Photo (Pictured L-R) Macmillan Primary Care Nurse Facilitator Wendy Holmes, Macmillan User Involvement Manager Tracey Ryan and Public Governor at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Carol Coleman at the NHS Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance’s Be skin smart roadshow
The NHS Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance’s team braved the rainy weather to spread the message of sun safety and skin cancer awareness at Sunny Sands beach in Folkestone on Tuesday (8 August).
The team handed out leaflets, stickers, and colouring sheets to inform the public about the early signs and symptoms of skin cancer, such as mole changes.
They also reminded people to wear sunglasses, hats, and sun cream even on cloudy days, as UV rays can still damage the skin.
Early Diagnosis Programme Lead Cathy Finnis said: “Although we left Sunny Sands in a downpour, we had spoken to many people who took home our leaflets featuring advice and information on the early signs and symptoms of skin cancer, such as changes to moles. There were also stickers and a colouring competition for children.”
To find out more about NHS Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance’s Be skin smart campaign visit www.haveyoursayinkentandmedway.co.uk/early-diagnosis-be-skin-smart