Welcome

This website is managed by the South West Public Health Observatory (SWPHO). Its aim is to equip health professionals and others with information to promote skin cancer prevention and early diagnosis.

Search for or add details of skin cancer prevention and awareness activities taking place in your area and across England.

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What we currently know about skin cancer, including links to the latest available data, guidance and prevention tools.

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Information on how social marketing can be used to target prevention messages.

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Where to go for information and advice on skin cancer prevention and early diagnosis for you and your family.

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Compare key skin cancer statistics and trends across England using this interactive mapping tool.

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Step-by-step guidance on commissioning for skin cancer prevention.

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News and Highlights

Tanning salons to be banned in New South Wales

The banning of commercial solariums by the New South Wales government.
Date posted: 07 February 2012
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Free patient leaflets and posters from the Cancer Research UK SunSmart campaign

Free patient leaflets and posters from the Cancer Research UK SunSmart campaign.
Date posted: 24 November 2011
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Improving outcomes for people with skin tumours including melanoma: Evidence update October 2011

A summary of selected new evidence relevant to the NICE cancer services guidance manual 2006 (partially updated 2010).
Date posted: 17 October 2011
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