Changing Faces' approach to disfigurement in the workplace is a holistic one. We work with both employers and people with disfigurements to enable them all to face disfigurement with confidence.

The Equality Act 2010 provides legal rights for people with severe disfigurements and protects them from appearance-related discrimination. However, many employers, service providers and even people with disfigurements remain unaware of what this means in practice.

Changing Faces conducted a survey in 2008 which showed that 9 out of 10 people unwittingly judged those who have disfigurements to be less attractive, less likely to succeed and less easy to work with. Even though facial prejudice is usually unintentional, it can affect every aspect of employment; particularly selection, promotion, retention, staff morale and customer service.

We provide advice and consultation services to both employers and their employees including those affected directly or indirectly by disfigurement so you can create the right work atmosphere. Our programmes include practical help on integrating disfigurement at work, managing difference, disfigurement awareness and, of course, interviewing skills.

Don't let disfigurement catch you by surprise and get in the way of good judgement.

For enquiries about dealing with disfigurement in the workplace please contact: Changing Faces’ employment team on 0845 4500 275 or email employment@changingfaces.org.uk