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Sunbeds

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 43052

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to discourage the use of sunbeds.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 prohibits the use of sunbeds for those under 18 years old. For those over 18 years old, advice has been issued by both the National Health Service and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to increase awareness of the public health risks of excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The UKHSA’s advice is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sunbeds-safety-advice/sunbeds-safety-advice

The NHS’ advice is available at the following link:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety/

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