Lockdown spur to set up skincare business
NURSE USES HER SKILLS IN PROVIDING CLINICAL HELP
A NURSE has launched a skincare business in her home town despite the uncertainty of lockdown.
Leanne Cope, from Hinckley, a qualified neonatal nurse, found her work dried up when the restrictions came into force, and had no support from the government.
She had signed up for the Nightingale Hospital nursing team at the start of the lockdown but due to limited cases her services were not needed.
She decided to launch Leanne Marie Clinical Skincare & Aesthetics as she already had training in delivering clinical skincare, for her friends and family, before the lockdown.
The clinic can treat a range of skin conditions or address confidence and other associated problems, including mental health issues that can come with skin conditions.
Leanne said she was particularly keen to reach men and women feeling down because of the lack of beauty and skincare services available during lockdown.
She started off with at-home clinical skincare kits, for when close-contact services were not possible.
She opened her Hinckley clinic after the restrictions were eased, as well as offering educational events, clinical and beauty treatments and providing online advice.
Leanne said: “I really hope that by sharing my story of determination and hard work it will inspire others facing job losses at the moment and give some hope that it doesn’t have to be doom and gloom.
“It gave me the drive to look at new opportunities, whether by building a new business or obtaining work in a new sector – it might be the start of something fantastic.”
Leanne trained as a nurse in Manchester and spent four years there, working at St Mary’s Hospital.
Leanne Marie’s Clinical Skincare & Aesthetics offers clinical skincare and other beauty services in Hinckley and at salons in Bulkington and Nuneaton.