Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Friday, 2 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 June 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Skin Moles

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of widening the criteria for mole removal in the National Health Service.

Answer: The Department has made no assessment on the potential merits of widening the criteria for mole removal on the National Health Service. People are advised to visit their general practitioner (GP) with new or existing moles that have changed in shape or colour. If the GP suspects a mole is cancerous, a two week suspected cancer referral will be made. Depending on the outcome, the mole may be surgically removed. The NHS does not routinely provide mole removal for cosmetic reasons.

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