Skin Cancer Screening and Mole Checks

Fast-track skin cancer screening clinical service providing skin cancer tests and mole checks.

SkinCheck, our fast-track skin cancer screening service, is for anyone who wants their moles checked or a clinical opinion from skin cancer specialists on localised changes to their skin. 

  • Nationwide clinics 
  • High quality images taken by specialist skin cancer nurses
  • Suspicious moles/skin changes reported by consultant skin cancer specialists.
  • Results letter within 5 days 
  • Professional guidance on how best to protect your skin 
  • Free skin health information booklet 
  • For men & women aged 18+

 

 

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Why should I have a SkinCheck?

SkinCheck provides you with a thorough skin cancer examination and mole check with any suspicious moles/skin changes reported by consultant skin cancer specialists.

Why should I have a SkinCheck?
Anon
Customer

The most professional mole examination I ever had, the nurse was very knowledgeable, kind and has explained everything to me, made me feel reassured, the results with the recommendation were sent soon after the examination. 

Anon
Anon
Customer

Thank you, my consultation was very informative and helpful.I was made to feel comfortable and very re-assured. The consultant nurse was so patient and understanding and put me at ease.I received my results very quickly.

Anon
Anon
Customer

I was really impressed with the service. My appointment was arranged very quickly and I was seen within three days. The nurse that I saw was really nice and explained everything in detail and my written report was received the next day. Brilliant service and I can't fault it. 

Anon
Jamie
Customer

Very impressed. Everything was explained clearly, and I had a response within five days which really helped. Thanks again. 

Jamie
Carly
Customer

Excellent experience. Appointment booked very quickly and I received a text message confirming details. Was seen on time by a very experienced skin cancer specialist who fully explained the process and was extremely knowledgeable. I received by results by email in two days. Will definitely book another appointment in 12 months.

Carly

Mr Per Hall, Clinical Advisor for Skin Cancer

It is important to check your moles and skin and come forward with any lesion on the skin which has either changed in size, shape or colour or is new. This advice helps to a degree but only by careful evaluation of the story of that changing mole supported by careful evaluation of detailed pictures which look at the structure of it within the skin (dermoscopy) can guidance be given. SkinCheck helps separate out lesions that have friendly appearances from those that need to be considered more carefully in case they are suspicious of skin cancer.

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Why use SkinCheck?

Why use SkinCheck?

Our fast-track skin cancer screening and mole check service, is for anyone with concerns about new localised changes in the appearance of their skin or moles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect at my SkinCheck appointment?

Your SkinCheck appointment will be a 25-minute consultation with a skin cancer specialist nurse which will cover the following areas:

  • A review of your completed online risk assessment.
  • The nurse will conduct a full body assessment.
  • Tuition in self-examination, skin health and how best to protect your skin.
  • A complete skin examination and Dermoscopy (looking into the deeper layers of the skin) examination of any suspicious skin changes or moles.
  • High quality digital and dermoscopic images taken of any suspicious skin changes/moles.
What is Dermoscopy?

Dermoscopy is a non-invasive method to examine your skin. A dermatoscope is a hand-held instrument, a bit like a magnifying glass, which can magnify an area by up to 10 times. The nurse will usually put some lubricant on your skin and then will hold the dermatoscope over your skin so they can examine the area very closely. This process does not hurt or affect your skin.

What happens after my SkinCheck appointment?
  • Following your appointment, you will receive a results letter within five working days of your appointment. The results letter will contain any images that were taken on the day for your records.
  • If any abnormality is discovered, we can assist you in being referred to your GP or a private consultant for further investigation.
If images are taken of moles and skin changes on my skin at my SkinCheck appointment, what will my results letter say?

If the nurse at your SkinCheck appointment takes digital and dermosopic images there are two possible outcomes:

  1. No suspicious features and you will be reassured that no further investigation or treatment is required. We will advise you based on your risk assessment when you should next have a SkinCheck appointment. 
  2. The mole/skin changes has features which would benefit from an urgent face-to-face examination for possible biopsy and/or treatment.
Cancellation policy

We’re pleased to cancel and re-schedule any appointments without penalty or administration fees up to 24 hours before your appointment. However, with less than 24 hours’ notice of cancellation, re-scheduling or non-attendance on the day does incur a 100% cancellation fee as we’ll be unable to re-use the time to support other clients. If an appointment is cancelled more than three times, we reserves the right to not offer an alternative appointment. New appointments will be charged at the self-pay rate.