Information for patients – Solihull Community Skin Service

The Solihull Community Dermatology Service is an intermediate specialist clinic providing expert assessment and treatment for a wide range of skin conditions. By operating within the community, we offer patients faster access to a specialist clinician than traditional hospital-based secondary care.  

Our locations 

We operate from two hubs to ensure easy access for patients across the borough:

How to access the service

Access to this service is by referral only.

If you are concerned about a skin condition, please book an appointment with your regular GP. If they feel your condition requires specialist input but does not require a hospital consultant, they will refer you to us.

• Faster Appointments: Our waiting times are typically significantly shorter than hospital dermatology departments.
• Expert Care: You will be seen by a GP with specialist qualifications in Dermatology (GPwER).

Conditions we treat

We provide diagnostic and treatment services for:

• Inflammatory Conditions: Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, and Dermatitis.
• Skin Lesions: Assessment of unknown lesions and moles (that do not meet the urgent 2-week wait cancer criteria).
• Low-Risk BCCs: Management of low-risk Basal Cell Carcinomas (a common type of non-melanoma skin cancer).

Services not provided

To ensure we can see patients with clinical needs quickly, the following are not covered by this service:

• High-Risk Lesions: Suspected skin cancers located on the head or neck (these must be seen in a hospital setting).
• Allergy Testing: We do not perform patch testing or skin prick testing.
• Cosmetic Procedures: We do not remove benign (harmless) skin tags, moles, or cysts for aesthetic reasons.

Frequently asked questions

What happens after my referral?

Once we receive the referral from your GP, our clinical team will review it. You will then be contacted to book an appointment at the location most convenient for you.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Please bring a list of any current medications and details of any creams or treatments you have previously used for your skin condition.