Code of Conduct

Professional conduct & patient safety

The CPD is described as a Professional Association for practitioners carrying out cosmetic treatments in the UK. It operates under a Code of Conduct intended to support patient safety across treatments undertaken by its members.

The CPD has a dual role

• To provide services and support to its members.
• To promote and support patient safety in non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Vision / Mission

To enhance the reputation of the professional association within the aesthetics sector by supporting non-medically qualified aesthetic cosmetic practitioners delivering high-quality services to the public in an ethical way through education, training, advocacy and member support.

The CPD and patient safety

The aesthetics industry in the UK has historically included areas without statutory regulation. The supplied Code of Conduct advises members of the public seeking aesthetic treatments to check a practitioner's qualifications, registration or professional memberships, ask for evidence of relevant standards, and seek patient recommendations where available.

Functions of the CPD

The Cosmetic Practitioners Database was established in 2017 to support a specialist community of non-medically qualified practitioners.

• Act as an expert resource for members.
• Provide best-practice guidance supporting safe and ethical practice.
• Provide continuing professional development.
• Give members access to sector information, business support, training, conferences and research.
• Facilitate networking, guidance and support, and help inform the public and media.
• Organise conferences, regional meetings, lectures, workshops and exhibitions.
• Work effectively with stakeholders and influence policy making.

Key underpinning statements

• Promote high standards of professional and aesthetic practice.
• Provide advice and policy guidance on education, training, standards and Codes of Practice.
• Promote clear standards for conduct, ethics, proficiency, education, training and continuing professional development.
• Hold members accountable to professional standards and deal fairly and proportionally with complaints and concerns.
• Develop member services that reflect a growing and changing membership.
• Strengthen the association's public and professional profile.
• Work with stakeholders and business partners to maximise benefits to members.
• Operate according to its constitution and recognised principles of good governance.

Key drivers of the strategy

Core strategic objectives

1. Develop a clear set of values and remit for the CPD.
2. Improve and grow high-quality support services and programmes.
3. Enhance the reputation of the CPD as a voice for aesthetic practitioners.
4. Grow membership numbers.
5. Strengthen national and regional practitioner support.
6. Maintain high-quality partnerships with external partners and sponsors.
7. Develop education, training and CPD functions.
8. Deliver effective communications using digital and traditional channels.
9. Maintain a sustainable business model.
10. Improve and update governance.

This page presents the Code of Conduct information supplied to Eternal Youth for publication and has been reorganised for readability.