Most of us like getting a bit of sun now and then.
But between 2004 and 2006, around 550 people in South East London got skin cancer.*

Photos of local Sun Lovers taken by our SpotofSun team out and about in SE London. View the full photostream here.

Photos of the SpotofSun roadshows across SE London during June and July.

The South East London Cancer Network (SELCN) works to improve NHS cancer services in the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

* Malignant melanoma.

Protect your skin

Skin cancer kills six people in the UK every day. Learn how to protect your skin with this NHS video.

Watch the videos

Watch 'Dying for a tan?' by pupils at Bexleyheath School here.

Watch our campaign video here.

Spot the signs

Skin cancer kills more men than women in the UK. Learn how to spot the symptoms of skin cancer.

Protect your child

Sunburn during childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. Learn how to protect your child from the sun.

Stop using sunbeds

Young sunbed users are up to 75% more likely to get skin cancer. Learn more about the risks of sunbeds.

Avoid sunburn

Sunburn increases your chances of getting skin cancer. Learn how to avoid sunburn, and be sun smart.

More information

Cancer Research UK – facts on skin cancer and advice on prevention.

NHS – information on the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

NHS Video – an expert doctor gives skin cancer advice.

Cancerbackup – background information on skin cancer.