Verified by SCN
Qualifications and insurance checked before your profile is approved.
Membership
Everything you need to know before you join
A full guide to what SCN membership includes, how it works, and why it could be a great investment for your skin camouflage practice.
Standards
A recognised standard
Building client trust is at the heart of good practice. SCN verification gives clients the reassurance they need to choose you with confidence — and gives you the recognition your commitment to standards deserves. Accredited and Advanced membership requires verified qualifications and valid professional insurance, confirmed by the SCN before your profile goes live. That verification badge on your profile tells every client who finds you that someone has checked you out, so they don't have to.
Visible badge on your profile
Clients see immediately that you meet recognised professional standards.
Client confidence
Verified practitioners attract clients who are ready to book, not just browse.
Visibility
How you will be seen — and found
Every tier gives you visibility in the SCN directory. But the level of that visibility — and how many clients can find you — grows significantly with each tier. Search results are ranked by proximity first, then by membership tier, so an Advanced practitioner in your area will appear above an Accredited or Associate member in the same search.
Google search
Your SCN profile is optimised to appear in searches like 'skin camouflage for vitiligo near me' or 'scar cover-up specialist in [town]'.
Partner referrals
The SCN works with charities and industry partners who signpost clients to the directory when they're looking for professional help.
Website & Social referrals
Your profile links work as a professional reference — share it in your bio or on your website as a mark of verified membership.
Analytics
Your profile performance at a glance
Included with Accredited and Advanced membership, the SCN referral analytics dashboard answers the question every practitioner eventually asks — is my listing actually working for me? Rather than guessing whether your profile is generating enquiries, you can see the real numbers. Filter by 7, 30 or 90 days to track trends, measure the impact of a profile update, or see whether demand picks up at certain times of year.
Profile views
Contact clicks
Website referrals
Social clicks
Map pin clicks
Discounts
Supplier discounts that can benefit you and your clients
Every SCN member receives a discount on professional supplies from our partner suppliers, with higher tiers unlocking greater savings. These discounts give practitioners the flexibility to offer clients better value on professional products recommended during a consultation, or to offset the cost of the consultation itself. The more you invest in your membership, the greater discount you will receive.
Associate
10%
Supplier Discount
Accredited
15%
Supplier Discount
Advanced
20%
Supplier Discount
Discounts are available from SCN partner suppliers only and may require registration with the relevant supplier. These offers are optional and provided as a member benefit. There is no requirement to purchase from any SCN partner to join or remain a member of the network, practitioners are free to use any supplier of their choice.
Advanced tier
Professional opportunities
Advanced membership opens doors beyond the directory. Whether you want to raise your profile in the profession, diversify your income, or share what you know with other practitioners and clients, these opportunities are available exclusively to verified Advanced members.
Publish on SCN
Write blogs, condition guides and case studies for the SCN News and Articles page. Each article carries your name, links to your profile, and helps clients searching Google find you through your published content.
Thought leadership
Contribute expert articles that establish your voice in the profession — not just as a practitioner to book, but as an authority worth listening to.
Expert Witness and medico-legal
Eligible Advanced members can be listed for Expert Witness referrals and medico-legal report work — a growing and well-remunerated area for experienced practitioners.
Training and consultancy
List certified training or specialist consultancy services on your profile — making SCN a route for other practitioners to find mentorship and CPD within the profession.
Branded materials
SCN branded materials
SCN members have access to professionally produced branded materials that help you present a consistent, credible image to every client you see — from the moment they walk through the door to the aftercare card they take home. Available exclusively through the SCN member area after joining.
Logo pack and digital assets
SCN logo files, social media templates and email signature designs for your website and online presence.
Stationery
Consultation cards, aftercare leaflets and appointment cards professionally produced with SCN branding.
Workwear
SCN branded lab coats, tunics and polos for a professional client-facing appearance.
Online presence
How SCN membership supports your online presence
Most practitioners focus on their SCN profile as a way to be found in the directory. But membership does something else too — it actively supports the visibility of your own website. Here is how.
Your profile creates a backlink to your website
A link from the SCN website to your own site tells search engines that a recognised professional directory is vouching for you. Over time this improves where your own website appears in Google search results — independently of your SCN listing.
Published articles compound your visibility
Every article you publish on SCN as an Advanced member creates a new page on a recognised professional website — mentioning your name and linking to your profile. Each one adds to your online presence and helps more people find you through search.
Your profile link is a professional credential
Sharing your SCN profile URL in your email signature, on your own website or in your social bio creates additional connections between your online presence and a trusted professional network — reinforcing your credibility wherever clients find you.
SCN's authority benefits all members
As the SCN directory grows in reputation and traffic, the value of being listed within it grows too. Every new partner referral, every published article and every verified practitioner added strengthens the network — and by extension, every member's profile within it.
Ready to join
Choose the level that is right for you
Different membership levels are designed to suit different stages of practice and professional requirements. Choose the level that best fits your current situation — you can upgrade at any time as your practice grows.
Associate
Associate Member
£39/year
For practitioners at any stage who want inclusion in the directory and access to the SCN community.
Apply as AssociateAccredited
SCN Accredited Practitioner
£89/year
For verified practitioners with a full directory presence, analytics dashboard and supplier discounts.
Apply as AccreditedAdvancedBest Value
SCN Advanced Practitioner
£169/year
For established practitioners who want maximum visibility and increased professional opportunities.
Apply as Advanced