News, Media & Events

Press releases, updates and news from the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners.

15Sept 2026
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JCCP appoints Lloyd Bracey as new Chair

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) has appointed Lloyd Bracey as its new Chair, bringing significant experience of governance, regulated environments, regulatory assurance, and strategic communication to the role.

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14Aug 2026

14 August 2026 · 1 min read

Wellness at What Cost? Building Trust in Health Advertising

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) is pleased to highlight the upcoming Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Industry Summit on Health and Wellbeing Advertising, taking place virtually on Thursday 1 October.

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6Aug 2026

6 August 2026 · 1 min read

Open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

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16Jul 2026

16 July 2026 · 2 min read

MHRA Strengthens Warnings for Botulinum Toxin Products Following Rare Cases of Iatrogenic Botulism

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) is advising all registrants who prescribe, administer or work with botulinum toxin products to review the latest Drug Safety Update (DSU) published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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29May 2026

29 May 2026 · 2 min read

Dental professionals. Scope of practice for cosmetic procedures.

The JCCP has received a number of enquiries and expressions of concern from dental professionals and others regarding the question of their General Dental Council (GDC) regulated ‘scope of practice’ when performing non-dental cosmetic procedures.

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12May 2026

12 May 2026 · 1 min read

Notice of Annual General meeting

Annual General meeting held on 21st May 2026 at 3pm.

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20Apr 2026

20 April 2026 · 5 min read

JCCP and BAAPS Raise Urgent Concerns Over Alleged Unregulated Surgical Procedures in the North-West of England.

The Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) are issuing a joint warning following serious concerns regarding an individual, Ms Luyen Vu, widely referred to on social media as the “bleph lady”, “Luyen”, or “Cindy” who is alleged to offer surgical cosmetic procedures in unregulated settings in the North West of England including renting rooms in aesthetic clinics.

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18Feb 2026

18 February 2026 · 3 min read

Women and Equalities Committee Warns of “Wild West” Cosmetic Sector and Calls on Government to Act Now

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has issued a stark warning to Government: regulation of the cosmetic procedures sector has failed to keep pace with rapid growth, leaving patients exposed to avoidable harm.

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4Feb 2026

4 February 2026 · 1 min read

Join the JCCP Team: Exciting Leadership Opportunities Available

These positions offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of cosmetic practice, uphold high professional standards, and contribute to the development and delivery of exceptional education and training within the sector.

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4Feb 2026

4 February 2026 · 2 min read

JCCP Announces Leadership Changes and Future Recruitment Plans

The JCCP celebrates its eighth anniversary in February 2026 as a registered charity.

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