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As everyone knows, the lack of protections in Scotland for patients having cosmetic procedures is something I have campaigned on for years.

It’s an issue that I feel very passionately about and will not stop campaigning on until we have meaningful change from our government. I have written to the government many times over the years and during the recent consultation I wrote to the minister for public health, Jenni Minto, on behalf of 20 of the most experienced doctors in aesthetic practice from all across Scotland explaining why - in very clear scientific terms - she has got it wrong with her current proposals to allow beauty therapists to continue injecting medicines and administering medical devices.

We have asked Jenni Minto to meet with us, to hear our perspective, but she continues to refuse to sit down and talk to us. In tonight’s STV news Donna has been exceptionally brave to speak on camera about the harm she has suffered as a result of a beautician, and the NHS care she has required, but sadly she is not alone.

There are so many Donnas who have been harmed in Scotland and we hear about it every day in our clinics across the country although the majority are too scared or embarrassed to speak out publicly and the government don’t want to listen to the professionals.

Whilst people like Donna continue to be harmed by the diabolical lack of regulation in Scotland, I will not stop campaigning. The government needs to act now to make injectable toxins and dermal fillers medic-only, bringing us in line with every other country in Europe, every state in America and every state in Australia.

Why don’t our government believe people in Scotland deserve the same protections as all of these other countries?

In case you missed it, here’s Dr Rhona & Dr Iain’s live Q&A on all things perimenopause, menopause and HRT. Thanks to everyone who joined and asked questions. We’ll be doing more of these so keep an eye out for the next one!

And if you’d like to know more about our menopause services, check out the link in our bio!

We’ve just announced our brand new women’s health service, and the first clinic we’re introducing is our menopause service.

Led by our consultant gynaecologist, Dr Iain Martin, our service is designed to deliver expert, evidence-based care for women navigating the menopause.

We’ve developed our service to give you access to expert advice and support with packages that put your priorities and goals at the heart of everything. From simple menopause consultations where we assess your symptoms and, where appropriate, make recommendations on HRT prescriptions, to more advanced consultations with investigations and tests to help you optimise your health, our priority is making sure you are listened to and feel heard.

We also know that continuity of care matters, so in addition to our menopause packages we’re delighted to announce our menopause subscription service, allowing you to have regular follow ups and ongoing care with the same specialist as your needs evolve.

If you’d like to know more about any of our packages, check the link in our bio to visit our website, or send us a message and we’d be delighted to help.