Why remote skin cancer screening matters for employers
Skin cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in the UK, with around 20,800 new melanoma cases diagnosed every year — almost 17,000 of which are preventable. When caught early, melanoma has a 10-year survival rate of nearly 90%.
But access is a problem. Employees typically face 5–6 week delays for private dermatology appointments. This creates anxiety, reduces productivity, and increases healthcare costs.
On top of this, up to 40% of referrals prove benign after biopsy, adding unnecessary pressure to already stretched secondary care.
Our remote skin cancer pathway: simple, secure, scalable
Delivered in partnership with Skin Analytics, our service provides employers, insurers, and healthcare providers with a proven clinical pathway to identify concerns earlier, improve outcomes, and reduce unnecessary referrals.
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Getting started: Employees book a secure online consultation with Doctor Care Anywhere, beginning their screening journey.
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Home imaging kit is sent directly to the employee, enabling them to capture high-resolution photos of moles or lesions.
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Secure submission: Images are uploaded onto a secure portal.
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Images are assessed by a Dermatologist within 1 day.
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Employee receives results and next steps guided by DCA clinician.
Convenient & accessible
Employees complete checks from home or during work hours — no disruption, no long waiting times.
Cost efficient
Reduces unnecessary referrals and late-stage treatment costs, helping to lower claims and overall spend.
Rapid results
Expert feedback within 24–72 hours reduces anxiety and enables faster decision-making.
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Better outcomes
Early detection drives higher survival rates and lowers long-term healthcare costs.
Why partner with Doctor Care Anywhere
- Dermatologist-led reviews.
- Results within 24–72 hours for rapid reassurance or escalation.
- Seamless integration with your existing health benefits or insurance pathways.
- Increased efficiency with more safe discharges and fewer unnecessary referrals.
- A proven, scalable solution trusted by employers, insurers, and healthcare providers across the UK.
Value you can trust
- Employers: Improve wellbeing, reduce absence and presenteeism, and demonstrate a proactive commitment to employee health.
- Insurers: Lower claims costs by reducing unnecessary dermatology referrals and biopsies.
- Healthcare Providers: Enhance service offerings, improve triage, and reduce pressure on secondary care.