Why Choose No1 Urban Aesthetics?
- Becky Beckett
- 2 days ago
- 7 min read
Clinical Standards, Transparent Prescribing, Responsible Practice — In Newcastle-under-Lyme
In a market filled with options, aesthetics can quickly feel transactional.
Scrolling. Comparing. Booking.
But aesthetic medicine — when practised properly — is not transactional at all.
It is clinical decision-making. It is pharmacology. It is anatomical understanding. It is risk awareness. It is professional accountability.
Here in Newcastle-under-Lyme and across Staffordshire, patients are increasingly informed. They ask better questions. They expect clarity around qualifications, prescribing, and product sourcing.
That shift is welcome.
Because transparency is not a marketing tactic. It is a clinical responsibility.
Understanding Prescribing in UK Aesthetics
Botulinum toxin (anti-wrinkle injections) is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) in the UK.
In plain terms, you cannot be “approved” for toxin via a quick online form, a text message, or a remote sign-off.
UK professional regulators are explicit: the prescriber must carry out an in-person consultation with a physical examination before prescribing botulinum toxin for cosmetic use.
Doctors (GMC): must physically examine the patient and must not prescribe injectable cosmetic medicines by telephone, video link or online for patients they have not examined.
Dentists (GDC): must not remote prescribe for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Nurse and midwife prescribers (NMC): are required to consult face to face before prescribing non-surgical cosmetic medicines.
Pharmacist prescribers (GPhC): should only prescribe non-surgical cosmetic products after a physical examination; remote consultation is not appropriate.
Why is this so strict?
Because safe prescribing in aesthetics requires:
Confirmation of identity
Full medical history review and contraindication screening
A physical assessment of facial anatomy
A proper risk / benefit discussion and informed consent
A clinically accountable decision that the treatment is appropriate
Anything less is not “modern convenience” — it is a shortcut.
And shortcuts in prescribing can place patient safety at risk and expose the prescriber to serious professional consequences.
At No.1 Urban Aesthetics, prescribing authority is held in-house through Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) leadership.
This means:
Your consultation and prescribing assessment are completed face to face
Independent prescribing authority sits within the clinical team
There is no separate prescriber consultation fee
Clinical accountability remains within the same governance structure as your treatment
For patients in Newcastle-under-Lyme seeking clarity, that continuity offers reassurance.
What ANP-Led Care Means in Practice
No.1 Urban Aesthetics is built on a combined 40 years of NHS clinical experience across acute medicine, critical care, community response, and senior governance leadership.
Christopher Beckett RN MSc, BSc (Hons), DipHE (NMC: 05H0333E)
Advanced Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience and has practised at advanced level since 2012. He has held Non-Medical Prescriber (V300) status since 2016 and completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in 2024
His background spans Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Hospital at Home, community urgent response, and critical care outreach — environments where escalation, pharmacology, and clinical risk management are routine practice.
Christopher provides Advanced Nurse Practitioner leadership and independent prescribing authority (V300 since 2016), ensuring medical assessment, prescribing continuity, and escalation oversight remain embedded within the service model.
He is also a recipient of the DAISY Award for clinical excellence and compassionate care (2024) and holds a Health Education England Digital Badge in Advanced Clinical Practice (CfAP33726548)
Rebecca Jayne Beckett RN, BSc (Hons), DipHE (NMC: 05B0101E)
Brings senior governance leadership experience as a Head of Nursing and Matron within acute NHS services. She specialises in clinical governance frameworks, risk management, documentation standards, consent governance, and CQC-aligned compliance systems within both NHS and independent aesthetics environments.
Her expertise includes complication management pathways, medicines management oversight, incident investigation, audit cycles, and regulatory readiness.
Importantly, Rebecca is not only the governance lead — she is also the principal clinician and injector within No.1 Urban Aesthetics. As the visible face of the clinic, she delivers consultations and treatments directly, supported by a governance and safety framework designed from senior NHS leadership experience
Both Christopher and Rebecca are Registered Nurses governed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and are members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
Their live registration status can be independently verified via the NMC online register.
Together, this leadership model integrates advanced clinical assessment with structured governance oversight.
This structure means:
The primary injector is a senior registered nurse with extensive governance and safety expertise
Independent prescribing authority sits within the leadership team
Clinical decision-making is supported by over two decades of advanced NHS practice
Governance systems are designed and overseen by senior nursing leadership
Aesthetic treatment should enhance confidence while preserving health and integrity.
Our approach reflects that balance.
Safeguarding and patient welfare principles underpin all consultations.
Product Sourcing and Supply Transparency
Patients in Staffordshire increasingly ask where products originate — and they should.
At No.1 Urban Aesthetics:
Botulinum toxin is prescribed and dispensed via UK registered pharmacies
Dermal fillers are sourced from authorised UK distributors
Batch numbers are recorded
Cold-chain standards are maintained
Emergency medicines are appropriately stocked
Documentation meets healthcare governance standards
Clear sourcing protects both patient safety and practitioner accountability.
We encourage patients to feel comfortable asking these questions of any clinic they attend.
Professional Skincare: Direct Supply Standards
Our professional skincare treatments are delivered using genuine Dermalogica products purchased directly from Dermalogica UK under authorised professional account.
Both Rebecca and Christopher have undertaken Dermalogica professional training, including delivery of Pro Skin treatments and completion of the structured 10-point skin analysis protocol (Face Mapping® methodology). This allows comprehensive, evidence-informed skin assessment rather than product-led recommendation.
In practice, this means:
Structured 10-point professional skin analysis
Treatment planning aligned to Dermalogica Pro protocols
Personalised skincare regime design
Ability to clinically recommend and prescribe* appropriate Dermalogica homecare products
Continuity between in-clinic treatment and at-home maintenance
(*Professional skincare prescription within brand framework.)
This ensures:
Authenticity of product
Professional protocol integrity
Ongoing clinical education
Appropriate storage and handling
From Pro Skin treatments to MelanoPro and Phyto Nature E2, skincare is delivered within the same governance structure as injectable services.
Consistency of standard matters — whether the treatment is medical or skin-based.
Emergency protocols and complication management pathways are established and rehearsed in line with current clinical best practice.
Governance and Accountability
Clinical governance is rarely visible — yet it underpins every safe aesthetic treatment.
Our framework includes:
Structured medical documentation
Clear consent processes
Complication preparedness
Incident reporting systems
Ongoing professional development
Our standards reflect the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: clinical practice, leadership, education and research.
This reflects our healthcare background and the expectations we bring from regulated clinical environments. Not as a marketing claim. As routine professional practice.
Consultations First — Always
Every treatment at No.1 Urban Aesthetics begins with a consultation.
Consultations are always free and entirely without obligation.
This is not a sales appointment. It is a clinical conversation.
We use this time to:
Understand your concerns and goals
Review medical history and suitability
Assess facial structure or skin health
Discuss realistic outcomes
Educate around risks, benefits, and alternatives
If treatment is not indicated, we will say so.
We reserve the right to decline treatment where it is not clinically appropriate, safe, or in the patient’s best interests.
If you do not need intervention, none will be recommended.
Our aim is never to alter identity.
It is to elevate confidence, support informed decision-making, educate transparently, and achieve natural, balanced enhancements that respect your anatomy.
Measured treatment is always preferable to unnecessary intervention.
Pricing With Clarity at No1 Urban Aesthetics
Scrolling. Comparing. Booking.
But aesthetic medicine — when practised properly — is not transactional at all.
It is clinical decision-making. It is pharmacology. It is anatomical understanding. It is risk awareness. It is professional accountability.
Pricing within aesthetics varies based on:
Practitioner qualifications
Prescribing model
Product choice
Governance standards
Clinic infrastructure
At No.1 Urban Aesthetics, pricing reflects:
ANP-led assessment and prescribing
Authorised UK product sourcing
Clinical governance structures
Ongoing education and accountability
There are no additional prescribing charges. There are no hidden consultation fees.
Patients are provided with transparent information to support informed decisions.
A Considered Choice
For patients in Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding Staffordshire area, choosing an aesthetic clinic is ultimately about alignment.
Alignment with:
Clinical standards
Prescribing transparency
Product integrity
Professional accountability
No.1 Urban Aesthetics operates within an ANP-led, governance-focused model designed to prioritise clarity and responsible practice.
Not through comparison.
Through consistency.
We are proud to operate as a nurse-led aesthetic clinic serving Newcastle-under-Lyme, Market Drayton, and the wider Staffordshire community.
Fully Insured, Professionally Accountable
No.1 Urban Aesthetics holds comprehensive medical malpractice and public liability insurance arranged through Beauty Insured.
Our cover applies to injectable treatments, medical-grade skincare procedures, and clinical consultations delivered within our defined scope of practice.
Insurance is not simply a legal requirement.
It forms part of responsible clinical governance and professional accountability.
It ensures that appropriate protections are in place for both patient and practitioner, and that treatments are delivered within a properly insured, structured clinical framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I legally need to see a prescriber before Botox in the UK?
Yes. Botulinum toxin is a Prescription Only Medicine. A qualified prescriber must assess you and issue a prescription in your name before treatment can be carried out.
Will I be charged separately for a prescriber consultation?
Different clinics operate different models. At No.1 Urban Aesthetics, prescribing authority is held in-house under ANP leadership, so there is no separate prescriber fee.
How can I check whether products are legitimate?
Patients can ask where products are sourced, whether they are obtained through UK registered pharmacies or authorised distributors, and whether batch numbers are recorded.
What does ANP-led actually mean?
ANP-led means your consultation and prescribing are delivered by an Advanced Nurse Practitioner trained in advanced assessment, pharmacology, and independent prescribing, operating within a governance framework similar to regulated healthcare settings.
Why do prices vary between clinics in Staffordshire?
Pricing may reflect practitioner qualifications, prescribing structure, product sourcing, and governance systems. Transparency around these elements helps patients make informed choices.
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