Marie Tudor & SKCIN

CEO

Marie Tudor is the CEO of UK skin cancer charity Skcin, where she has transformed a small, grassroots organisation into an award-winning, globally recognised leader in skin cancer education. For over a decade, Marie has been the driving force behind the charity’s growth, leading innovative, multi-channel educational interventions that reach influential audiences across multiple sectors. Skcin remains the only charity dedicated to education around all types of skin cancer.

SKCIN (The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity) is a UK-based national charity dedicated to the prevention and early detection of skin cancer through education and awareness. Established in 2006 in memory of Karen Clifford, who lost her life to melanoma, the charity was founded by her family with a clear mission: to reduce the incidence of skin cancer, save lives, and alleviate the growing burden on the NHS.

Recognised as the UK’s leading skin cancer awareness charity, SKCIN focuses on both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, promoting early diagnosis and behavioural change through targeted educational intervention. Central to its work is the belief that up to 90% of skin cancer cases are preventable and that early detection dramatically improves outcomes—making education one of the most powerful tools in combating the disease.

SKCIN delivers a unique, multi-channel approach to public health education, developing innovative, evidence-based programmes that reach communities nationwide. Its suite of national accreditation initiatives—including Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries, Sun Safe Workplaces, and the MASCED training programmes—equip educators, healthcare professionals, and industry practitioners with the knowledge and tools to identify risks, promote sun safety, and support early detection.

In addition, SKCIN provides extensive educational resources, campaigns, and digital tools, including its mobile app, designed to empower individuals of all ages and skin types to take control of their skin health. By working with high-risk and influential sectors, as well as policymakers and medical experts, the charity drives meaningful behavioural change and raises the national profile of skin cancer as a critical public health issue.

Despite its national reach and impact, SKCIN operates as an independent charity, relying on donations, partnerships, and fundraising to sustain and expand its work. With a passionate team and strong clinical advisory support, the organisation continues to lead the way in skin cancer prevention—educating the nation, influencing policy, and ultimately saving lives.

Introduction Of MASCED (Melanoma And Skin Cancer Early Detection) On Line Training

Skin cancer is the the UK most common cancer affecting 1 in 5 people.

Professionals working in primary care are uniquely placed to carry our skin surveillance with patients particularly if that relates to the lower limb and foot. This session gives an insight into the charity SKCIN, who developed the training and an introduction to the online training, including bite size elements of early detection. Also highlighted will be tools and resources for clinic’s and practices.

90% of skin cancer are preventable and 98% treatable if caught early. With collaboration with Primary Care, together we can combat skin cancer and support the charity’s mission to help detect skin cancer sooner and help save lives