Don’t be a Lobster

In 2017, Skin Care Cymru launched the ‘Don’t be a Lobster’ sun safe campaign

Read about our ‘Don’t be a Lobster’ campaign in our publication in the British Journal of Dermatology here

Our Don’t be a Lobster campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of wearing suncream and covering up on Welsh beaches. Look out for our signs across beachfront locations in Wales, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #DontBeALobster

Don’t be a Lobster Campaign Sign

Skin Care Cymru ‘Don’t be a Lobster’ campaign in the news:

• NHS Swansea Bay Health News: Burns nurse issues warning as temperatures soar- Swansea Bay University Health Board

• ITV News Wales: Sunburn warning signs on Welsh beaches to help people stay safe in the sun

• Blog: Skin Care Cymru: Sun Awareness Week – Companies House

• BBC News: ‘Don’t be a Lobster’ Swansea and Gower sunburn warning

• The Irish News: Hang on, why are dragons being replaced with lobsters on Welsh flags?

• West Wales Family Life: Skin Care Cymru Campaign Urges People – Don’t be a Lobster

• Wales Online: Why dozens of landmarks are flying the Welsh flag featuring a red lobster instead of a dragon

• ITV News: Don’t be a Lobster…Welsh Flags hijaked all over the plaice

• Nursing Standard: Lobster replaces Welsh dragon on flag to highlight growing skin cancer rates

• Caerphilly Observer: Cancer Campaign Sees Welsh Flag’s Dragon Replaced by Lobster

• Western Telegraph: Pembroke Castle Flies the Red Lobster Alongside the Red Dragon on St. Davids Day

• NHS Health in Wales: New Signs ready to help beach lovers stay safe in the sun

• NHS: Expert advice on staying safe at this year’s Wales Air Show

• Barry and District News: New Cymrustacean Flag Pops up in Barry in Fight Against Skin Cancer