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Skin Cancer Check App Cuts Referrals by 50%

A revolutionary NHS trial in Devon and Cornwall is transforming skin cancer detection using smartphone technology. The “Map My Mole” app, combined with a special clip-on lens, has reduced hospital referrals by 50% while dramatically speeding up diagnosis times.

How It Works
  1. Patients receive a magnifying lens for their phone
  2. They photograph suspicious moles/lesions
  3. The app collects health information and images
  4. Dermatologists review cases within days (vs weeks/months for traditional referrals)
Impressive Results
  • 1,500+ moles reviewed in 10 months across 3 GP practices
  • Referral rates dropped from ~20% to 10%
  • GP consultation time cut from 15 minutes to 2-4 minutes
  • 84-year-old Dee Noakes received a dermatology appointment within a week after her GP flagged concerns via the app
Broader Benefits
  • Reduces pressure on overloaded dermatology services
  • Frees up specialists to treat eczema, psoriasis and acne
  • Aligns with NHS goals to “keep care closer to home”
  • Already used in 915 private UK clinics, reviewing 5,000+ lesions

Dr. Toby Nelson, the consultant dermatologist behind the trial, notes: “We’re projecting specialist expertise into primary care – this could free up tens of thousands of NHS appointments nationwide.”

With skin cancer cases rising but 90% of referrals being benign, this innovation promises faster care for those who need it most while easing systemic bottlenecks. Health officials are now considering rolling it out across more NHS practices.

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