The next fund-raising event for Skin Care Cymru will be a fun night at Bridgend Tennis Club – be there or be square!!!!! The Dance and Buffet is on Friday 23rd October with entertainment from the band Tinnitus. Tickets at £10 only are on sale for a very limited time. Come along and support us … [Read more…]
This year we have a number of keen followers who are running the Cardiff Half-Marathon on October 4th to support Skin Care Cymru. Marcus Davies is a Vilitilgo sufferer from Aberdare who is still running after completing the London Marathon & Swansea Half Marathon earlier this year to raise valuable funds for research in to skin disease. Marcus … [Read more…]
THE INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE CROSS PARTY GROUP ON SKIN WILL TAKE PLACE ON 14TH OCTOBER 2015 5.50PM – 7PM Please e-mail us at info@skincarecymru.org for more information and to register your attendance. Only registered parties will be able to attend this group meeting.
Last Wednesday at the Welsh Assembly , dermatology was firmly on the Welsh map and national agenda. AM Nick Ramsay used the short debate procedure to highlight the issues that we at Skin Care Cymru have been trying to advance over the last year. Nick set out Skin Care Cymru ‘s vision for psychosocial provision, greater education … [Read more…]
Skin Care Cymru was delighted to support the Ichthyosis Support Group’s Family Day at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff this weekend. A great event offering support, education and information to families and individuals living with Ichthyosis. Pictured are Rose Bell from Skin Care Cymru and Sarah Griffiths-Little from the Ichthyosis Support group Charity. Sarah … [Read more…]
A survey carried out by the British Association of Dermatologists shows that most Britons are not aware of the signs of skin cancer. Follow the BBC link below to find out more about the story and know what signs to look for! Most Britons unaware of skin cancer signs – survey
Skin Care Cymru would like to send our heartiest congratulations to Marcus and everyone else who put up with blisters, cramps and even toenails falling off! All to raise money for the British Skin Foundation.
Marcus Davies is running the London Marathon on 28 April to raise money for the British Skin Foundation. He has suffered from psoriasis since childhood and has now developed vitiligo. If you’d like to find out more about Marcus’s story, please link to his JustGiving page below Donate now
The 2015 Annual Family Day this year is on 16th May at the Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff. You will need to be a member of the Ichthyosis Support Group to attend the event…….but, not to worry – it’s easy to register online. A fun day out, a chance to meet new people and lots of … [Read more…]
The Dermatology department in Singleton Hospital, Swansea has agreed to be the first department in Wales to link their patients with Patients Know Best. This platform allows patients access to all of their medical records – they are then in control of their information, and it allows clinicians to share information quickly and efficiently. This … [Read more…]