Cancer Research show Welsh cancer figures
New figures show 130 people die from skin cancer in Wales every year. Follow BBC link below to see the whole story. Skin cancer kills 130 people annually in Wales, charity says
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Skin Cancer Linked to Package Holidays
Cheap package holidays in the 1960s linked to skin cancer in pensioners. See the whole story from the BBC by following the link below Skin cancer ‘linked to package holiday boom’
New Link
See in our “Useful Links” page a link to the British Journal of Dermatologists Plain Language Summaries. This latest edition includes information on vitiligo, stretch marks, pemphigus, UV news for psoriasis and much more. You can also access this information via Twitter – @HealthySkin4All
News for Skin Cancer
Skin cancer drug fast-tracked on NHS An experimental cancer drug has been fast-tracked to NHS patients under a new government scheme in England. Follow the link from the heading above to learn more (taken from BBC web-site)
Patient Panel News
Do you suffer from psoriasis, eczema or any other skin condition? Or do you care for someone with a skin condition? If so, get your voice heard and join one of our Patient Panels. We are currently starting a Patient Panel in the ABMU (Swansea and district) area and really want to hear from you. … [Read more…]
Skin Care Cymru Patient Panels
Do you live in Wales and have a skin condition or care for someone who does??? Would you like to meet a few times a year and discuss your experiences with like-minded people in your Health Board area??? Then……. you may be interested in setting up or joining a Patient Panel. If so, please contact us on info@skincarecymru.org
Cosmetic Surgery News
Cosmetic surgery rules proposed Doctors should be prevented from performing cosmetic surgery outside their speciality, according to the Royal College of Surgeons. Read more……… http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30932585
Website launch at the Welsh Assembly 21st Jan
The new Skin Care Cymru Website has now been officially launched! The Deputy Minister for Health Vaughan Gething introduced the occasion which was attended by a unique gathering of some of the most important figures in the field of dermatology and plastic surgery – patients, clinicians, academics, patient support groups and many others.
Welcome to the New Skin Care Cymru website
Hi! We are pleased to launch our new look site – we are going to be continually updating the content here though, so please check back frequently! Our web-site will be translated into Welsh shortly – please be patient. Bydd y wefan yn cael ei gyfiaethu cyn bo hir. Diolch am eich amynedd. Patient stories … [Read more…]
Skin Facts
Did you know…? 15% of general practice consultations are in relation to skin disease. 80% of the population suffer from Acne at some time during their lives. There are more referrals to dermatology clinics than to all other medical specialties combined. About 400,000 people in Britain have disfigurements to their face, hands or body as … [Read more…]