Visits to the NHS webpage on melanoma skin cancer saw an increase in visits of 741% following the recent announcement from the Duchess of York. Sarah Ferguson made a statement on Sunday explaining that she has been diagnosed with malignant melanoma, which is a form of skin cancer. Analysis by NHS England, who runs the NHS website, […]
Tens of thousands of patients are set to receive a diagnosis and treatment for skin cancer faster, with accelerated NHS rollout of ‘teledermatology’, which involves taking high spec images of spots, moles or lesions on people’s skin. The simple technology which consists of a small lens the size of a 50p piece that can be […]
Dermatology services in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland integrated care system (ICS) are embracing digital innovation so that patients with suspected skin cancer can be seen more quickly.
This guidance outlines how to implement specialist advice and guidance in dermatology services. Specialist advice and guidance, supported by digital images, helps patients with skin conditions to be treated in the right place at the right time, reducing unnecessary hospital appointments.
Suzanne Rastrick, Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (England) and Rob Moriarty, Personalised Care Strategic Coproduction Group and Peer Leader, NHS England and NHS Improvement share the importance of asking the simple question ‘What matters to you?’. Today, NHS England and NHS Improvement is supporting What Matters To You? day, which aims to showcase and encourage […]
This guidance details new models of service delivery for systems to consider as they seek to optimise suspected two-week wait skin cancer referrals both to tackle the backlog and meet new demand as services are restored.
‘Skin snaps’ and rapid tests for same day diagnosis are among a package of measures to get more people checked for cancer, the NHS said today. The NHS is investing £20 million to speed up the rollout of these plans, so that thousands more people can get potentially lifesaving cancer checks. ‘Teledermatology’ is being used […]
On this 2021 ‘What matters to you day’, I ask all clinicians, system leaders and healthcare workers to consider how they can introduce one simple question into healthcare practice – “what matters to you?” People’s circumstances, values, and preferences really matter in the decision-making, design and delivery of their individual health and care. Despite over […]
Case study: Led by Georgina McKay, Tissue Viability Specialist Nurse, Care Plus Group Background to learning Care Plus Group provides community health and care services, supporting adults of all ages across North East Lincolnshire to achieve their best quality of life. The nurse-led Skin Integrity Service provides specialist clinical advice, education and support on wounds […]