Sun safety campaign

We are featuring our sun safety campaign across social media during the summer months. The assets are designed to encourage the population of Greater Manchester to take care of their skin in the sun to reduce their risk of skin cancer in the future.

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***Please download the assets separately. The ones here are for illustration only.***

Download the sun safety social media assets to go with the copy.

Download the ABCDE skin cancer awareness social media assets

Please use the hashtags #GMSunSmart in your posts.

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Even in Manchester / you can get burnt between March and October. Follow our everyday suncream tips to stay safe from skin cancer. Use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart
Sunburn doesn’t just happen on holiday. Even in the UK you can get burnt between March and October, so it’s important to protect your skin at home too. Use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart
Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. Follow these safety tips to protect your skin: 1. stay in the shade between 11am and 3pm. 2. make sure you never burn. 3. cover up with clothes and sunglasses. 4. take extra care with children. 5. use at least SPF 30 / high UVA protection. Now that’s SunSmart. #GMSunSmart
Being sun smart is about looking after your skin all summer, not just during heatwaves or when you’re on holiday. Follow these safety tips to protect your skin: spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm make sure you never burn cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses take extra care with children Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection #GMSunSmart
Even in Manchester / you can get burnt between March and October. Follow our everyday suncream tips to stay safe from skin cancer. Follow these safety tips to protect your skin: spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm make sure you never burn cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses take extra care with children Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection #GMSunSmart

Sunbed copy	Video preview
Sunbeds give out ultraviolet (UV) rays that increase your risk of developing skin cancer, and many sunbeds give out a higher dose of UV than the midday tropical sun. Reduce your chance of getting skin cancer by saying no to sunbeds. #GMSunSmart
Sunbeds give out ultraviolet (UV) rays that increase your risk of developing skin cancer, and many sunbeds give out a higher dose of UV than the midday tropical sun. People who are frequently exposed to UV rays – from the sun or sunbeds – before the age of 25 are at greater risk of developing skin cancer in later life. As well as increasing your risk of skin cancer, they can cause your skin to age prematurely, making it look coarse, leathery and wrinkled. Reduce your chance of getting skin cancer by saying no to sunbeds. #GMSunSmart

Sunbed copy

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Sunbeds give out ultraviolet (UV) rays that increase your risk of developing skin cancer, and many sunbeds give out a higher dose of UV than the midday tropical sun. Reduce your chance of getting skin cancer by saying no to sunbeds. #GMSunSmart

Screenshot of social media clip with text 'NO SUNBEDS' from Sun Safety campaign

Sunbeds give out ultraviolet (UV) rays that increase your risk of developing skin cancer, and many sunbeds give out a higher dose of UV than the midday tropical sun. People who are frequently exposed to UV rays – from the sun or sunbeds – before the age of 25 are at greater risk of developing skin cancer in later life.

As well as increasing your risk of skin cancer, they can cause your skin to age prematurely, making it look coarse, leathery and wrinkled. Reduce your chance of getting skin cancer by saying no to sunbeds. #GMSunSmart

Extra Care post (freckles etc) copy	Video preview
Take extra care in the sun if you have???? freckles ???? red / fair hair ???? burn rather than tan ???? many moles ???? are in a hot country where the sun is intense eg: on holiday ???? personal / family history of skin cancer #GMSunSmart
Take extra care in the sun if you: Have freckles or red or fair hair Tend to burn rather than tan Have many moles Are only exposed to intense sun occasionally (for example, while on holiday) Are in a hot country where the sun is particularly intense Have a personal or family history of skin cancer #GMSunSmart

Extra Care post (freckles etc) copy

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Take extra care in the sun if you have???? freckles ???? red / fair hair ???? burn rather than tan ???? many moles ???? are in a hot country where the sun is intense eg: on holiday ???? personal / family history of skin cancer #GMSunSmart

Screenshot of Sun Safety campaign social media clip text

Take extra care in the sun if you:

Have freckles or red or fair hair
Tend to burn rather than tan
Have many moles
Are only exposed to intense sun occasionally (for example, while on holiday)
Are in a hot country where the sun is particularly intense
Have a personal or family history of skin cancer

#GMSunSmart

Children copy	Video preview
Take extra care to protect babies and children from the sun. Their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin, and damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life. #GMSunSmart
Sunburn in childhood can greatly increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Be #SunSmart – use at least SPF30 suncream, keep children covered up and make sure they spend time in the shade.
Take extra care to protect babies and children from the sun. Their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin, and damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life. Children under 6 months should be kept out of direct strong sunlight. From March to October in the UK, children should Cover up with suitable clothing Spend time in the shade, particularly from 11am to 3pm Wear at least SPF30 sunscreen – and make sure it’s applied to areas not protected by clothing, such as face, ears, feet and the backs of hands. #GMSunSmart

Children copy

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Take extra care to protect babies and children from the sun. Their skin is much more sensitive than adult skin, and damage caused by repeated exposure to sunlight could lead to skin cancer developing in later life. #GMSunSmart

Sunburn in childhood can greatly increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Be #SunSmart – use at least SPF30 suncream, keep children covered up and make sure they spend time in the shade.

Children under 6 months should be kept out of direct strong sunlight.

From March to October in the UK, children should

Cover up with suitable clothing
Spend time in the shade, particularly from 11am to 3pm
Wear at least SPF30 sunscreen – and make sure it’s applied to areas not protected by clothing, such as face, ears, feet and the backs of hands.

#GMSunSmart

Applying suncream copy	Video preview
Don’t skimp on suncream! If it is applied too thinly, the amount of protection it gives is reduced. Make sure you apply plenty, and don’t forget the face, neck, ears and head. #GMSunSmart
Apply suncream twice – 30 minutes before going out and again just before you go out. Make sure you reapply every two hours, or more if you have been in water. #GMSunSmart
Follow these steps to apply sunscreen correctly and protect your skin from the sun: As a guide, adults should aim to apply around 2 teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re just covering your head, arms and neck 2 tablespoons of sunscreen if you’re covering your entire body whilst wearing a swimming costume If sunscreen is applied too thinly, the amount of protection it gives is reduced. If you plan to be out in the sun long enough to risk burning, sunscreen needs to be applied twice: 30 minutes before going out and again just before going out. Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed skin, including the face, neck and ears, and head if you have thinning or no hair, but a wide-brimmed hat is better. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied liberally and frequently, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This includes applying it straight after you have been in water, even if it’s “water resistant” and after towel drying, sweating or when it may have rubbed off. It’s also recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, as the sun can dry it off your skin. #GMSunSmart

Applying suncream copy

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Don’t skimp on suncream! If it is applied too thinly, the amount of protection it gives is reduced. Make sure you apply plenty, and don’t forget the face, neck, ears and head. #GMSunSmart

Apply suncream twice – 30 minutes before going out and again just before you go out. Make sure you reapply every two hours, or more if you have been in water. #GMSunSmart

Follow these steps to apply sunscreen correctly and protect your skin from the sun:

As a guide, adults should aim to apply around
- 2 teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re just covering your head, arms and neck
- 2 tablespoons of sunscreen if you’re covering your entire body whilst wearing a swimming costume
If sunscreen is applied too thinly, the amount of protection it gives is reduced.
If you plan to be out in the sun long enough to risk burning, sunscreen needs to be applied twice: 30 minutes before going out and again just before going out.
Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed skin, including the face, neck and ears, and head if you have thinning or no hair, but a wide-brimmed hat is better.
Sunscreen needs to be reapplied liberally and frequently, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
This includes applying it straight after you have been in water, even if it’s “water resistant” and after towel drying, sweating or when it may have rubbed off.
It’s also recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, as the sun can dry it off your skin.

#GMSunSmart

Runners copy	Video preview
Don’t forget even in Manchester you can get burnt between March and October. If you’re out running, it’s important to protect your skin. Use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart
Being sun smart is about looking after your skin all summer, not just during heatwaves or when you’re on holiday. Follow these safety tips to protect your skin when you’re out running: Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection make sure you never burn cover up with suitable clothing, a hat and sunglasses Take extra care between 11am and 3pm, stay in the shade when you can #GMSunSmart

Runners copy

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Don’t forget even in Manchester you can get burnt between March and October. If you’re out running, it’s important to protect your skin. Use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart

Being sun smart is about looking after your skin all summer, not just during heatwaves or when you’re on holiday. Follow these safety tips to protect your skin when you’re out running:

Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection
make sure you never burn
cover up with suitable clothing, a hat and sunglasses
Take extra care between 11am and 3pm, stay in the shade when you can

#GMSunSmart

Watching sport copy	Video preview
If you’re watching sport outdoors, don’t forget you can get burnt between March and October, so it’s important to protect your skin at home too. Use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart
Being sun smart is about looking after your skin all summer, not just during heatwaves or when you’re on holiday. If you’re watching (or playing) sport outdoors, follow these safety tips to protect your skin: spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm make sure you never burn cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses take extra care with children Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection #GMSunSmart

Watching sport copy

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If you’re watching sport outdoors, don’t forget you can get burnt between March and October, so it’s important to protect your skin at home too. Use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart

Being sun smart is about looking after your skin all summer, not just during heatwaves or when you’re on holiday. If you’re watching (or playing) sport outdoors, follow these safety tips to protect your skin:

spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
make sure you never burn
cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
take extra care with children
Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection

#GMSunSmart

Outdoor music gigs / festivals copy	Video preview
If you’re at an outdoor gig or festival, remember that even in the UK you can get burnt between March and October. It’s important to protect your skin – use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart
If you’re at an outdoor gig or festival, don’t forget that even in Manchester you can get burnt between March and October. Follow our everyday suncream tips to stay safe from skin cancer. Follow these safety tips to protect your skin: spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm make sure you never burn cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses take extra care with children Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection #GMSunSmart

Outdoor music gigs / festivals copy

Video preview

If you’re at an outdoor gig or festival, remember that even in the UK you can get burnt between March and October. It’s important to protect your skin – use at least SPF30 suncream, cover up and spend time in the shade. #GMSunSmart

If you’re at an outdoor gig or festival, don’t forget that even in Manchester you can get burnt between March and October. Follow our everyday suncream tips to stay safe from skin cancer.

Follow these safety tips to protect your skin:

spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
make sure you never burn
cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
take extra care with children
Use a ‘high protection’ sunscreen of at least SPF 30 which also has high UVA protection

#GMSunSmart

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Short: Check if your mole could be cancerous using our ABCDE check list. Swipe across! Please remember, finding a melanoma as early as possible can mean it’s easier to treat. #GMSunSmart Long: Moles are small, coloured spots on the skin. Most people have them and they’re usually nothing to worry about. Check if your mole could be cancerous using our ABCDE check list. Swipe across! A – Asymmetry B – Border C – Colour D – Diameter E – Evolution Please remember: See a GP if: you have a mole that’s changed size, shape or colour you have a mole that’s painful or itchy you have a mole that’s inflamed, bleeding or crusty you have a new or unusual mark on your skin that has not gone away after a few weeks Finding a melanoma as early as possible can mean it’s easier to treat. #GMSunSmart		Check your moles Promotional graphic by NHS urging to check your moles, featuring coloured blocks of text and an image of a person examining their skin. A – Asymmetry Graphic about asymmetry related to checking your moles. Contains four blocks: Top left block with letter ‘A’, top right block titled “ASYMMETRY”, bottom left block reads “If two halves of your mole differ in shape…”, and bottom right block in orange says “GET IT CHECKED” with an illustration of a mole divided by a dashed line. B – Border Graphic about border related to checking your moles. Contains text reading “BORDER: If the edges of your mole are irregular or blurred… Get it checked” beside a circle with a dashed, irregular outline on a pink background. C – Colour Graphic divided into four sections promoting checking your moles with bold text and colourful backgrounds. Top left features a red “C” in an orange square, top right mentions “COLOUR” in bold font, bottom left shows a stylized representation of a mole in pink shades, and bottom right has a green background with the message “IF YOUR MOLE IS MULTIPLE COLOURS…” followed by “GET IT CHECKED” in a blue rectangle. D – Diameter Graphic promoting checking your moles, featuring three coloured sections: top orange with the letter “D” and word “DIAMETER,” middle pink with a circle labelled “6mm,” and bottom green with text “IF YOUR MOLE HAS GROWN, OR IF IT’S 6MM OR MORE… GET IT CHECKED. E – Evolution Graphic divided into four sections promoting checking your moles with bold text and colourful backgrounds. Top left features a red “E” in a red square, top right mentions “EVOLUTION” in bold font, top left shows a stylized representation of a mole in pink and red shades, and bottom right has a blue background with the message “IF YOUR MOLE HAS CHANGED IN SIZE, SHAPE OR COLOUR…’ followed by “GET IT CHECKED” in an orange rectangle. End screen Graphic divided into four sections promoting checking your moles with bold text and colourful backgrounds. The words “Now that’s sun smart” feature, with one on each of the boxes. The spare boxes contain a cartoon image of a sun, and another contains some sunglasses.

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Short: Check if your mole could be cancerous using our ABCDE check list. Swipe across! Please remember, finding a melanoma as early as possible can mean it’s easier to treat. #GMSunSmart

Long:

Moles are small, coloured spots on the skin. Most people have them and they’re usually nothing to worry about. Check if your mole could be cancerous using our ABCDE check list. Swipe across!

A – Asymmetry

B – Border

C – Colour

D – Diameter

E – Evolution

Please remember:

See a GP if:

you have a mole that’s changed size, shape or colour
you have a mole that’s painful or itchy
you have a mole that’s inflamed, bleeding or crusty
you have a new or unusual mark on your skin that has not gone away after a few weeks

Finding a melanoma as early as possible can mean it’s easier to treat.

#GMSunSmart

Check your moles

Promotional graphic by NHS urging to check your moles, featuring coloured blocks of text and an image of a person examining their skin.

A – Asymmetry

Graphic about asymmetry related to checking your moles. Contains four blocks: Top left block with letter ‘A’, top right block titled “ASYMMETRY”, bottom left block reads “If two halves of your mole differ in shape…”, and bottom right block in orange says “GET IT CHECKED” with an illustration of a mole divided by a dashed line.

B – Border

Graphic about border related to checking your moles. Contains text reading “BORDER: If the edges of your mole are irregular or blurred… Get it checked” beside a circle with a dashed, irregular outline on a pink background.

C – Colour

Graphic divided into four sections promoting checking your moles with bold text and colourful backgrounds. Top left features a red “C” in an orange square, top right mentions “COLOUR” in bold font, bottom left shows a stylized representation of a mole in pink shades, and bottom right has a green background with the message “IF YOUR MOLE IS MULTIPLE COLOURS…” followed by “GET IT CHECKED” in a blue rectangle.

D – Diameter

Graphic promoting checking your moles, featuring three coloured sections: top orange with the letter “D” and word “DIAMETER,” middle pink with a circle labelled “6mm,” and bottom green with text “IF YOUR MOLE HAS GROWN, OR IF IT’S 6MM OR MORE… GET IT CHECKED.

E – Evolution

Graphic divided into four sections promoting checking your moles with bold text and colourful backgrounds. Top left features a red “E” in a red square, top right mentions “EVOLUTION” in bold font, top left shows a stylized representation of a mole in pink and red shades, and bottom right has a blue background with the message “IF YOUR MOLE HAS CHANGED IN SIZE, SHAPE OR COLOUR…’ followed by “GET IT CHECKED” in an orange rectangle.

End screen

Graphic divided into four sections promoting checking your moles with bold text and colourful backgrounds. The words “Now that’s sun smart” feature, with one on each of the boxes. The spare boxes contain a cartoon image of a sun, and another contains some sunglasses.