Sandown Lifeguards recently teamed up with the Lighthouse Clinic and Sandown’s town councillors to take part in a programme of skin cancer awareness and prevention.
The beach lifeguards were all checked over by a dermatologist on the day, with 1 member of the team being referred for treatment.
86% of melanoma skin cancer cases are preventable, but people that have had more than 5 incidents of sunburn are more at risk of having melanomas.
Beach Lifeguard Manager Todd Miller said:
“It was really important that our team of lifeguards can promote the safe enjoyment of the beach for all residents and visitors to Sandown, and the Island.
“We’d like to thank our colleagues at the Lighthouse Clinic for providing the session, and hopefully we can develop this much-needed inclusive and informative initiative in the future.”
Town Mayor Alex Lightfoot added:
“Partnership working has already seen Swim Safe delivered in Sandown, provided accessible wheelchairs, litter picking facilities, and the promotion of taking mextra care in sun without spoiling the fun, is very a very positive message.”
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Don’t think we are going to have to worry about sunbathing this year
Perhaps a course on treating trench foot would be more fitting this year, and most others.
Whilst working in Sandown, went to the toilets by the
Sundial Cafe, 50p to have a p*ss.
I wouldn’t mind, no soap or water in the toilet to wash ones
hands.
Whatever happened since the pandemic when we were advised to
wash our hands regularly.
What a disgrace to charge so much.