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62 Crocker St, Newport,
Isle of Wight, PO30 5DA

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01983 552590

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info@thelighthouseclinic.co.uk

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9am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday

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A dermatology nurse is a qualified nurse with specialist training in dermatology. Advanced practitioners can assess and treat patients, perform skin cancer screenings, prescribe medications, and carry out minor procedures.

A consultant dermatologist is a medically qualified doctor with advanced training in general medicine and dermatology, is a member or fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and is registered as a dermatology specialist with the GMC after 4–5 years of supervised training.

You’ll be seen by a member of our consultant-led team. Most patients are seen by a GP with a specialist interest in dermatology (GPSI) for quicker access. Complex cases may be seen by a Consultant Dermatologist or Dermatology Nurse Specialist or referred to a more suitable NHS department if required.

Yes. We’re pleased to provide NHS dermatology consultations and treatments when appropriate.

For NHS appointments, yes — we can access relevant medical notes. For private consultations, we won’t have access to your NHS records.

Yes, for NHS dermatology appointments, a referral from your GP or Hospital Consultant is required. For private appointments, no referral is needed.

Possibly — please contact us with your policy details to check.

Please bring any medications you're using and note down important dates (e.g. when symptoms started).

Your dermatologist will discuss your condition with you and discuss treatment options if relevant.

We are constantly working on ways to improve waiting times and using digital technology to speed up consultations. Priority will always be given to high-risk skin cancer and other critical conditions.

We aim to keep wait times short and see patients at their scheduled time. Please arrive promptly. Delays are rare, and we’ll keep you informed if they occur. If someone arrives after you and is being seen first, the likelihood is that they are being seen by a different clinician for a different condition.

We treat all skin conditions, including eczema, acne, psoriasis, rosacea, moles, rashes, and skin cancer.

Suspected melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma referrals via the NHS Two-Week Wait system are seen within 14 days.

We diagnose and treat all common skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.

Treatment plans vary. Some may require emollients or medication; others may need surgery or a "watch and wait" approach.

Yes. If your GP can prescribe the required medication, we will request them to do so. Alternatively, we can issue a valid prescription, which is accepted by UK pharmacies, for medications available exclusively through our Dermatology service.

Yes. We offer minor skin surgery under local anaesthetic. Most procedures take under an hour.

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