Staying Healthy

Website provided by the British Association of Dermatologists as a source for members of the public searching for reliable information about the skin and skin diseases, including sun awareness and ABCD-Easy way to check your moles.  Sun Awareness week is an annual drive to raise sun awareness.

UK charity funding skin disease research, working closely with the British Association of Dermatologists.  Information about skin diseases and sun awareness.

"One-stop" resource bringing together high quality, evidence-based information on all of aspects of skin disorders, including their treatment and management and the impact they have on patients.  NHS Evidence - skin disorders is funded by the NHS to meet the information needs of health care staff such as dermatologists, dermatology nurses, GPs, practice nurses, community nurses and NHS managers.  Annual Evidence Update on Skin Cancer produced in May.

Information, resources and support on skin cancer and sun awareness.  SunSmart is the UK's national skin cancer prevention campaign.

Information on outdoor workers and sun exposure and the risks associated with the use of ultraviolet tanning equipment (sunbed) use.

Information available on Skin Cancer including symptoms, mole self assessment tool, causes, treatment and prevention,  together with a section on how to look after your skin and stay safe in the sun.

Detailed UK UV forecasts.

Scientific information and practical advice on the health impact and environmental effects of exposure to UV radiation.

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Information on skin cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments, possible side effects and how to get further support.

Charitable organisation targeting this specific form of cancer in the UK. The principle objective of the charity is to ensure that the danger of over-exposure to the sun is given greater profile with the emphasis on education resulting in the vital early detection of the disease. Website written by medical professionals and specialists in skin cancer.