Real stories

Read or listen to real stories from people affected by visible difference, their parents and families, as well as Changing Faces staff and volunteers. Inspired to share your story? We’d love to hear it – share your story now.

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Head shot of Leanne, who is wearing a blue shirt and has long blonde hair and a fringe

Leanne explains how we’re reopening our Skin Camouflage Service

21 July 2021

After 13 months’ temporary closure, our Head of Skin Camouflage Service, Leanne, explains how we’re getting our clinics safely reopened.

Heather Blake, a woman with shoulder length brown hair, wearing a red blouse, standing in front of a bookcase, filled with books and ceramics.

Heather introduces herself to Changing Faces

13 May 2021

Our new Chief Executive, Heather, shares her thoughts on her first day and wishes everyone a happy Face Equality Week.

A woman with blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a green patterned top.

Becky says farewell to Changing Faces

12 May 2021

On her last day, Becky bids a fond farewell and reflects on her time as Chief Executive at Changing Faces.

Wendy, one of our wellbeing practitioners, speaking to a client.

Wendy gives an insight into our counselling support service

15 April 2021

Wendy, one of our Wellbeing Practitioners, explains more about her role and the counselling support sessions we offer to people with a visible difference.

Susan, Head of Education & Learning, outside with a backpack

Susan shares butterfly craft activities to help children learn to value difference

24 March 2021

Our Head of Education and Learning, Susan, shares some activities for parents and teachers to do with children, to help them learn about visible difference.

A woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera. She wears a white top and stands against a plain background.

Claire explains what’s changed on our website and why

23 March 2021

We've launched a new website! Our Head of Digital Transformation, Claire, provides a guide to the new website, covering what has changed and why.

A woman with short brown hair, wearing a black jacket and green jumper, stands in front of a wall and flower bed

Gill provides an update on our Visible Hate campaign

25 February 2021

Our Head of Campaigns and Communications, Gill, shares an update on what’s been happening with our Visible Hate campaign.

A woman sits at a table with two young girls either side of her. They are drawing on yellow paper.

Julie on our children and young people’s services during the pandemic

6 August 2020

Julie shares resources for anyone with a visible difference during the pandemic, and support for young people returning to school.

Head of Wellbeing Sam Cheatle smiles at the camera

Sam shares tips on becoming a more empathetic listener

23 July 2020

To mark Samaritans 24/7 Awareness Day, our Head of Wellbeing Services, Sam, shares tips on being a more empathetic listener.

A skin camouflage practitioner wearing a white medical coat with a Changing Faces badge, smiles at the camera. She has short curly hair.

Jenny on a day in the life of a skin camouflage practitioner

26 March 2019

Skin camouflage practitioner Jenny explains how skin camouflage works and why she loves helping people with visible differences.

A woman with brown hair tied in a bun on top of her head, smiles at the camera

Sam considers what it’s like for people with visible differences on holiday

10 August 2017

Sam, our Wellbeing Co-ordinator in Yorkshire and the Humber, shares tips for coping with tricky holiday situations.