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Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist
Plymouth Hospitals NHS is seeking an innovative experienced nurse to join their team working across departmental boundaries for patients with skin malignancies. The closing date for applications is 10th Sept 2008. For more information, please click here
 
Senior Research Nurse
The Paediatric Allergy Research Department in King's College London is seeking a highly motivated individual who is looking for a challenging and exciting lead nursing role in clinical research. The closing date for applications is 3rd Sept 2008. For more information, please click here
 
SunSmart Cancer Awareness Roadshow
In April 2006, Cancer Research UK launched 2 mobile cancer awareness units. The overall aim is to encourage more awareness about what people can do to reduce their own risk of skin cancer. If any members are willing to help out in local areas, please contact Gwen at gwen.kaplan@cancer.org.uk
 
Consultation on Nursing Activity
The Primary Care Sub Group is collecting data on nursing activity in relation to clinical sessions. Please click here for more information.
 
Regional Reports (Members only)
The BDNG regional reports are now available in the member's only section. Please click here for more information
  
Management of Ageing Skin Guidelines
New guidelines have recently been launched to help healthcare professionals manage common skin disorders in older patients. To receive a free copy, please contact hsdCommunications on 10923777277, email info@hsdcomm.com or click here
 
BDNG 5 Year Business Plan
Members can now view the BDNG 5 Year Business Plan by clicking here

Audit of Provision of Dermatology services in Secondary Care in the UK
The BAD and RCP recent survey reveals some discrepancies in the care of patients with psoriasis. For more information, please click here
 

National Patient Safety Agency
The NPSA has released Rapid Response Report 4: Fire Hazard with Paraffin Based Skin Products giving a series of actions to apply to all patients being dispensed with or treated with paraffin based products. To view this report, please click here.

 

Care Closer to Home
The Shifting Care Closer to Home Demonstration Sites Report of the Speciality Sub Groups has been published. To view the report, please click here

The prevention, diagnosis, referral and management of melanoma of the skin
These guidelines have been developed to help healthcare professionals recognise early predictors of melanoma, using the series of photographs provided, and thus to help reduce mortality. For more information, please click here

 

 

 

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