A 12 week consultation has been launched today by the Government today to introduce tougher rules to better protect children and teens from sunbeds, including mandatory ID checks. While it is already illegal for under-18s to use sunbeds, many still do. (1/5)

Weekend sunshine incoming? Time to check your SPF knowledge ☀️ Not all sunscreen protection is the same, here's what to look for before heading outdoors. But protection doesn't last all day. Sweating, swimming, heat and even clothing can reduce its effectiveness. (1/5)

Today, on International Clinical Trials Day, we're proud to put the spotlight on our Melanoma TrialFinder 🔬 Clinical trials play a vital role in advancing melanoma treatment, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of care. (1/4)

Take fundraising to new heights with a skydive experience you'll never forget ☁️ Whether you're ticking the experience off your bucket list, fundraising in memory of a loved one, or challenging yourself for an incredible cause. (1/3)

Help us spread vital skin health messages in your community by downloading our FREE Awareness Posters and sharing them in your workplace, clinic, library, gym or community space HERE: bit.ly/4mWv2aZ (1/2)

Don't miss out - our "Pass It On Protection Kit" Competition giveaway will end Sunday 17th May 2026! Are you planning a BBQ, gardening, day trips or weekends away with family and friends? Make sure you skin protection is packed too 🧴 (1/7)

Not entered our “Pass It On Protection Kit” Giveaway yet? There’s still time! By entering our competition and starting a wider conversation on sun protection, you could be making a lifelong difference to the lives of those you love. (1/5)

This Sun Awareness Week, we have teamed up with one of our ambassadors: Dr Sarah, to share tips on how to stay safe in the sun. Monitor the UV (not temperature) via the weather app. If the UV index is 3 (moderate) or above then apply sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours. (1/3)

Today the APPG on Beauty, Hair and Well- Being has published a new report, "A Preventable Crisis: The case for a national UV safety inquiry" (1/8)

Sun safety habits often start from someone else’s knowledge and experience. A parent reminding you to put sunscreen on before school. A friend sharing their favourite SPF. A partner telling you not to forget your hat or sunscreen! Those small reminders matter. (1/6)

Happy International Nurses Day 💙 Today, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all nurses for the incredible care, compassion and support you provide every single day. (1/3)

GIVEAWAY ALERT ☀️ This Sun Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the people who taught us how important sun protection really is! We’re giving away essential sunscreen from our partners Altruist Sunscreen in this “Pass It On Protection Kit” giveaway. (1/5)

Sun Awareness Week starts tomorrow the 11th May and to raise awareness on skin protection and sun safety this #MelanomaAwarenessMonth, we’re celebrating the people who taught s the importance of protecting our skin, and the people we’re now passing that knowledge on to 💙 (1/3)

Melanoma Focus recent data shows that: 📊 1 in 4 adults have never heard of the UV index 📊 And only 1 in 10 know that sun protection matters when the UV index is 3 or above The temperature doesn’t tell you how strong UV rays are and even on cloudy days, UV can still damage your skin. (1/4)

This week, our Fundraising Manager Fiona joined Weston Park Cancer Charity Park Cancer Charity at a central shopping centre in Sheffield to raise awareness of melanoma. It was a great day, talking to a lot of people about knowing and protecting your skin. #MelanomaAwarenessMonth #KnowYourSkin

The London skyline is lighting up with an important message ☁️ Today, the iconic BT Tower is proudly displaying: May is Melanoma Awareness Month 💙 (1/3)

¾ of agricultural workers are burning at least once a year! This Melanoma Awareness Month, Melanoma Focus and our CEO Susanna Daniels have been working with organisations such as ChewintheCud Ltd to shine a light on the importance of protecting and knowing your skin. (1/3)

Cloudy skies don't mean low UV ☁️ Even when the sun isn't shining, UV rays can still damage your skin. 📱 Check the UV Index daily 🧴 Wear SPF30+ when it’s 3 (or moderate) or above Protect your skin, whatever the weather 💙 #KnowYourSkin #UVSafety #SkinCancerPrevention #MelanomaAwarenessMonth

Show your support this month by switching your profile picture to our awareness image HERE 👉 bit.ly/4mWv2aZ #Melanoma #PublicHealth #EarlyDetection #CancerAwareness #HealthcareEducation #MelanomaAwarenessMonth #KnowYourSkin

🔍 Skin check reminder: know your ABCDE’F’ signs Asymmetry Border Colour Diameter: often 6mm or larger Evolving (the most important one) ‘Funny/Unusual’ If something is new, changing or simply looks odd, please speak to your GP. Early detection saves lives 💙 (1/2)

📣 Sign up for the 2026 Royal Parks Half Marathon! We’ve partnered with Run for Charity to bring you Royal Parks Half places, but hurry as this iconic event is one of their most popular and it sells out in a quickly. Secure your spot and get ready for an unforgettable run! 👟 (1/2)

Important Notice! ☎️ The Melanoma Focus Helpline will be closed on Monday 4 May for the bank holiday Resuming normal service on Tuesday 5th May (1-2pm and 7-9pm) #MelanomaFocus #MelanomaHelpline

Today marks the start of Melanoma Awareness month 2026 💙 This month is a vital opportunity to raise awareness, support those affected by melanoma and encourage prevention and to know your skin. (1/3)

May is Melanoma Awareness Month 💙 Download our FREE toolkit with posters, graphics and social content to help spread awareness (Welsh versions included). 👉 buff.ly/wHfRCVZ Let's make an impact together. #Melanoma #MelanomaAwarenessMonth #SkinCancerAwareness #KnowYourSkin

Move with purpose this May 💪 1 month. 1 challenge. 1 powerful goal 🎉 Tomorrow marks the start of 100 Miles in May and we want to wish the very best of luck to everyone taking part 👏 (1/4)

A major step forward in melanoma treatment! Neoadjuvant therapy (treatment given before surgery) has now been approved by NHS England for patients with stage 3 melanoma, a significant development in improving outcomes. (1/4)

This Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, we want to hear from you 💙 Did you know that using a sunbed at a young age can significantly increase your risk of developing melanoma later in life? (1/4)

Watch this space... Melanoma Awareness Month is almost here... and we need your support 💙 This May, we're coming together to raise awareness about protecting your skin as well as share lived experiences of melanoma. (1/5)

Good luck to our London Marathon heroes today! 🏃‍♀️ A huge THANK YOU to every runner taking on the challenge for Melanoma Focus. Your determination, generosity and spirit help fund vital research and provide vital support for those affected by melanoma. (1/6)

1 Month. 1 Goal. 100 Miles. 💙 Make this May the month you move with purpose. However, you wish to do it – walk, run, jog, hop, skip or jump, this challenge fits around you and your lifestyle. Participate in it as a team with family and/or friends, or with your furry companion or solo! (1/3)

💙 Let's talk about fatigue for melanoma patients this stress awareness month Stress, worry and exhaustion can often go hand in hand when you are living with melanoma. (1/5)

Cancer cases in the UK have now exceeded 400,000 a year for the first time. That’s around one diagnosis every 80 seconds. (1/5)

A melanoma diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. The Melanoma Stages & Treatment Patient Guide is a trusted, accredited resource designed to support you at every stage from diagnosis to treatment ad beyond. (1/4)

Meet Sam - one of our 100 Miles in May Fundraisers and melanoma patient! Last summer, Sam was diagnosed with melanoma in situ and basal cell carcinoma after noticing changes in her skin. (1/5)

Share your story with us for Melanoma Awareness Month in May 💙 We're particularly looking to hear from people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who have been affected by melanoma and may be willing to share their experiences. (1/4)

🏃‍♀️ Take on the Great Scottish Run for Melanoma Focus! Challenge yourself this year with a 13.1 mile run through the heart of Glasgow, a half marathon that celebrates everything that makes this city so special. (1/4)

Living well beyond with advanced melanoma treatment? You're not alone, support is available 💙 (1/5)

At Melanoma Focus, we are here for everyone affected by melanoma, patients, carers, healthcare professionals and the wider public. 💙 We provide expert support and trusted information 📞 We run the UK’s only confidential melanoma helpline 🔬 We fund vital research and clinical trials (1/3)

"Without doubt the second clinical trial that I took part in is the reason I am still alive 12+ years on." Lucy, melanoma patient. Clinical trials play a vital role in improving the outcomes for those affected by melanoma, and they continue to share future treatments. (1/4)

April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month 💙 Cancer can affect people of any age, including teenagers and young adults. For young people living with melanoma, the impact can be physical, emotional and deeply disruptive at a stage of life that should be full of possibility. (1/3)

“A conversation can make a huge difference.” 💙 During #StressAwarenessMonth, we want to remind anyone affected by melanoma that support is always available. As our helpline nurse shares: “Supporting callers to feel heard and valued can ease anxiety, and that is at the heart of what we do.” (1/3)

Your gift today. Hope for tomorrow 💙 A gift left in your Will to Melanoma Focus can help drive life-changing melanoma research, raise awareness of the risks, and provide vital support for people from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. (1/3)

Spring is firmly here! If you are feeling the urge to get outdoors and active, why not sign up for the 100 Miles in May challenge? This is 1 month, 1 mission... 100 Miles in May 🎉 (1/4)

"Stress is a normal part of being human, and in small doses can be helpful, cancer stress isn't like that." Dr Suze Mellor, GP and Cancer Coach. (1/4)

"I was completely terrified." Ross was first diagnosed with stage 2a melanoma in 2015, shortly after the birth of his son. He underwent a Wide Local Excision (WLE) and a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) and his results came back negative. (1/5)

If you are looking to talk to one of our specialist helpline skin nurses, please get in touch when the Melanoma Helpline opens again as normal tomorrow (Tuesday 7th April). ☎️ 0808 801 0777 🕐 Mon- Fri: 1pm-2pm & 7pm-9pm / Sun: 7pm-9pm Remember, you are not alone 💙 #melanoma #melanomahelpline

☎️ Helpline Easter Hours ✅ The Helpline is OPEN this Easter Sunday (5th April 2026) from 7 – 9pm but will be closed on Monday 6th April 2026. Resuming normal service on Tuesday 7th April (1-2pm and 7-9pm) Wishing you all a happy Easter from Team Melanoma Focus 🐣 #Easter #MelanomaFocus

Looking for a challenge that gets you moving, pushing your limits, or brings you closer to friends on an unforgettable adventure? 💙 An Ultra Challenge could be just what you’re looking for. You don’t need to be an elite athlete, these events are for everyone. (1/3)

📣 Reminder – The Melanoma Helpline will be closed this Good Friday and Easter Monday (6th April) It will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April 2026: 🕐 1pm-2pm & 7pm-9pm 📞 0808 801 0777 #MelanomaFocus #MelanomaHelpline #Melanoma

Do something egg-cellent for yourself, and the people you love, this Easter 🐣 Take a few minutes to check your skin. Regular skin checks can help you spot: 💙 New moles or lesions 💙 Changes to existing moles 💙 Anything unusual or changing (1/2)