Physical theatre company O&O Ensemble are putting on an exciting new production about facial difference, “The Way I Look", with dates throughout October in London and the South West. The show uses personal stories of people with facial birthmarks and scars to explore themes of identity, appearance and difference. Go and see it if you can!

“What's that on your Face" is a new children's book by Ashley Ide. Ashley's son has a bilateral port wine stain on his face, and it's this experience which has led him to write a book to increase children's understanding of what birthmarks are, and to teach children that it's ok to be different. The book should also be a useful resource for parents, teachers and anyone aiming to educate children in understanding the importance of #faceequality, and the effect that negative comments can have. You can buy the book at: http://qoo.ly/hy994

In support of Alopecia Awareness month we'd like to introduce you to Brenda, one of our champions. If you'd like to hear more from her you can find her in the book ‘Faces of Equality' http://qoo.ly/hxuc9

If you'd like to know more about alopecia support you can contact us via https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/adviceandsupport , or Alopecia UK on http://www.alopeciaonline.org.uk/

'What it feels like to have a facial disfigurement.' Victoria Wright describes her experiences and the lessons she'd like to pass on in BMJ http://qoo.ly/hv78b (Image: Yakub Merchant)