We do this in a range of ways, through our Caring, Catalyst, and Campaigning Programmes, and by encouraging millions of people to support us in achieving facial equality.

Our Caring Programme

We are able to help people dealing with disfigurement by providing psycho-social help for individuals and families e.g. emotional support and counselling, school and group support, social skills building and self-help information all aimed at making you feel confident in your day to day life. Our unique activity days, workshops and events run for children and adults offer a chance to meet others with similar experiences.

 

Our Catalyst Programme

Our work with professionals and policy-makers is divided into:

• Teachers and Employers: We offer tailor-made training and consultancy to employers and teachers so that you can confidently provide a fair, welcoming and empowering environment for pupils, staff and customers with disfigurements.

• Health Care Professionals: We run a range of multi-disciplinary and tailored training courses and study days for health care professionals. This ensures that along with already existing medical and surgical treatment, patients with or likely to acquire a disfigurement, can also access the best possible psychological support and preparation for life outside of hospital.

 

Our Campaigning Programme

Everyone irrespective of their appearance has the right to be respected and included in society. No one should be discriminated against or disadvantaged because of their disfigurement or appearance. This programme promotes public awareness and campaigning for face equality, equal rights and opportunities for people with disfigurements.

Each programme is delivered by one or more teams of specialists, informed by our Young People’s Council, and is underpinned by research and evaluation.