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Hansard to 12 November 2026 · 31,484 contributions indexed · 1,439 MPs & peers
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Sector leader
Dionne Spence
chief enforcement officer at the GPhC
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Quoted in the press, across 2 topics since 2 Oct 2025
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Dionne Spence: key facts
- Kind of voice
- Sector leader
- Role
- chief enforcement officer at the GPhC
- Press coverage
- Quoted in the press
- Most recently quoted
- 18 Sept 2026
- First quoted
- 2 Oct 2025
04 The signal · where Dionne Spence sits on cosmetic procedures & aesthetics
Regularly cited
One of the voices most often quoted in the press on cosmetic procedures & aesthetics.
Placed by press coverage on this topic only, not across all topics.
Ashton CollinsSector leaderDirector, Save FaceLeading
Nora NugentClinicianConsultant Plastic Surgeon and co-owner/Director; Immediate Past President of BAAPS (President 2024–2026), Purity BridgeLeading- Dr Ahmed El MuntasarClinicianFounder and Medical Director; NHS GP, The Aesthetics Doctor (Dr Ahmed Clinics Ltd)Leading
- Dr Rian MaercksClinicianMiami-based plastic surgeonRegularly cited
- Dr. Elizabeth HawkesClinicianconsultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeonRegularly cited
- Dionne SpenceSector leaderchief enforcement officer at the GPhCRegularly cited
- Ed RobinsonAcademicNHS anaesthetistRegularly cited
- Lara DevganClinicianattending plastic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New YorkRegularly cited
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05 On the record · press
What Dionne Spence has said
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- bbc.co.uk
- bbc.com
- pharmaceutical-journal.com
- thepharmacist.co.uk
Where Dionne Spence has been quoted
- ‘Sharp increase’ in AI-generated complaints as fitness to practise concerns rise by a thirdpharmaceutical-journal.com · 18 Sept 2026
- Botox crackdown pledged by regulator after BBC investigationbbc.co.uk · 13 Oct 2025
- Botox crackdown pledged by regulator after BBC investigationbbc.com · 13 Oct 2025
- Pharmacists issued reminder over guidance on supplying Botoxthepharmacist.co.uk · 2 Oct 2025
How we found the articles that name Dionne Spence: we searched news for these terms, by topic. Terms for 2 topics
Cosmetic procedures & aesthetics
- cosmetic procedures
- non-surgical cosmetic procedures
- Botox
- botulinum toxin
- dermal fillers
- cosmetic fillers
- lip fillers
- aesthetic medicine
Also searched with “cosmetic procedures” in each of 8 national papers, and in the Guardian by editor tag. Every term for Cosmetic procedures & aesthetics
Medical ethics & regulation
- medical ethics
- General Medical Council
- GMC
- fitness to practise
- patient consent
- Mental Capacity Act
- conscientious objection
- medical confidentiality
Also searched with “medical ethics” in each of 8 national papers. Every term for Medical ethics & regulation
Verbatim
“The significant increase in concerns is being seen by regulators across the board, and we are working across our sectors to understand any themes or factors that may explain this. We are also experiencing a sharp increase in lengthy AI-generated complaints and are considering how to ensure we can remain efficient and focused on patient safety.”
“We will take enforcement action against pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians when required to protect patient safety.”
“We will take enforcement action against pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians when required to protect patient safety.”
“Our guidance is clear that when providing non-surgical cosmetic medical products such as Botox, there needs to be a physical examination of the person to support a safe prescribing decision.”
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