The following press release was issued by The Department of Health on July 25, 2025 and is shared here with their kind permission. Press Release:
A new report published by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has recommended a ban on sunbeds to reduce the risk of skin cancer in
The below article, ‘We all want to enjoy time in the sun, but it’s important to be careful,’ says mother of woman (33) who died
As we head into the summer holidays, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF), the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), and the National Cancer Registry of
The 5th and 6th class students at Bekan National School undertook an exciting project this year, which aligns closely with the ISF mission of promoting
SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH This May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to support this, the Irish Skin Foundation (ISF) have launched a new information
The HSE’s NCCP in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched of the Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition for its third year. The competition is open
The Environmental Health Association Ireland (EHAI) has awarded the John Shelly Bursary to the ISF, in support of our work to raise awareness about the
This below article, “SkinSideOut – Addressing key skin concerns“, written by Priscilla Lynch, was published by the Medical Independent on 11th June 2023. Priscilla Lynch reports
The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched the Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition. The competition is open to
On 22 March 2023, Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, launched the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026, in
The ISF offers trusted support through our Ask-a-Nurse Helpline and in our videos, booklets, social media posts, and website articles. It is important that our
It is important that we remember that the levels of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun start rising in Ireland from April, and protection from
Listen back to Shirley telling her story on Ireland AM, Virgin Media about developing melanoma skin cancer that almost cost her her life. Consultant Dermatologist, Professor
Acute and chronic effects of too much sun Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight can cause sunburn, skin and eye damage, premature skin ageing
In November and December of 2020, the Global Coalition for Melanoma Patient Advocacy, conducted a survey of 734 dermatologists from 36 different countries. In the survey,
Knowing a little bit about Earth’s relationship with the Sun allows us to understand how the intensity of the Sun’s rays can change during the
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, our movements have been restricted and 2020 has become the year of the balcony, back garden and staycation
A new report titled, Children’s exposure to ultraviolet radiation – a risk profile for future skin cancers in Ireland, which was published on June 17th
Playing and spending time outdoors is a really important part of childhood, but it is crucial that children are protected and safe while having fun
During spells of good weather and throughout the summer months, our ‘Ask a Nurse’ team are often shyly asked: “So what about the sun –
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland and in fair/light skinned populations worldwide, for whom sunburn is a risk factor. The vast
Are we adequately protecting ourselves from ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun? Most people use moisturiser to slow the aging process of the skin, but
The Irish Skin Foundation is set to join the Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN), which brings together collaborative working between organisations with the aim to
Eczema in adults is more than an uncomfortable, itchy disease. It’s can also be a serious financial burden for the estimated 1 in 12 of
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