Cancer Research UK : SunSmart resources

SunSmart resources

Cancer Research UK resources on display

In this section you will find SunSmart resources to order or download. These resources are available free of charge to people with a UK postal address.

On this page you can browse our general sun protection and skin cancer early detection resources.

Elsewhere in this section you can view our resources for schools, our statistics factsheets and our factsheets for tour operators and the workplace.

Ordering resources

To order resources please browse our online store. We aim to dispatch the majority of orders within 48 hours.

If you live in Wales you will need to display bilingual versions of the SunSmart materials. To order Welsh/English versions of SunSmart resources please e-mail lifestyles@wales.gsi.gov.uk or visit the Welsh team's website to download PDFs.

General publications

Resources in English can be downloaded as PDF files by clicking on the pictures below.

Sunbeds poster

This A3 colour poster highlights the health risks from using sunbeds.

Skin cancer kills flyer

This A5 double-sided leaflet shows an enlarged image of a melanoma. The leaflet includes information about sun protection and the signs of skin cancer. This resource is aimed at men.

Skin cancer kills poster

This A3 poster is aimed at men with a focus on early detection. The poster shows an enlarged image of a melanoma.

Warning! SunSmart information card

This colour A6 information card warns of the dangers of sun exposure and gives sun protection information. Cards are free of charge to UK residents only.

Warning! SunSmart poster

This colour A3 poster warns of the dangers of sun exposure and gives sun protection information. Posters are free of charge to UK residents only.

Kids Cook Quick poster

This striking A3 poster of two blonde boys emphasises the fact that children burn more easily and asks parents to keep them covered. Posters are free of charge to UK residents only.

Skin cancer identification poster

This A2 poster is designed to assist GPs and nurses in the recognition of suspicious skin lesions. It is for use by health professionals and is available free of charge to UK residents only.

Downloading PDFs

You will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view these PDFs. You can download Acrobat Reader free of charge from the Adobe website. Visit Access Adobe to find out how people with visual disabilities can get the most from this software.

Cancer awareness leaflets

Cancer Research UK also produce a range of health awareness leaflets, including detailed leaflets on skin cancer and malignant melanoma. You can download or order these leaflets from our online store.

Royal College of Physicians melanoma resource

The Royal College of Physicians has produced guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, referral and management of melanoma. To download or order the guidelines please visit the Royal College of Physicians website.