‘Somebody is sitting in the shade today because somebody planted a tree a long time ago’ is one of many quotes made by Warren Buffet – American investor, entrepreneur and businessman with a net worth in the region of $138 billion. It is a great favourite of mine for it simply reminds me of why I passionately believe in medical photography within clinical practice across the continuum of care.

Foresight ‘the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future’ – and Hindsight ‘Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed’ must never been confused in clinical practice.

Hindsight – ‘is the ability to understand, after something has happened, what should have been done or what caused the event – Collins English Dictionary Medical imaging/photography ‘Providing the Evidence in the support and delivery of clinical Excellence’ a thousand words in one digital image.

As nurses, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care and maintaining safe practices. In the NHS, we benefit from established safety mechanisms such as risk assessments, incident management, and infection control that help protect both patients and staff. However, in private practice, what systems are in place to ensure the same level of safety?

This session will explore how aligning your practice with the CQC guidelines and inspection strategies can provide an added layer of protection for nurses in private practice, ultimately helping to safeguard your NMC PIN.

This session explores the critical connection between internal health, particularly gut health and targeted supplementation, and the effectiveness of aesthetic treatments and overall longevity. A core concept is a connection between internal vitality and external radiance, with discussions on how optimising gut health and nutrient intake supports cellular longevity and a youthful appearance. Importantly, the session will stress the necessity of an individualised approach to supplementation and gut health strategies, recognising that each person's needs are unique.