Jenny’s story: ‘Everyone deserves to feel safe’
Jenny is a Changing Faces campaigner and she has a scar across her abdomen and no belly button. Every environment you’re in... Read More
New research reveals children with visible differences more at risk of loneliness
New survey of children and young people finds: More than 3.5 million children and young people aged 7-16, throughout the UK self-identify... Read More
Aimee’s story: ‘Self-acceptance is the key’
Aimee has a skin condition called psoriasis. The only opinions that matter are those of the people that love you and are kind to... Read More
Florence’s story: ‘Take pride in your unique experience’
Florence’s right eye is partially closed due to ptosis, which causes drooping of the upper eyelid. Having a visible difference can be challenging, but... Read More
Eleanor and Olu share their views on new BBC 3 Series, Skin
Changing Faces campaigners, Eleanor and Olu, have been watching and reviewing a new BBC 3 Series, Skin. The series looks at a... Read More
Shannon’s story: ‘You will go out there and show them’
Shannon is a Changing Faces campaigner and has a birthmark on the right side of her face. Accepting my birthmark and learning... Read More
New online tool to support people with the mental health and wellbeing impact of having a visible difference
A programme to help adults with visible differences, is being officially launched today. Individuals can now self-refer to take part in the... Read More
Peter’s story: ‘I knew it was ok to be different’
Peter has Sturge-Weber Syndrome, a rare condition associated with a port wine stain. I want to see more representation of visible differences... Read More
Olu’s story: ‘Find yourself as a person’
Olu was born with a lymphatic malformation in the form of a mass on his face and neck. In your general day-to-day... Read More
Ryan’s story: ‘Learn to question the ideas that cause you shame’
Ryan has a cleft lip and palate. Soon you will begin to recognise that you are valid, disfigurement is ok, and beauty... Read More