The GHA Dermatology Department will be re-instating its annual Skin Cancer Screening Day at  the Primary Care Centre on Saturday 10th May 2025. 

A statement from the GHA follows below:

This initiative provides a unique opportunity for the public to have any notable skin lesions, a new  or undiagnosed changing growth checked out by the Dermatology Team and the visiting  Consultant Dermatologist from the UK. 

Appointments for the Skin Cancer Screening Clinic on 10th May can be pre-booked by calling the  Primary Care Centre on 200 52441. Pre-booking is available from Monday 5th May to Friday 9th  May between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.  

Please note there will be no walk-in clinic on this occasion. Only patients with pre-booked  appointments will be seen. 

Signs individuals should watch out for include irregular edges, rapid growth, bleeding, varied  pigmentation, oozing, and size over 5mm. 

This initiative is aimed at looking at significant skin changes which could indicate skin cancer and  not for examination of chronic skin conditions. Do not call for an appointment if you have a long- -standing skin condition. 

Director of Public Health, Dr Helen Carter, said: “Given Gibraltar’s hot climate and exposure to  the sun, it is important that people keep checking any changes to their skin. If you have any moles or patches of skin that are new or have changed in appearance, it is extremely important to have  these checked. The importance of protecting yourself from sun exposure cannot be over emphasised.” 

GHA Director General, Kevin McGee, said: “Early detection of skin cancer increases your chance  of survival, so it is imperative that any person with concerns follows the advice and seeks  immediate medical attention. If you call and appointments are no longer available, the GHA  strongly encourages you to book an appointment with a GP to assess any changes to your skin.”