Welcome to Care in the Sun - Northern Ireland’s regional sun protection and skin cancer prevention information site.

This site contains information on how best to protect skin in the sun, the signs and symptoms for early detection of skin cancers and comprehensive statistics showing the changing pattern of skin cancer incidence in Northern Ireland.  

Our download section holds numerous free to access materials. These resources have been developed for teachers, healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in skin cancer prevention.

Kids will enjoy a visit to ‘Cool Club’, where they can see and hear the story of ‘The Misadventures of Percy Piglet and Dora Duck’, colour Cool Cat, solve puzzles and play games.

Care in the Sun Tips

• Between 11am and 3pm seek shade
• Cover up in the sun with ‘T’ shirt, hat and sunglasses
• Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater
• Take extra care with children, their skin is often more sensitive and easily burned.
• Check moles for changes in size, shape and colour or any new skin growths and report any concerns to your GP.