Skin cancer prevention - Campaign overview

Know your own risk of skin cancerWhat is the SunSmart campaign?

SunSmart is the UK's national skin cancer prevention campaign.

We provide evidence-based information about skin cancer and sun protection.

SunSmart is commissioned by the UK Health Departments and run by Cancer Research UK. We have a small team based at our head office in London. This team works with many other groups to deliver accurate information across the country.

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What do we do?

Since 2003 Cancer Research UK has been commissioned by the Department of Health to provide an integrated skin cancer prevention campaign (SunSmart). The SunSmart campaign is built around the key elements of research, public communication, professional support and policy development.

In 2012 Cancer Research UK are not running a full national SunSmart campaign. Instead, we will be working with a number of partners to carry out a series of smaller initiatives to reach people with information about sun protection, sunbeds and the early detection of skin cancer.

If you would like to know more about SunSmart activities in 2012, or if you would like advice or support with planning skin cancer prevention or early detection initiatives in your area, then please email the SunSmart team.

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How can we help you?

This website contains easy to understand information about skin cancer and how to stay safe in the sun.

If you work in the NHS, for a Local Authority or any other organisation with an interest in skin cancer prevention or early detection then we can advise on the development, implementation and/or evaluation of your activity. Just contact the SunSmart team.

If you are a teacher or a parent you will find useful information about school policies in the schools section.

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