Kimberley Kurpanik is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Kimberley Kurpanik for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“Great informative course, also it is close to my heart as lost my best friend through melanoma cancer and would like to bring awareness especially within my profession.”

Kimberley Kurpanik would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Christina Galer is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Christina Galer for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“Really good online course. I’ve been wanting to do one for a while but never had the time. Lockdown is the perfect time for this. This was so informative and i’m pleased i may be able to help people spot early signs of skin cancer so they can get checked as soon as possible.”

Christina Galer would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Sharon McHardy is MASCED PRO Certified!

Congratulations to Sharon McHardy for completing the MASCED PRO Training Programme!

“I am a massage therapist in the community with a large, diverse range of clientele. I have advised clients in the past that they should get certain lesions checked, thankfully none have been diagnosed with any skin cancers. I thought this course was extremely beneficial in helping me identify specifically what to look for and it will be invaluable as i go forward in my career. Thank you for such a comprehensive and interesting course.”

Sharon McHardy would recommend the MASCED PRO Training Programme to other healthcare professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Amie Holder-Soares is MASCED PRO Certified!

Congratulations to Amie Holder-Soares for completing the MASCED PRO Training Programme!

“Hi, thank you for the online course in melanoma and skin cancer early detection pro. As a dental hygienist/therapist and a facial aesthetics provider this is absolutely valuable information that could help save a life and also help to combat skin cancer in the u. K. We are in the prime position to raise concerns about any abnormalities of the skin. This course has given me the confidence to discuss concerns with patients/clients in a calm and professional manner without causing alarm. Kind regards, amie holder-soares. The cambridge hygienist get lippy facial aesthetics”

Amie Holder-Soares would recommend the MASCED PRO Training Programme to other healthcare professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Laura Wakeham is MASCED PRO Certified!

Congratulations to Laura Wakeham for completing the MASCED PRO Training Programme!

“This course has been very informative and will no doubt impact positively on my future practice. I certainly feel more confident to raise a concern with a patient for onward referral/investigation. Thank you”

Laura Wakeham would recommend the MASCED PRO Training Programme to other healthcare professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Darren Bloore is MASCED PRO Certified!

Congratulations to Darren Bloore for completing the MASCED PRO Training Programme!

“An informative course that wasn't just a click-through to get a cpd certificate! It's provided me with some knowledge for identifying potential problem lesions within my field of work for referral to appropriate experts, using the correct communication techniques that won't alarm the patient.”

Darren Bloore would recommend the MASCED PRO Training Programme to other healthcare professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Julie Rhodes is MASCED PRO Certified!

Congratulations to Julie Rhodes for completing the MASCED PRO Training Programme!

“This training programme is very well presented and very accessible. The images and descriptions are clear and concise helping the pupil to develop an understanding of the different presentations of the skin lesions. I have learned so much from this programme and would now feel much more confident in referring patients for further investigation using a more detailed rationale of areas of concern. Thank you”

Julie Rhodes would recommend the MASCED PRO Training Programme to other healthcare professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Charlotte Walker is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Charlotte Walker for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I have really enjoyed studying this course topic. Excellent amount of infomation given, i cannot wait to open my beauty room doors post lockdown to observe my clients skin! Thank you.”

Charlotte Walker would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Natalie Knight is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Natalie Knight for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I have found this e-course extremely interesting, easy to understand and very informative. I now feel confident in helping clients if i ever spot anything. I will be letting others in my profession know about this course so that we may potentially save many lives.”

Natalie Knight would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Tracey Tutty is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Tracey Tutty for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“Even after 40 years in the business, i found the course informative and useful. It has given me an easy way of disseminating crucial information to staff and clients. Thank you tracey tutty”

Tracey Tutty would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Dee Donald is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Dee Donald for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“This is an amazing course and will be a valuable tool in the salon for myselfl and my clients. It's very informative and ideal education for a beauty therapist massage therapist and nail technician like myself. So glad i've taken this course.”

Dee Donald would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Dee Donald is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Dee Donald for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“This is an amazing course and will be a valuable tool in the salon for myselfl and my clients. It's very informative and ideal education for a beauty therapist massage therapist and nail technician like myself. So glad i've taken this course.”

Dee Donald would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

A Digital Revolution in Dermatology and Skin Cancer Awareness.

MySkinDoctor and the UK’s largest dermatology practice are at the forefront of a digital revolution and proud to announce an exclusive charity partnership with the UK’s leading skin cancer charity, Skcin.

The healthcare landscape is changing exponentially with far reaching implications in terms of diagnostics, treatments and delivery of care - and non more so right now than in the world of dermatology.

MySkinDoctor is a patient-led App which allows people to access dermatology services remotely without the need to visit a clinic. It was launched in January 2019 following two years of development with key stakeholders including patients, CCGs, dermatologists and software developers. Now fully approved and in use within the NHS across Southern England, MySkinDoctor allows patients to take and upload photographs of their skin condition to a team of experienced Consultant Dermatologists while at home or anywhere else convenient.

The current GP referral system into dermatology is not sustainable due to a national consultant shortage. This in turn has led to typical national waiting times in dermatology for a new patient appointment exceeding 18 weeks!

MySkinDoctor is addressing this national problem for patients across the UK by providing expert, swift and efficient triage with patients receiving a personalised care plan, including a diagnosis, information about their condition and an effective treatment plan within just three working days. Furthermore, this information is simultaneously communicated to the patient’s GP and included in patient records.

With a 100% Clinical Governance record, 100% GP satisfaction and fully GDPR compliant, MySkinDoctor is meeting current and future patient needs, whilst ensuring quality of care is not compromised and access is equitable across the UK.

As a result of its success, and in order to meet increasing demand, MySkinDoctor has now partnered with the UK’s leading skin cancer charity Skcin to launch their nation-wide Self-Pay Service.

The Self-Pay App allows anyone across the UK, regardless of their postcode, to use the service immediately without first having to wait to be referred to a dermatologist by their GP. It works in exactly the same way, providing all the same benefits. To access this instant service, patients are charged for their consultancy - £5 of which will be donated to support Skcin's vital work in preventing skin cancer and promoting early detection across the UK.

Skcin is the UK’s leading skin cancer awareness charity, formed by the family of Karen Clifford (the KC in Skcin) who passed away from melanoma in 2005. Skcin operates five national educational intervention programmes that are dedicated to raising awareness of the prevention and early detection of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.

Working with primary schools, pre-schools, workplaces and with hair, health and beauty industry professionals across the UK, Skcin is committed to embedding the prevention and early detection of skin cancer into the heart of communities nationwide.

Dr Bav Shergill, Consultant Dermatologist at MySkinDoctor says: “We are delighted to be supporting the  work of our charity partner, Skcin. Skin cancer is a major public health concern and cannot be underestimated. Over 210,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and 16,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed annually in  the UK. Meanwhile the continued increase in cases of the disease is testing dermatology departments to their limits.

"With around 90% of all skin cancer cases PREVENTABLE and early diagnosis vital, MySkinDoctor are proud to support Skcin who are leading the way in delivering forward thinking, quality and trusted solutions to tackling the rising statistics and saving lives”.

Dr Russell Emerson, Consultant Dermatologist at MySkinDoctor adds: “We approached Skcin with this unique opportunity as we were impressed by the scale, scope and national accessibility of the charity’s work. Their bespoke intervention programmes that work with key ‘at risk’ and ‘influential’ sectors, we believe are making a huge impact.

"For us, it’s a no-brainer - prevention is most certainly better than cure and the early detection of skin cancer improves prognosis and save lives. By supporting Skcin with a donation from each consultancy fee and by raising awareness of their work and key messaging amongst our patients, we can work together to combat this devastating disease”.

Like MySkinDoctor, Skcin is also responsible for a digital revolution, but in skin cancer awareness, prevention and early detection. The launch of its MASCED (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Early Detection) online training programmes to the hair, beauty and healthcare industries nationwide, has seen huge success, with industry professionals hailed as ‘the first line of defence’ when it comes to saving lives from the disease.

Despite the fact that skin cancer is the only cancer we can physically see developing, ignorance regarding how to spot the early signs and symptoms remains widespread. Professionals who work across these industries see their client’s skin up-close on a regular basis and often in places they can’t see themselves. By taking the time to learn about skin surveillance and how to identify suspicious lesions, these professionals are perfectly placed to detect the early signs of skin cancer and confidently signpost their clients to take action. This could prevent their clients from disfigurement through surgery and, in the case of spotting melanoma early, could even prevent their death.

Today a continually growing army of over 11,000 registered professionals, spanning more than 30 professions nationwide, have registered with the MASCED training programme. And with an estimated 275,000 professionals working across these industries, their power and scope to combat the rising incidence of skin cancer is exceptional.

Marie Tudor, CEO of Skcin said: “When it comes to the early diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, providing patients with the ability to receive immediate care is essential to yield higher rates of survival. This is why we are delighted to be partnering with MySkinDoctor - our work and common goals are perfectly aligned. By combining our efforts in raising awareness of early detection and in signposting patients to access immediate care, together we can and will save many lives.

"For too long skin cancer patients have endured agonising waiting times for referrals which increases anxiety, can significantly impact mental health and result in poor prognosis. At a time when getting an appointment with a GP is becoming increasingly difficult and the misdiagnosis of skin cancers not uncommon due to lack of specialist GP training, MySkinDoctor will provide people with the ability to manage their own skin health, giving them the peace of mind they need with expert advice and an action plan within 72 hours."

With MySkinDoctor, expert advice is at your fingertips - on your mobile phone or tablet, whether at home, at work, or on the go. It offers the perfect solution for those who can’t afford to take time out of their busy schedule to visit a clinic appointment and require fast, expert advice from experienced Consultant Dermatologists.

The ease of use of the App has been key to patient uptake, resulting in positive testimonials and scoring a 4.5/5* feedback rating, which attests to patient satisfaction and enthusiasm for MySkinDoctor and its benefits.

The MySkinDoctor App is free to download with private consultations priced at £75, £5 of which is donated to Skcin to support their vital work.