Halloween is less than two weeks away: if you choose to celebrate it, have fun – carve the pumpkins, eat the sweets and dress up – but do it sensitively, and think about your costume choices.

• Dress up as a character, not a condition –if all you’re doing is applying some scars with face paint, you’re mocking someone who looks different to you.
• Sense check: if your costume mimics a real-life condition, think twice: it could cause hurt and isolation or even bullying.
• If you have a visible difference and feel upset at Halloween, remember our Wellbeing team can help with emotional support

Take part in the Kelpies Supernova on the 9th, 10th or 11th November 2018 in Falkirk. This fantastic 5K route is a great opportunity to explore the home of two 30-metre high horses! The Kelpies are mythical creatures who love to play at dusk, each one weighs over 300 tonnes. Come and immerse yourself in a light journey with them. All ages welcome. Sign up here: http://qoo.ly/qpcyi
Entry is free through Changing Faces, with a minimum fundraising target of £100

Calling #London residents: the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is conducting a review of London Victim Services and they’re keen for us to feed into it. If you’ve been physically or verbally abused because of the way you look, can you spare ten minutes to fill in their survey? http://qoo.ly/sswxc - closing date is midnight 21 Oct. Thank you 😊

We want to hear from you! We want to hear from people with a visible difference, their families, and healthcare professionals about how you’d like to use our advice and support services. You will also be in with a chance of winning a £50 shopping voucher. Click here: http://qoo.ly/srzrj. If you’re under 13, we have a special survey for you! Click here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ChangingFacesChildrensSurveyWellbeing/. Thank you!

Did you miss out on a place in the 2019 #LondonMarathon? How about #running for Changing Faces?
We still have places 👉 http://qoo.ly/sqxr2 or email KatherineH@changingfaces.org.uk if you're interested #UKRunChat