The Group's terms of reference were:
To oversee the implementation of the recommendations in the Report of the Expert Group on the Regulation of Cosmetic Surgery by:
- drawing up an agreed implementation timetable for each recommendation;
- monitoring action towards implementing each recommendation;
- reporting to the Chief Medical Officer twice annually on progress towards implementation.
- providing advice on and evidence to the Chief Medical Officer of any further action which may need to be taken in the future to secure improved patient safety.
Sean O'Kelly (Chair)
Judith Hind
Karen Todd (minutes), DH
Mr Finlay Scott, General Medical Council
Dr John Lowry, Cosmetic Surgery Interspecialty Group
Mr Chris Khoo, British Association of Plastic Surgeons
Mr Adam Searle, British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Ms Roz Howe, Healthcare Commission
Mr James Partridge, Changing Faces
Mr Richard Woodfield, MHRA
Mr Mel Braham, Harley Medical Group
Mr Humphrey Nicholls, Independent representative for the industry
Dr Andrew Vallance-Owen, BUPA
Ms Val Smith, RCN
January 2005.