsibly.”
The core principles behind the JCCP’s guidance has been
agreed by independent and expert opinion in the CPSA
(Cosmetic Practice standards Authority).

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