Statement from BAMAN on Recent Court Case Involving BAMAN Member

The British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) acknowledges the recent conviction of one of our members, Nichola Hawes, who was fined £8,000 in Downpatrick Crown Court after pleading guilty to charges under the Human Medicines Regulations and the Fraud Act.

BAMAN is clear in its commitment to upholding the highest standards of professional conduct, ethical practice, and patient safety. We do not condone unlawful behaviour. We recognise the personal and professional strain that legal proceedings can place on any healthcare professional.

The matter has now been further referred to the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), and BAMAN will await an update.

BAMAN is actively seeking legal advice to understand the wider implications of this case. Important work is still continuing on a campaign to address the issue of nurse prescribers being unable to hold medicines in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

We understand the serious concerns this case has raised across our profession.

BAMAN remains committed to working constructively with the NMC, government, and other organisations to secure prescribing parity and ensure fair, transparent guidance for all nurse prescribers.