Make SPF your BFF!Both UVA & UVB penetrate the skin,cause cell damage & can lead to skin cancer. Skin cancer can strike at any time so know your risk & how to reduce it. Know how the UV Index can help you.Know how to check your skin, spot early warning signs & how to take action
ENSURE YOUR SUNSCREEN PROVIDES YOU WITH THE BEST PROTECTION! Opt for an SPF 30 or above, make sure your sunscreen is broad-spectrum, use a star rated product with a 4 or 5 star UVA rating, make sure your sunscreen is in date, store sunscreen in a dry place & apply every 2 hours!
ASTOUNDING! Courtesy of a member of our Expert Advisory Group, we are finally in receipt of the latest report that reveals the incidence of cSCC and BCC (non-melanoma skin cancer) in the UK (including Wales for the first time). BCC and cSCC is 1 in 5 females and 1 in 4 males!
NOT ALL MELANOMA FOLLOW THE ABCDE RULE!
Nodular Melanoma is an aggressive form of melanoma found in around 20% of cases. Unlike Superficial Spreading Melanoma which accounts for around 70% of all cases, IT DOES NOT FOLLOW THE ABCDE RULE but ‘EFG’ ELEVATED,FIRM TO TOUCH, GROWING
Most parents know they need to protect their kids from the damaging effects of the sun but research indicates that many parents are far less inclined to take the same measures to protect themselves.The power of good role modelling to influence behaviours cannot be underestimated!
Sunbeds have been officially classified as group 1 carcinogen for a reason - don’t be fooled into believing there are any health benefits from these dreadful machines.
NO MATTER WHAT SKIN TYPE YOU HAVE, NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULARLY CHECKING YOUR SKIN!
Skin cancers seldom hurt and are much more frequently seen than felt.
EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES.
SKIN CANCER IS THE UK’S MOST COMMON & FASTEST RISING CANCER! YET, ALMOST 90% OF CASES ARE PREVENTABLE & EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES. EDUCATION IS KEY TO COMBATING STATISTICS HEAD ON. SUN SAFE SCHOOLS, NURSERIES, WORKPLACES, MASCED & MASCED PRO & APP COMING SOON. WE MEAN BUSINESS!
As schools return from the holidays to glorious sunshine, registrations to our Sun Safe Schools national accreditation are increasing as the need to protect children from over-exposure to UV during school hours & educate them on sun safety becomes evident. https://t.co/G2auBkDNPE
@piersmorgan Sorry Piers, to say that one single action by the BBC caused princess diana's death is tenuous to say the least. Given that the gentleman in question is unwell and lockdown do you really think that this pressure is good for his mental health, not to mention wills and harry
We developed our schools accreditation programme over 7 years ago and have invested over £200k to this work. All made possible by your donations, thank you. We’re here to support schools with everything they need to make a difference to rates of skin cancers in the UK & abroad!