Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Northern Ireland. Around 4,210 people develop skin cancer each year (both melanoma and non-melanoma), accounting for over 31% of all cancers diagnosed here. Alarmingly, over a 25 year period since the mid-1980s, the number of cases of malignant melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, has almost trebled.

Research shows that 40-50% of people in Northern Ireland do not apply sunscreen at home when sunbathing or while outdoors. UV awareness is important – you don’t need to be sunbathing to get skin cancer; it’s over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun or sunbeds which can cause serious damage over time. It’s important for everyone to avoid getting sunburned, particularly children.

Health & Wellbeing are delighted to provide a live webinar hosted by Cancer Focus NI titled UV Aware, the following information will be covered during the 1 hour webinar:

• The health risks and benefits of exposure to UV rays
• Information on UV exposure levels and how to find out what the UV level is at any given time
• The importance of knowing your own skin type
• How to check your skin
• Top tips for protecting your skin from overexposure to UV rays and enjoying the sun safely

Please follow the below link to register for this event:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uv-awareness-tickets-113118642906