Centre for Appearance Research

In 1998 Changing Faces partnered the University of the West of England in setting up the world's first and only Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) to enhance understanding of the psychosocial, educational and cultural aspects of disfigurement and appearance related concerns. The findings have led to significant improvements in clinical practice and have enabled Changing Faces and CAR to make credible contributions to NHS policy reviews on service developments.

For further information on current research projects and publications visit CAR's website at http://science.uwe.ac.uk/car/

Changing Faces Research Fund

The Changing Faces Research Fund was established in 2004 to commission and promote research into the 'big questions' around disfigurement throughout the UK and internationally.

The Research Fund is presently in need of further funds to invest in new research. It is not accepting applications for research at this time.

For further information about the Changing Faces Research Fund please call 0845 4500 275 or email info@changingfaces.org.uk

Advertising research projects on this website

Under certain circumstances, Changing Faces is pleased to advertise relevant academic research projects on our website, to facilitate recruitment of participants.

Disclaimer statement:

• Changing Faces recognises that academic research enables health and social care professionals to develop and improve the psychosocial support available to people who have disfigurements.
• Changing Faces has a strict policy regarding the research studies it publicises and each study is considered according to detailed criteria.
• Changing Faces cannot be held responsible for any emotional, psychological, or physical harm that might result from participation in a research study advertised on this website. Such ethical considerations are the responsibility of the research institution.

Please download our information sheet for researchers to find out if we may be able to offer guidance, or if your project may be eligible for us to advertise on our website.

Current research

If you have Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) or Ectodermal
Dysplasia (ED) click here to find out more about a current research project you might be interested in taking part in.

What are your views on TV presenting and disfigurement? Your opinion would be very valuable to Master's student Holly Wallis. To find out more click here.

If you have Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and are aged 14-21, or if you have a son or daughter with NF1 who is aged 11-21, click here to find out more about a current reserach project you might be interested in taking part in.