A report by the King’s Fund into a major NHS specialty - dermatology - has identified staff shortages, poor training, inconsistent quality in diagnosis and treatment and large variations in access to specialist care, affecting millions of patients across the UK each year.

Researchers at the University of Sheffield are looking for volunteers to test whether online self-help is useful for people who experience psychological distress in relation to their skin condition. 

Psoriasis for many is embarrassing and often difficult to talk about; flaking, sore and cracked skin is just part of the process people endure.

Skin 'n' Bones Connection issue 40 is now available. In this latest publication, there are articles covering a wide range of topics, not only for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but also for those with an interest in both conditions.