# Changing Faces | Visible Difference & Disfigurement Charity

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# Changing Faces

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## Pages
- [Trustee](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/trustee/): We are seeking a new trustee to join our board to help make a big difference to people living with a visible difference.
- [Steps for Change](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/steps-for-change/): Every step you take this May could help build a world where difference isn’t hidden, it’s celebrated.
- [The Peak District Challenge](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/take-part-in-a-charity-hike-or-ultra-walk/the-peak-district-challenge/): Take on one of the UK's most iconic walking and running challenges in the stunning Peak District and raise vital funds for Changing Faces along the way.
- [Take part in a charity cycle ride](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/take-part-in-a-charity-cycle-ride/): Whatever your cycling experience, pedalling for Changing Faces is one of the most rewarding ways to support people with a visible difference.
- [Take part in a charity hike or ultra walk](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/take-part-in-a-charity-hike-or-ultra-walk/): Hiking events are a brilliant way to challenge yourself and achieve something you are proud of. We have a range of trails, from gentle half-day walks to epic ultra walks.
- [Run Alton Towers](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/take-part-in-a-charity-run-or-walk/run-alton-towers/): Run Alton Towers is the first event of its kind at the iconic Alton Towers Resort and will start and finish amongst the rides within the estate.
- [Jobs](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/about-changing-faces/jobs/): Join our dedicated team and help to improve the lives of people who look different because of a scar, mark or condition.
- [Take part in a charity run](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/take-part-in-a-charity-run-or-walk/): Running events are a great way to raise money for Changing Faces. We have events all around the country for you to chose from.
- [Christmas Appeal 2025](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-donate/christmas-appeal-2025/): Help us to support families with a visible difference by giving to our Christmas Appeal.
- [Get our free Gifts in Wills guide](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-donate/gifts-in-wills/get-our-free-gifts-in-wills-guide/): Our free guide provides step-by-step information to help you leave a gift in your Will to Changing Faces. It also explains the life-changing impact your gift could have for people with a visible difference.
- [Santa in the City London](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/take-part-in-a-charity-run-or-walk/santa-in-the-city-london/): Santa in the City will be back in 2026 and we are sure to have some places. We will update this page as soon as the event is announced.
- [Gweithdrefn gwyno](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-gyfreithiol/gweithdrefn-gwyno/): Rydym yn gobeithio eich bod yn hapus gyda'r hyn yr ydym yn ei wneud a sut rydym yn ei wneud. Os na, gallwch gwyno ar lafar neu’n ysgrifenedig. Ar y dudalen hon, rydym yn egluro sut i wneud hynny.
- [Telerau defnydd](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-gyfreithiol/telerau-defnydd/): Diolch am ymweld â gwefan Changing Faces. Ar y dudalen hon, fe welwch ychydig o bethau pwysig y mae angen i chi eu gwybod amdanom ni a'ch defnydd o'n gwefan.
- [Datganiad hygyrchedd](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-gyfreithiol/datganiad-hygyrchedd/): Rydym wedi ymrwymo i wneud ein gwefan mor hygyrch â phosibl. Mae'n cael ei phrofi'n rheolaidd, ac rydym am i bawb allu defnyddio ein gwefan.
- [Polisi cwcis](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-gyfreithiol/polisi-cwcis/): Fel y rhan fwyaf o wefannau, rydym yn defnyddio cwcis i wella eich profiad a gwella ein gwefan. Dysgwch sut rydym yn eu defnyddio a sut i reoli cwcis ar eich dyfais.
- [Polisi preifatrwydd](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-gyfreithiol/polisi-preifatrwydd/): Mae Changing Faces wedi ymrwymo i sicrhau bod eich gwybodaeth bersonol yn cael ei diogelu ac i fod yn dryloyw yn y ffordd y byddwn yn ei defnyddio. Darllenwch ragor.
- [Gwybodaeth Gyfreithiol](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-gyfreithiol/): Gweld gwybodaeth a pholisïau cyfreithiol sy'n ymwneud â'n gwefan a'n gweithgareddau, gan gynnwys ein polisi preifatrwydd, gwybodaeth hygyrchedd a gweithdrefn gwyno.
- [Stori Joe “Peidiwch ag ofni gofyn am gymorth”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/profiadau-cleientiaid-blaenorol/stori-joe-peidiwch-ag-ofni-gofyn-am-gymorth/): Ar ôl cael creithiau ar ei wyneb a'i gorff, dechreuodd Joe gau ei hun i ffwrdd i osgoi pobl yn syllu a barnu. Gyda chymorth tîm cuddliwio croen Changing Faces, buan y teimlai ei hyder yn tyfu.
- [Stori Felicity: “Y peth pwysicaf y mae cuddliwio croen yn ei roi i chi yw dewis”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/profiadau-cleientiaid-blaenorol/stori-felicity-y-peth-pwysicaf-y-mae-cuddliwio-croen-yn-ei-roi-i-chi-yw-dewis/): Ar ôl defnyddio cynhyrchion cuddliwio croen ers pan oedd hi'n blentyn, penderfynodd Felicity ddod yn Ymarferydd Cuddliwio Croen - a chefnogi eraill sy'n defnyddio ein gwasanaeth.
- [Profiadau cleientiaid blaenorol](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/profiadau-cleientiaid-blaenorol/): Darllenwch ddetholiad bach o straeon go iawn gan bobl y mae gwahaniaeth gweladwy yn effeithio arnynt sydd wedi defnyddio ein Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen.
- [Atgyfeirio claf ar gyfer cuddliwio croen](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-am-guddliw-croen-ar-gyfer-gweithwyr-iechyd-proffesiynol/atgyfeirio-claf-ar-gyfer-cuddliwio-croen/): Ar y dudalen hon gall gweithwyr iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol proffesiynol lenwi ffurflen fer a diogel i atgyfeirio claf at ein Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen yng Nghymru.
- [Gwybodaeth am Guddliw Croen ar gyfer Gweithwyr Iechyd Proffesiynol](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gwybodaeth-am-guddliw-croen-ar-gyfer-gweithwyr-iechyd-proffesiynol/): Gwybodaeth am y Gwasanaeth Cuddliw Croen ar gyfer gweithwyr proffesiynol iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol, gan gynnwys beth ydyw, ble mae ar gael a sut mae'n cael ei ariannu.
- [Dewisiadau eraill ar gyfer cuddliwio croen](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/beth-yw-cuddliw-croen-a-beth-iw-ddisgwyl-yn-eich-apwyntiad/dewisiadau-eraill-ar-gyfer-cuddliwio-croen/): Rydym yn rhannu rhai dewisiadau yn hytrach na Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen Changing Faces, gan gynnwys cuddliwio croen preifat, pecynnau sampl a cholur y stryd fawr.
- [Cynhyrchion a phresgripsiynau cuddliwio croen](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/beth-yw-cuddliw-croen-a-beth-iw-ddisgwyl-yn-eich-apwyntiad/cynhyrchion-a-phresgripsiynau-cuddliwio-croen/): Dysgwch am y cynhyrchion y mae ymarferwyr Changing Faces yn eu defnyddio fel rhan o'r Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen a sut i wirio a ydyn nhw ar gael ar bresgripsiwn.
- [Gofynnwch am apwyntiad Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen yng Nghymru](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/gofynnwch-am-apwyntiad-gwasanaeth-cuddliwio-croen-yng-nghymru/): Ar y dudalen hon gallwch lenwi ffurflen i ofyn am apwyntiad Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen a darganfod pa mor hir yw ein rhestrau aros.
- [Beth yw cuddliw croen a beth i’w ddisgwyl yn eich apwyntiad](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/beth-yw-cuddliw-croen-a-beth-iw-ddisgwyl-yn-eich-apwyntiad/): Rydym yn esbonio beth yw cuddliw croen a beth sy'n digwydd mewn apwyntiad Gwasanaeth Cuddliw Croen, yn ogystal â sut i ofyn am apwyntiad.
- [Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen Cymru](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/cy/): Rydym yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi lansio ein Gwasanaeth Cuddliwio Croen arbenigol yng Nghymru, gyda chlinig newydd yn agor ym Mracla, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr.
- [Left out for looking different](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/left-out-for-looking-different/): Many children with a visible difference are being excluded, bullied, and left without the support they need at school. It doesn’t have to be this way. We’re calling for action. 
- [Xanthelasma](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/xanthelasma/): Information about xanthelasma, including the impact on your appearance, and how we can help here at Changing Faces.
- [Treacher Collins syndrome](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/treacher-collins-syndrome/): Information about Treacher Collins syndrome, including how it can affect you or your baby’s appearance, and what we can do to help. 
- [Ichthyosis](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/ichthyosis/): Information about ichthyosis, including the impact on you or your child’s appearance, and what we can do to help here at Changing Faces. 
- [Skin cancer](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/skin-cancer/): Information about skin cancer and the impacts surgery can have on your appearance, plus guidance on how we can other organisations can help.
- [Goldenhar syndrome](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/goldenhar-syndrome/): Information about Goldenhar syndrome and the impacts it can have on your appearance, as well as what we can do to help.
- [Congenital melanocytic naevus](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/congenital-melanocytic-naevi/): Information about the impacts of congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN), its impacts on your appearance, and what we can do to help.
- [Congenital limb differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/congenital-limb-differences/): Information about different types of limb differences present from birth, the impact on your appearance, and how Changing Faces can support you.
- [Position statements](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/about-changing-faces/position-statements/): Our position statements on issues affecting people with a visible difference and the work we do
- [Support for children and families](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/support-for-children-families/): Find out about our support for children and young people with a visible difference and their parents and carers.
- [Accessibility statement](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/legal-information/accessibility-statement/): We are committed to making our website as accessible as possible. It is regularly tested, and we want everyone to be able to use our site.
- [How to leave a gift in your will](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-donate/gifts-in-wills/how-to-leave-a-gift-in-your-will/): Learn how to leave a gift in your Will to Changing Faces and explore other important considerations when drafting your will.
- [Gifts in wills](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-donate/gifts-in-wills/): Gifts in Wills create a lasting legacy, reflecting your values and commitment to inclusivity for those with visible differences.
- [Psychosocial management and assessment in primary care](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/health-social-care-professionals/psychosocial-management-and-assessment-in-primary-care/): Supporting patients with a visible difference, a guide written by Changes Faces and the Primary Care Dermatology Society.
- [Our impact](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/about-changing-faces/our-impact/): We want to create a future where everyone with a visible difference can live the life they want. Find out how our work is already making a difference.
- [Ways to donate](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-donate/): There are many ways to help people with a visible difference by donating to Changing Faces. Browse the options below to find the right one for you.
- [Get involved](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/): Donate, campaign, fundraise, volunteer or partner with us – whether you’re an individual supporter or a business, there are loads of great ways to support people with visible differences.
- [Our ambassadors](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/about-changing-faces/our-people/ambassadors/): Our ambassadors are passionate about sharing their experiences of living with a visible difference to bring about real change across society.
- [Amputation](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/amputation/): Information about the impacts of amputation on your appearance, plus guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [What to do if people ask questions about how you look](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/children-parents-families/children-young-people/coping-other-peoples-reactions/what-if-people-ask-questions/): You might sometimes get asked questions about the way you look. This page is here to help you respond to those questions.
- [Refer a patient for skin camouflage](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/health-social-care-professionals/refer-patient-skin-camouflage/patient-referral/): Find our how to refer to our Skin Camouflage Service
- [Information for health professionals about skin camouflage](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/health-social-care-professionals/refer-patient-skin-camouflage/information-skin-camouflage/): Information about the Skin Camouflage Service for health and social care professionals, including what it is, where it’s available and how it’s funded.
- [Skin camouflage products and prescriptions](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/skin-camouflage-service/skin-camouflage-products-prescriptions/): Find out about the products Changing Faces practitioners use as part of the Skin Camouflage Service and how to check if they’re available on prescription.
- [What is skin camouflage and what to expect at your appointment](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/skin-camouflage-service/what-is-skin-camouflage/): We explain what skin camouflage is and what happens in a Skin Camouflage Service appointment, as well as how to request one.
- [Skin camouflage & your patients](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/health-social-care-professionals/refer-patient-skin-camouflage/): Find out more about how skin camouflage could help your patient, view the products and prescriptions we offer and make a referral via our online form.
- [Other options for skin camouflage](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/skin-camouflage-service/other-options/): We share a few alternatives to the Changing Faces Skin Camouflage Service, including NHS options, private skin camouflage, sample kits and high-street makeup.
- [Skin Camouflage Service](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/skin-camouflage-service/): Our tailored Skin Camouflage Service uses creams and powders to reduce the appearance of a mark, scar or skin condition. Learn more below.
- [How to apply skin camouflage products](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/skin-camouflage-service/apply-skin-camouflage/): Watch a series of video guides to help you apply skin camouflage products at home, as well as tips on making the products last as long as possible.
- [Request a Skin Camouflage Service appointment](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/services-support/skin-camouflage-service/register-interest-skin-camouflage/): Find our how to request a Skin Camouflage Service appointment and discover how long our waiting lists are.
- [Face Equality Week](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/face-equality-week/): This year Face Equality Week 2026 starts on 11th May. We have exciting plans, which will be announced soon.
- [Hair loss (alopecia)](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/hair-loss-alopecia/): Information about hair loss (alopecia), as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Scoliosis](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/scoliosis/): Information about scoliosis, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Bell’s palsy](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/bells-palsy/): Information about Bell's palsy, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Resources to support patients with a visible difference or disfigurement](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/health-social-care-professionals/resources-to-support-patients-with-a-visible-difference-or-disfigurement/): A list of resources for people with a visible difference, which health and social care professionals can use to support their patients.
- [Stop the Stare](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/stop-the-stare/): Staring can be damaging to the wellbeing of people with a visible difference. Our Stop the Stare campaign seeks to stop staring before it starts.
- [Recommended resources for children to promote diversity and inclusion](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/children-parents-families/parents-families/diversity-resources-for-children/): A list of recommended books, toys and television programmes from our ambassadors and campaigners that promote diversity and inclusion.
- [Support for veterans with a visible difference or disfigurement](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-veterans/): Learn about services and support for veterans dealing with appearance-altering marks, scars and conditions, acquired in combat or at another point in life.
- [Moles](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/moles/): Information about moles on the skin, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Psoriasis](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/psoriasis/): Information about the skin condition psoriasis, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Sign up to our emails for health care professionals](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/health-social-care-professionals/hcp-sign-up/): Sign up to our email list and we'll keep you up to date with occasional emails.
- [Returning to work after acquiring a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/working-when-you-have-visible-difference/returning-work-acquiring-visible-difference/): We answer some of the questions you may have as you return to work, from talking to colleagues to seeking support from your employer.
- [Your legal protection from discrimination at work as someone with a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/working-when-you-have-visible-difference/equality-act-protection-discrimination-work/): If you have a visible difference or disfigurement, you may have the legal right not to be discriminated against at work. Find out whether this might apply to you.
- [Eczema](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/eczema/): Information about the skin condition eczema, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Become a visible difference ally](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/become-a-visible-difference-ally/): Our free mini-email series is written by Changing Faces campaigners with the aim of sharing helpful and educational tips and advice around visible difference.
- [Hypopigmentation](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/hypopigmentation/): Information about hypopigmentation, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Hyperpigmentation](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/hyperpigmentation/): Information about hyperpigmentation, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Youth work resources](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/youth-work-resources/): Our resources will help you talk to young people about visible difference in youth group settings, enabling you to create an inclusive environment for all.
- [Supporting children with visible differences: A teacher’s guide](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/teachers/supporting-pupils-visible-difference/supporting-children-visible-differences/): An introduction to visible difference and how to overcome its social impacts. This guide accompanies our downloadable materials.
- [Scars](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/scars/): Information about scars, how they can affect your appearance, scar treatment and what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Neurofibromatosis](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/neurofibromatosis/): Information about neurofibromatosis, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Melasma](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/melasma/): Information about the skin condition melasma, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Burns](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/burns/): Information about burns and how they can affect your appearance, plus guidance on support available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Acne](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/acne/): Information about the skin condition acne and guidance on the support available through Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Condition-specific information](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/): Here, you can find out about specific conditions which can affect your appearance and learn what support is available to help you manage the impacts.
- [Vitiligo](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/vitiligo/): Information about the skin condition vitiligo, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Birthmarks](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/birthmarks/): Information about birthmarks, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Head and neck cancer](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/head-and-neck-cancer/): Information about head and neck cancer, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Rosacea](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/rosacea/): Information about the skin conditions rosacea and guidance on the support available through Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [Cleft lip and palate](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/condition-specific-information/cleft-lip-and-palate/): Information about cleft lip and palate, as well as guidance about what support is available from Changing Faces and other organisations.
- [COVID-19: Visible difference and worries about cancelled hospital appointments](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/advice-guidance/mental-health-wellbeing/cancelled-hospital-appointments/): Cancelled hospital appointments can be a source of stress and anxiety. Here, we share advice on managing cancellations practically and emotionally.
- [What is visible difference?](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/about-visible-difference/what-is-visible-difference/): We look at what visible difference means, explain some of the terms we use across our website and provide guidance on how to seek help and support.
- [Teacher training and CPD materials for training providers](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/for-professionals/teachers/guidance-training-cpd/teacher-training-cpd-materials-for-providers/): These resources are designed to help providers deliver training to new and experienced teachers on how to better approach and teach about difference.
- [How to donate as a small business](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/ways-to-donate/how-to-donate-as-a-small-business/): If you run a small business, you can support our work easily, legally and securely by donating directly from your sales via our Work for Good page.
- [Share your experience](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/visible-hate/share-your-experience/): Have you experienced an appearance-related hate incident or hate crime you can share with us? Please tell us here on our secure form.
- [Cookies policy](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/legal-information/cookies-policy/): Like most websites, we use cookies to enhance your experience and improve our website. Find out how we use them and how to control cookies on your device.

## News
- [A Q&A with the director of Stitch Head](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/interview-director-stitch-head/): Campaigner Eden asks the director of animated film Stitch Head, Steve Hudson, about why he was drawn to the film’s story which reflects many of the experiences of the visible difference community.
- [Kate Pryke announced as new Chair of Changing Faces](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/kate-pryke-announced-as-new-chair-of-changing-faces/): Kate Pryke has today been announced as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Kate replaces our outgoing Trustee and Interim Chair Susan Harrison who has been a Trustee since 2013 and interim Chair since January 2025 .
- [Martina Holmberg wins the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2025](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/martina-holmberg-wins-the-taylor-wessing-portrait-prize-2025/): Martina Holmberg was named the winner for her portrait “Mel”, which is part of a series exploring visible differences.
- [We’re calling for fair casting for people with visible differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/fair-casting-people-with-visible-differences/): In an open letter, we’ve asked casting agents to do their bit towards positive change in the TV and film industry, by ensuring fair casting for people with visible differences.
- [Starting my journey with Changing Faces in Wales](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/starting-my-journey-with-changing-faces-in-wales/): Victoria Thomas shares her journey joining Changing Faces Wales as Skin Camouflage Practitioner, combining her cosmetics expertise with passion for helping others.
- [Welcoming our newest campaigners](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/welcoming-our-newest-campaigners/): Seven more amazing campaigners have joined our programme. Let’s say hello!
- [2024-25 recap: How we promote acceptance of visible differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/2024-25-recap-promote-acceptance-visible-differences/): Oliver talks about what he’s done as a Changing Faces campaigner over the last year to improve acceptance of visible differences, and make change happen.
- [James Bond director: Time for a new approach to visible difference representation?](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/james-bond-director-new-approach-visible-difference/): With a new James Bond director having been announced, will there be a step away from Bond villains being characterised by visible differences?
- [Introducing our new CEO – Louise Wright](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/introducing-our-new-ceo-louise-wright/): We are delighted to announce our new Chief Executive, Louise Wright, who will take on the role from late July.
- [Faber Books Releases Empowering New Anthology for Children: Owning It](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/faber-books-releases-empowering-new-anthology-for-children-owning-it/): This month, Faber Books published Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods in Our Own Words — a powerful and inspiring anthology crafted for children.
- [A jam-packed day of training (and fun) with our campaigners](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/a-jam-packed-day-of-training-and-fun-with-our-campaigners/): Our latest group of campaigners got to meet in person for the first time for a day of media training, campaign planning and photoshoots.
- [Our latest campaign calls for brands to make visible differences more visible](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/our-latest-campaign-calls-for-brands-to-make-visible-differences-more-visible/): We want Britain’s brands, casting agencies and media owners to provide greater representation of people with visible differences.
- [Campaigner stars in short film about woman who finds companionship in the world’s final days](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/campaigner-short-film/): Our campaigner Crystal talks about how living with a visible difference helped her to connect with the character of Sadie in The Woman Who Waited to the End of the World.
- [Changes to Meta’s moderation policies](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/changes-to-metas-moderation-policies/): Andrew Smart, Head of Communications talks about our concerns over Meta's decisions to change their approach to monitoring post activity
- [A new collaboration with Sex Education star Anthony Lexa and Teemill](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/a-new-collaboration-with-sex-education-star-anthony-lexa-and-teemill/): We are proud to be working alongside Anthony Lexa and Teemill to launch a new clothing collection that champions the message beauty isn’t skin deep.
- [Say hello to our new campaigners!](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/say-hello-to-our-new-campaigners/): Wishing our latest group of brilliant campaigners a big welcome to Changing Faces.
- [Aldi embraces diversity with its new doll range](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/aldi-diversity-new-doll-range/): Supermarket chain, Aldi has released a new range of dolls which include visible differences, such as birthmarks and vitiligo.
- [A Different Man: a film that champions acceptance](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/a-different-man-a-film-that-champions-acceptance/): Our ambassador Adam Pearson embodies the joy that comes from embracing yourself in his latest film, A Different Man.
- [A day in London with our campaigners](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/a-day-in-london-with-our-campaigners/): On 31st July, we held a get together with our campaigners to talk about campaigning priorities, explore creative ideas and generally have a lovely time!
- [Ambassador’s House of the Dragon role leads to important conversation about language](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/ambassador-house-of-the-dragon-language/): After appearing in S2EP8 of House of the Dragon, Changing Faces ambassador, Rob Rhodes has spoken out about some fans’ misuse of language regarding his visible difference.
- [We’re getting creative for Face Equality Week 2024](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/creative-face-equality-week-2024/): This Face Equality Week (13-19 May) we’re championing creativity as a tool for social change and highlighting the importance of representation.
- [Dear Streaming Platforms, consider how visible differences are portrayed in the films you show this Halloween](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/streaming-platforms-visible-differences-portrayed-halloween/): This Halloween, we’ve launched a campaign that highlights the reductive tropes in films that ‘contribute to othering and abuse’ in the everyday lives of those with visible differences.
- [This Face Equality Week, we’re calling for more positive representations of visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/face-equality-week-more-positive-representations-visible-difference/): Our campaigners and ambassadors are proudly saying ‘This Is Me’ this Face Equality Week, presenting themselves as the role models they want to see more of.
- [Northern Irish, NHS English and Welsh Ambulance Service join Scottish Ambulance Service to pledge support](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/northern-irish-nhs-english-welsh-ambulance-service-pledge-support/): The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) has committed to promoting equality by signing up to our Pledge To Be Seen campaign.
- [New research shows worrying trend of hate towards people with visible differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/new-research-worrying-trend-hate/): We’re calling for action from the police and the public, as no-one should be a target for abuse or discrimination because of how they look.
- [Our partnership with FDM Group](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/our-partnership-with-fdm-group/): We are delighted to have been chosen as FDM Group's charity partner of the year to continue improving representation & support for people with visible differences.
- [Our work with the BBC](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/our-work-with-the-bbc/): Earlier this month we joined more than 20 BBC Commissioners at Broadcasting House in London to talk about Changing Faces and why we’re campaigning for better, more positive representations of visible difference and disfigurement across popular culture.
- [A potential new treatment for vitiligo: it’s your choice](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/new-treatment-vitiligo-your-choice/): The news today that a skin cream that can treat the skin condition, vitiligo may be offered on the NHS in the future has got a lot of people talking.
- [Farleys Solicitors take on Tough Mudder to raise funds for Changing Faces](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/farleys-solicitors-tough-mudder-raise-funds/): We’re delighted to see Farleys Solicitors take on the Tough Mudder challenge, raising vital funds for Changing Faces.
- [BBC apologises and commits to working with us because scars are not “marks of shame”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/bbc-apologises-and-commits-to-working-with-us-because-scars-are-not-marks-of-shame/): This week we’ve been speaking out in the press and across social media platforms, after supporters got in touch, following an episode of the popular BBC 2 quiz show, Only Connect.
- [Dear BBC 2, scars are not “marks of shame”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/dear-bbc-2-scars-not-marks-shame/): Our volunteers and supporters are speaking out after seeing popular BBC 2 quiz show, Only Connect, describe scars as “marks of shame” during the Connecting Wall round of the prime-time programme.
- [Introducing our new campaigners!](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/introducing-our-new-campaigners/): We’re proud to welcome our latest group of amazing campaigners.
- [This Anti-Bullying Week we say it’s always the right time to reach out](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/this-anti-bullying-week-we-say-its-always-the-right-time-to-reach-out/): We’re proud members of the Anti-Bullying Alliance and we’re supporting their ‘Reach Out’ message.
- [NHSGGC commits to improving representation in healthcare through Pledge To Be Seen](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/nhsggc-pledge-to-be-seen/): We're proud that NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), the UK's largest NHS health board, has signed up to our #PledgeToBeSeen campaign
- [A statement following the death of Her Majesty The Queen](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/statement-following-death-queen/): Our Chief Executive, Heather Blake, provides a statement following the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
- [Adam Pearson is turning up the heat on Celebrity MasterChef](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/adam-pearson-celebrity-masterchef/): Adam Pearson is an award-winning campaigner, actor and presenter, but is he an award-winning cook?
- [We’re welcoming a new Director of Fundraising and Communications](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/new-director-fundraising-communications/): We're happy to announce that Pushpinder Gill has been appointed as our new Director of Fundraising and Communications. Monday 22 August marks her first day in the role.
- [We’re celebrating new National Lottery funding for our services](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/were-celebrating-new-national-lottery-funding-for-our-services/): Our chief executive, Heather, explains how funding from The National Lottery Community Fund will help us achieve our new strategy.
- [The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the latest organisation to sign our Pledge To Be Seen commitment](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/the-scottish-fire-and-rescue-service-sfrs-is-the-latest-organisation-to-sign-our-pledge-to-be-seen-commitment/): We’re pleased to announce Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has become the first UK fire service to partner with us.
- [Transport for Wales make Pledge To Be Seen commitment](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/transport-for-wales-make-pledge-to-be-seen-commitment/): Transport for Wales has joined the growing movement of organisations pledging to increase positive representation of people with visible differences and disfigurements.
- [We’re asking people to Stop the Stare as those with a visible difference experience a rise in hostile behaviour](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/were-asking-people-to-stop-the-stare-as-those-with-a-visible-difference-experience-a-rise-in-hostile-behaviour/): We are calling on the public to be respectful and ‘Stop The Stare’ in a new campaign that highlights the impact of staring.
- [Our partnership with Clan Cancer Support to provide Skin Camouflage Service in Aberdeen](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/our-partnership-with-clan-cancer-support-to-provide-skin-camouflage-service-in-aberdeen/): Clan Cancer Support has opened up their facility, Clan House, to host our monthly Skin Camouflage Clinics in Aberdeen.
- [Scottish Ambulance Service leads the way for representation in Scotland](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/scottish-ambulance-service-leads-the-way-for-representation-in-scotland/): Scottish Ambulance Service has signed up to our Pledge To Be Seen campaign, becoming the first employer in Scotland to make the commitment.
- [Responding to the debate on skin, mental health and the NHS](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/responding-to-the-debate-on-skin-mental-health-and-the-nhs/): Our ambassador, Natalie, reflects on the debate in Government about better mental health support for people with skin conditions.
- [Our response to the banning of cosmetic procedure adverts targeting young people](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/our-response-to-the-banning-of-cosmetic-procedure-adverts-targeting-young-people/): We’re delighted that cosmetic surgery clinics are to be banned from targeting adverts for procedures at under-18s.
- [An update on the Joseph Merrick event and negative portrayals of visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/an-update-on-the-joseph-merrick-event-and-negative-portrayals-of-visible-difference/): Our latest update on the ITAE Productions event Dinner & Dissection - The Elephant Man
- [Working with ITV to see better representation of visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/working-with-itv-to-see-better-representation-of-visible-difference/): We’ve been working with the creative team at Emmerdale to help them better understand the experiences of people with a visible difference.
- [We are calling on Bond producers to feature a positive character with a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/our-call-on-bond-producers/): As the latest Bond film premieres, featuring villains with scarring and disfigurements, we are calling for change in the media and film industry.
- [Our open letter to Bond producers](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/open-letter-to-bond-producers/): As No Time To Die premieres, our campaigners have written to the Bond film producers asking them to create a positive character with a visible difference.
- [Newcastle councillor John-Paul Stephenson champions visible difference in the local press](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/newcastle-councillor-john-paul-stephenson-champions-visible-difference-in-the-local-press/): Our latest update on the ITAE Productions event Dinner and Dissection - The Elephant Man.
- [New and expanded support for children, young people and schools](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/expanded-support-children-young-people-schools/): Our new independent research highlights the scale of appearance-related concerns amongst children and young people and the need for support across the UK.
- [BBC ‘Face It – Leonie’ monologue explores life with a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/bbc-face-it-leonie-monologue-explores-life-with-a-visible-difference/): We spoke to Miranda Walker, the writer of 'Face It', and Crystal Marshall, who stars in the piece, about creating the show and representation on screen.
- [Working together to tackle online abuse on TikTok](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/working-together-to-tackle-online-abuse-on-tiktok/): We’re working with activist Jono Lancaster and Face Equality International to challenge online abuse faced by those with visible differences on platforms like TikTok.
- [Challenging negative portrayals of visible differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/challenging-negative-portrayals-of-visible-differences/): Our response to the ITAE Productions event ‘Dinner and Dissection - The Elephant Man show’.
- [Responding to proposed reforms to protect victims of online abuse](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/responding-to-proposed-reforms-protect-victims-of-online-abuse/): We welcome the recommendations from the Law Commission to create a harm-based communications offence.
- [Former Changing Faces CEO recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/former-changing-faces-ceo-recognised-in-queens-birthday-honours/): We are delighted to share the news that our former Chief Executive, Becky Hewitt, has been awarded an OBE as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
- [Welsh Government becomes the first UK public body to sign our Pledge To Be Seen commitment](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/welsh-government-signs-pledge-to-be-seen/): Welsh Government has signed up to our Pledge To Be Seen campaign to ensure equal representation for people with visible differences and disfigurements across Wales.
- [We welcome tools to protect against online abuse](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/we-welcome-tools-to-protect-against-online-abuse/): Our response to Instagram's announcement that they are rolling out new features to prevent users from receiving abusive direct messages.
- [Our response to the Women & Equalities Select Committee Report on Body Image](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/our-response-to-the-women-equalities-select-committee-report-on-body-image/): Today we warmly welcome the Women & Equalities Select Committee report and recommendations to Government following their inquiry into body image.
- [Changing Faces announces new CEO](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/changing-faces-announces-new-ceo/): We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Heather Blake as our new Chief Executive. Heather will join Changing Faces on Monday 17 May.
- [Sleek MakeUP join forces with Changing Faces to challenge outdated stereotypes and beauty standards](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/sleek-makeup-join-forces-with-changing-faces-to-challenge-outdated-stereotypes-and-beauty-standards/): Sleek will be featuring three of our campaigners, Amba, Prisha and Tatyana, in their upcoming social media campaigns as part of our Pledge To Be Seen movement.
- [Becky Hewitt to step down as Changing Faces CEO in Spring 2021](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/becky-hewitt-step-down-ceo-spring-2021/): Becky Hewitt explains why she'll be stepping down as CEO and David Clayton, Chair of Trustees, shares plans for a smooth transition to a new CEO.
- [New research reveals children with visible differences more at risk of loneliness](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/children-with-visible-differences-more-risk-loneliness/): We're calling on parents, teachers and young people to celebrate difference, after 56% of children with a visible difference say they feel lonely.
- [New research reveals two-thirds of men with a visible difference feel embarrassed, worried or afraid because they look different](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/new-research-reveals-two-thirds-men-with-visible-difference-feel-embarrassed-worried-afraid/): Changing Faces survey reveals the double challenge facing many men with visible differences, with a quarter saying they feel self-conscious or embarrassed.
- [Our response to Mental Health and Skin Disease – a report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/response-mental-health-skin-disease-report-from-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-skin/): Changing Faces welcomes the report’s recommendation that children and young people with skin conditions should have access to mental health support.
- [A message about Changing Faces Trustee, Richard Morris](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/message-changing-faces-trustee-richard-morris/): Richard was a much-valued member of our team, write David Clayton, Chair of Trustees and Becky Hewitt, CEO of Changing Faces.
- [Changing Faces responds to online abuse law proposals](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/changing-faces-response-online-abuse-law-proposals/): Social media is a crucial space for people with visible differences, but many of our community are still subject to trolling and online abuse.
- [A tribute to Changing Faces’ founder Dr James Partridge OBE from Chair of Trustees David Clayton](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/a-tribute-to-changing-faces-founder-dr-james-partridge-obe-from-chair-of-trustees-david-clayton/): Read a personal tribute from David Clayton, Chair of Trustees, following the passing of his friend and founder of Changing Faces, Dr James Partridge OBE.
- [A message about Changing Faces’ Founder, Dr James Partridge OBE](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/message-about-changing-faces-founder-dr-james-partridge-obe/): James was a tireless champion for people with visible differences, write David Clayton, Chair of Trustees and Becky Hewitt, CEO of Changing Faces.
- [CBBC Malory Towers Q&A](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/cbbc-malory-towers-qa/): The team behind Malory Towers discuss how they adapted the book, and why it’s so important to represent people with a visible difference on screen.
- [An update on our Skin Camouflage service in response to lockdown changes](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/update-on-skin-camouflage-service-lockdown-changes/): Changing Faces is working to consider the options for a safe service reopening, and continues to review our position and respond to restriction changes.
- [Black Lives Matter, a statement from our CEO, Becky Hewitt](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/black-lives-matter-statement-ceo-becky-hewitt/): We publicly express our solidarity with everyone impacted by racism, and stand with all those speaking out and moving to end discrimination.
- [An update from our CEO, Becky Hewitt, on Changing Faces’ response to COVID-19](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/update-from-ceo-becky-hewitt-changing-faces-response-to-covid-19/): Becky Hewitt shares the latest on Changing Faces’ services, staffing, campaigning and fundraising as part of our COVID-19 response.
- [COVID-19: Changing Faces’ response and services update](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/covid-19-changing-faces-response-services-update/): All the latest on our wellbeing and Skin Camouflage services, including resources and online support programmes, as part of our response to COVID-19.
- [An International Women’s Day message from our CEO, Becky Hewitt](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/international-womens-day-message-ceo-becky-hewitt/): From our clients to campaigners, from our wellbeing practitioners to volunteers, we’re paying tribute to the dedicated and compassionate women who support Changing Faces.
- [Bectu joins Changing Faces’ equality campaign for people with disfigurement in the creative industries](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/bectu-joins-changing-faces-equality-campaign-people-with-disfigurement-creative-industries/): Changing Faces launched Pledge To Be Seen to ensure that people with a visible difference are seen and heard across mainstream culture and in the workplace.
- [Welcoming the news that Ofcom will have more powers over UK social media](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/welcoming-ofcom-powers-over-uk-social-media/): We welcome Ofcom’s expanded role to help prevent online harm, as over 40% of people with a visible difference have had negative experiences online.
- [Changing Faces welcomes diverse doll range](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/changing-faces-welcomes-diverse-doll-range/): Changing Faces welcomes new inclusive Barbie dolls with visible differences, which we feel marks a step towards better representation.
- [New research reveals over a quarter of people with a disfigurement have been a victim of hate crime](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/new-research-reveals-quarter-people-with-disfigurement-hate-crime-victim/): Changing Faces research shows seven in 10 people experience negative behaviour such as stares, abuse and bullying because of how they look.
- [Children celebrate body positivity](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/children-celebrate-body-positivity/): A new exhibition showcases artwork developed by children at our Paint Positive workshops, which help young people feel good about themselves.
- [Four ways employers can help people with a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/four-ways-employers-help-people-visible-difference/): From recruitment processes to representation, here are four ways employers can support people with a visible difference.
- [Open letter from the parents of Elizabeth, a five-year-old burns survivor, gets worldwide attention and goes viral](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/open-letter-parents-burns-survivor-goes-viral/): We hope Liam and Sinead’s incredibly powerful letter will encourage people to stop and think the next time they see someone who looks different.
- [Changing Faces awarded major National Lottery funding in Scotland](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/changing-faces-awarded-major-national-lottery-funding-scotland/): The funding will support schools workshops and media campaigns to promote awareness of people with a visible difference via our Youth Action Group.
- [Changing Faces awarded major National Lottery funding](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/changing-faces-awarded-major-national-lottery-funding/): The grant will support Face it Together, allowing us to reach more people with visible differences and enabling them to support each other.
- [Avon is the first brand to sign up to Changing Faces’ Pledge To Be Seen](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/avon-first-brand-sign-changing-faces-pledge-to-be-seen/): Avon signs our Pledge To Be Seen, committing to represent more people with a visible difference in their campaigns and challenge beauty stereotypes.
- [Young male model with vitiligo becomes Primark model and takes the fashion industry by storm](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/male-model-vitiligo-becomes-primark-model-takes-fashion-industry-by-storm/): We are thrilled to see that Primark is setting a fantastic example for other brands by working with models who have visible differences.
- [Rankin forces Fashion Week to face up to its limited view of “beauty”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/rankin-forces-fashion-week-face-limited-view-of-beauty/): Portrait Positive challenges perceptions of beauty through striking images of women with visible differences, taken by the world-renowned photographer.
- [Less than a third of young people would be friends with someone with a disfigurement](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/less-than-third-young-people-befriend-disfigurement/): Our new report reveals that half of young people say they have witnessed negative behaviour towards a person with a visible difference.
- [Launch of first ever hate crime campaign to stop abuse against people with disfigurements](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/launch-first-hate-crime-campaign-stop-abuse-people-with-disfigurements/): For too long people with visible differences have been subject to regular abuse, and many don’t realise they can report it as a hate crime.
- [As Hollywood film ‘Wonder’ launches, children with a disfigurement reveal they are bullied for looking ‘different’](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/hollywood-film-wonder-launches-children-with-disfigurement-reveal-bullied/): Changing Faces is launching a new Wonder-related toolkit for schools to help teachers support their pupils and reduce appearance-related bullying.
- [Changing Faces calls for retailers to improve service for people with disfigurements](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/changing-faces-calls-retailers-improve-service-people-with-disfigurements/): We are launching a training scheme for customer service staff in an effort to improve service for people who have a disfigurement.
- [National Inclusion Week](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/national-inclusion-week/): Changing Faces campaigns for inclusion in the workplace, as 40% of people with a disfigurement think their appearance prevented them from getting a job.
- [Online abuse, a statement from our CEO, Becky Hewitt](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/news/online-abuse-statement-ceo-becky-hewitt/): One in 10 people with a disfigurement have been a direct target of abuse online. We are calling on social media platforms to take action immediately.

## Stories
- [“Growing up with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus Didn’t Stop My Rugby Career” – Sophie Bridger’s story.](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/growing-up-with-congenital-melanocytic-naevus-didnt-stop-my-rugby-career-sophie-bridgers-story/): Professional rugby player Sophie Bridger shares her experience of growing up with CMN (Congenital Melanocytic Naevus), a rare genetic condition affecting around one in 20,000 people.
- [Leah’s story: “I want to raise awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/leah-functional-neurological-disorder/): Leah has Functional Neurological Disorder, which causes spasms and facial paralysis. People’s assumptions have made her self-conscious, but she’s looking to the future positively.
- [Vikki’s pageant story: “I thought I wouldn’t belong. I’ve never felt more included.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/vikki-visible-difference-in-beauty-pageants/): Vikki took part in a pageant expecting to feel out of place because of her facial difference. Instead she found a supportive and inclusive community of women who accepted her exactly as she is.
- [Rose’s story: “Your differences are what make you unique, beautiful and understanding towards others”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/roses-story-naevus-anaemicus-birthmarks/): Rose has multiple haemangioma and naevus anaemicus birthmarks. While it’s taken time to learn to love herself, she now wants to spread the message to others who may feel “different” that they are beautiful and appreciated for the way they are.
- [Janelle’s story: “I’ve tried to live well with Juvenile Dermatomyositis”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/janelle-juvenile-dermatomyositis/): Janelle was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis when she was six. The comments she received continue to impact her, but surrounded by support, she’s gone on to live a happy life.
- [Hayley’s story: “I’m still searching for self-acceptance, but I’m getting there”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/hayley-self-acceptance-and-neurofibromatosis/): Hayley has neurofibromatosis, which has made life challenging, but support from Changing Faces has helped her look to the future more positively.
- [Charlotte’s story: “My scars are proof of everything I’ve survived”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/charlotte-burns-scarring-and-identity-loss/): After acquiring burns scarring on 50% of her body, Charlotte no longer recognised the person she saw in the mirror. But those scars tell a story of survival.
- [Dahlia’s Story: Championing representation for my daughter with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/representation-for-my-daughter-with-congenital-melanocytic-naevus/): Dahlia’s daughter was born with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus. By writing a children's book, Dahlia is helping to raise awareness and representation for all children living with a visible difference.
- [Bianca’s story: Finding confidence with keloid scarring](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/biancas-story-finding-confidence-with-keloid-scarring/): Bianca shares her journey to confidence with keloid scarring, finding support in online communities.
- [Abi’s story: “I’m learning how to build a life with lymphatic malformation”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/abis-story-lymphatic-malformation/): Abi was born with Lymphatic Malformation. People’s reactions to her condition made her self-consciousness, but thanks to a strong support network, she’s coming to terms with her condition.
- [Caroline’s story: “Online dating with a difference can be hard”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/caroline-mastectomy-and-dating/): Caroline chose to have a mastectomy after discovering she carries a BRCA2 mutation. Online dating has brought people’s ignorance to light, but she doesn't regret her decision.
- [Holly’s story: “I now look at my ‘sabre strike’ with appreciation”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/hollys-story-linear-scleroderma/): Being diagnosed with linear scleroderma was physically and mentally challenging for Holly. Working in medicine is her dream, and she hopes to help others like her feel supported.
- [Sneha’s story: “Performing has taught me that everyone deserves to be seen”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/snehas-story-craniofacial-dysplasia/): Sneha’s craniofacial dysplasia has impacted her both physically and emotionally. However, she hasn’t let it stop her from pursuing her love of dance, music and teaching.
- [Eden’s story: Finding love with a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/finding-love-with-a-visible-difference/): As a teenager, Eden felt that finding love with a visible difference was impossible. Then she met someone who accepts all of her, realising that attraction is much more than appearance.
- [Ash’s story: “Empowering others has become my purpose”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/ash-cmn-support-empowering-others/): Ash was born with CMN. Bullying and harmful myths about her condition caused her pain, but she’s determined to celebrate her difference by supporting others facing challenges too.
- [Vikki’s story: “Losing my face didn’t erase me, it uncovered me”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/vikki-facial-difference-after-cancer/): Acquiring a facial difference after cancer led to Vikki rebuilding her identity. She realised that her value never came from her appearance, but from her character.
- [Sarah’s story: “Celebrate diversity and model respect in everything you do”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/sarahs-story-educating-children-about-visible-difference/): As a teacher, Sarah is passionate about educating children about visible difference and using her experience of having a birthmark to encourage acceptance.
- [Ashleigh’s story: “Having my children gave me a strength I didn’t know I had”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/ashleighs-story-children-gave-me-strength/): Growing up with NF1 was tough for Ashleigh. Feeling like she didn’t belong caused her to hide away. But, having children made her want to accept herself to show them difference is nothing to be ashamed of.
- [Jono Lancaster’s letter to his younger self](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/jono-lancasters-letter-to-his-younger-self/): This Christmas, author and presenter, Jono Lancaster has written a letter to his younger self, reassuring him that love and acceptance is part of his future.
- [Embrace your visible difference: a message to my younger self](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/embrace-your-visible-difference/): Embracing your visible difference: Our campaigners share messages to their younger selves, encouraging them to learn to love themselves as they are.
- [Eli’s story: “I don’t let my scoliosis define or limit me”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/elis-story-dont-let-scoliosis-define-me/): Having scoliosis made Eli feel insecure about his body. Now, as a model, he hopes to show people that they deserve to be seen, and to live without shame.
- [Enoch’s story: “I wouldn’t be me without my cleft lip and palate”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/enochs-story-cleft-lip-and-palate/): Enoch was bullied because of his cleft, causing him to develop anxiety. While he still has tough days, he’s found a community of people online and in real life who love him for who he is.
- [Chloe’s story: “Counselling has helped me be kinder to myself”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/chloes-story-counselling-kinder-to-myself/): Being bullied growing up badly impacted Chloe’s mental health. Now she is learning to accept her facial palsy, with the support of loved ones and Changing Faces.
- [Lacey’s story: “Growing up with a birthmark and Sturge-Weber syndrome”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/lacey-story-birthmark-and-sturge-weber-syndrome/): Lacey was born with a port wine stain birthmark and Sturge-Weber syndrome. Mum Sara hopes that Lacey’s resilience isn’t impacted by the ignorance of others as she grows up.
- [Mary’s story: “My haemangioma no longer makes me feel less than”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/marys-story-haemangioma-counselling/): Mary has hidden her haemangioma all her life, but Changing Faces’ counselling service has helped her to break down the walls she’d built around herself.
- [Jen’s story: “Skin Camouflage helps me live with my telangiectasias”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/jens-story-skin-camouflage-telangiectasias/): Jen has telangiectasias on her legs and has been keeping them covered for years. Changing Faces’ Skin Camouflage Service has helped her to step out of her comfort zone.
- [Equal opportunity: Creating space for actors with visible differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/equal-opportunity-actors-visible-differences/): As an actor, campaigner Beau worries about how their visible difference might limit the roles available to them, due to casting biases. They talk about how actors with visible differences need to be seen on screen as more than just villains.
- [Halloween: A mask on top of a mask](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/marc-halloween-mask/): Campaigner Marc shares why Halloween has always been a complicated time for him. From wearing a Perspex mask after life-changing burns to questioning how visible differences are portrayed in horror culture, Marc invites us to look beneath the layers.
- [Making sure Halloween is scary for the right reasons](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/halloween-scary-for-right-reasons/): Our Senior Campaigns and Communications Officer, Shelley, shares why Halloween can be tricky for the visible difference community. Let’s make Halloween a treat for everyone.
- [Savannah’s story: “Navigating life with NF2”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/savannahs-story-life-with-nf2/): Savannah has found life with NF2 challenging. Counselling from Changing Faces has enabled her to take steps forward to a brighter future.
- [Confidence after Facial Surgery: Sarah’s story](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/confidence-after-facial-surgery-sarahs-story/): Sarah shares her journey of living with a facial difference. Today, she’s rebuilding her confidence after facial surgery and hopes to encourage others to see their true worth beyond appearance.
- [Lis’ story: “Regaining my confidence following skin grafts”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/lis-story-regaining-confidence-skin-grafts/): Lis became isolated and struggled with her new appearance after having skin grafts on her eyelids. Changing Faces’ Skin Camouflage Service has helped her to rebuild that lost confidence.
- [John’s story: “Living to the full with a Cavernous Haemangioma Lymphangioma”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/johns-story-living-with-cavernous-haemangioma-lymphangioma/): John has a Cavernous Haemangioma Lymphangioma. While it has impacted him emotionally and physically, he makes sure it doesn’t stop him enjoying life.
- [Carla’s story: “Coming to terms with the hyperpigmentation on my face”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/carlas-story-hyperpigmentation-on-face/): After developing hyperpigmentation on her face, Carla lost confidence. Changing Faces’ Skin Camouflage Service has helped her to regain it.
- [Supporting My Child with Goldenhar Syndrome: Oscar’s Positive Start to School.](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/supporting-my-child-with-goldenhar-syndrome-oscars-positive-start-to-school/): Kaitlyn shares Oscar’s journey of starting school with Goldenhar syndrome, highlighting the challenges and successes along the way. From navigating visible differences to building an inclusive learning environment, Oscar’s story offers hope to any parent raising a child with Goldenhar Syndrome.
- [The challenge of selfie culture when you have a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/selfie-culture-visible-difference/): Campaigner Ellie talks about the difficulties that come from selfie culture when you have a visible difference, from feeling you need to hide your true self to being censored.
- [Gemma’s story: “I don’t let my ptosis hold me back”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/gemmas-story-dont-let-ptosis-hold-back/): Gemma has ptosis due to Noonan syndrome. She’s battled with her self-esteem, but this hasn't stopped her from pursuing a career teaching others to use their voice confidently.
- [Isla’s Journey With FOP and the Fight for True Inclusion in Schools](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/islas-journey-with-fop-and-the-fight-for-true-inclusion-in-schools/): Nicky shares the challenges and triumphs of her daughter Isla’s school experience, highlighting the urgent need for true inclusion, awareness, and understanding of disability in schools.
- [Teaching secondary school students about visible differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/teaching-secondary-school-students-visible-differences/): Joti has been a teacher for over 20 years. She talks about how teaching secondary school students about visible differences is vital to improving acceptance.
- [How primary schools can support children with visible differences](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/primary-schools-support-children-visible-differences/): Kate is a primary school teacher who also has a visible difference. She provides her tips on how primary schools can support children with visible differences.
- [Jo’s story: “Living with a vascular anomaly hasn’t been easy”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/jos-story-living-with-vascular-anomaly/): Jo grew up with a birthmark on her lip. At the age of 18, she developed a vascular anomaly on her cheek. It’s been challenging to accept her differences, but she hopes that sharing her story will make others feel less alone.
- [“Rewriting My Reflection: Living Authentically with a Port Wine Stain Birthmark” – Amanda’s story.](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/rewriting-my-reflection-living-authentically-with-a-port-wine-stain-birthmark-amandas-story/): Amanda shares her powerful journey of growing up with a port wine stain birthmark, facing stigma, and finding self-worth and confidence.
- [Beth’s story: “If I’d been told more about my facial palsy, I’d have felt less alien”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/beths-story-told-more-facial-palsy-felt-less-alien/): After developing facial palsy as a child, Beth found herself isolated from her peers. She wishes she’d had better support and now hopes to raise awareness to spread understanding.
- [Summer with Eczema: managing flare-ups and building confidence in hot weather](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/summer-with-eczema-managing-flare-ups-and-building-confidence-in-hot-weather/): When it comes to summer with eczema , there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Managing eczema and other skin conditions present unique challenges, and while some people find relief in warmth and sunshine, others, like Harriet, experience increased eczema flare-ups during summer months.
- [Learn to love yourself through dance](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/love-yourself-through-dance/): Dylan has always enjoyed dancing and the freedom it gives him to express himself. Here he talks about how you can learn to love yourself through dance.
- [Being a parent with a visible difference: Becky’s advice](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/parent-with-visible-difference-beckys-advice/): Being a parent with a visible difference can be challenging, but talking to your child about difference is an important part of building acceptance and understanding. Becky gives her top tips.
- [Cerys’ story: “Being neurodivergent with a physical difference can be tricky”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/cerys-story-neurodivergent-physical-difference/): Cerys has a lymphatic malformation on her back and has autism. Being neurodivergent with a physical difference means she can feel judged in multiple ways, but her differences make Cerys who she is.
- [Hugo’s story: “Overcoming the shame around my scar”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/hugos-story-overcoming-shame-scar/): As a child, Hugo saw his scar as strength. Then, as the stares became more noticeable, the need to hide it took over. Now he’s focused on overcoming the shame around his scar.
- [Raising a confident child with Parry-Romberg syndrome – Anna and Saoirse’s story](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/raising-a-confident-child-with-parry-romberg-syndrome-anna-and-saoirses-story/): Anna shares her journey of raising her vibrant seven-year-old daughter, Saoirse, who was recently diagnosed with Parry-Romberg syndrome.
- [Reclaiming summer: Accepting my body as a man with scars](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/summer-accepting-body-as-man-with-scars/): As Romeo’s friends went shirtless in the summer months, he stayed covered. Accepting his body as a man with scars was hard until he began to work with it rather than against it.
- [Oliver Bromley: Tackling discrimination in hospitality venues](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/oliver-bromley-tackling-discrimination-hospitality/): Oliver Bromley and others in the visible difference community have experienced discrimination in hospitality venues. With allyship and better education, we can put a stop to it.
- [Enjoying summer with a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/enjoying-summer-visible-difference/): For years, Katie hid her scoliosis under heavy clothes, even in hot weather. Enjoying summer with a visible difference was hard, until she decided to put her own comfort first.
- [Sofia’s story: “I don’t hide that I was born with a cleft lip”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/sofias-story-born-with-cleft-lip/): Sofia was born with a cleft lip and palate, but it wasn’t something her family spoke to her about. She now wants to tell her story on her own terms, embracing who she is.
- [Empowerment through embracing your scars](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/empowerment-embracing-scars/): Crystal acquired a scar on her stomach during cancer treatment, which she’s been afraid to show. A recent gym experience has enabled her to find empowerment through embracing her scars.
- [Gillian’s story: “My journey with Parry-Romberg Syndrome”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/gillians-story-parry-romberg-syndrome/): While it took Gillian 17 years to discover she has Parry-Romberg Syndrome, she has spent that time learning to love the way she stands out.
- [David’s story: “Building confidence after acquiring a scar”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/davids-story-building-confidence-scar/): David’s scar developed seemingly out of nowhere, making building confidence after acquiring his scar challenging. But he’s not letting this dull his personality.
- [Pride: Growing up as an LGBTQIA+ person with a visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/pride-lgbtqia-visible-difference/): Rob talks about the challenges that come from being an LGBTQIA+ person with a visible difference, but also the joy he’s found in his uniqueness.
- [Kate’s Story: “How the Changing Faces Workshop for Parents Helps Families Feel Seen, Supported, and Empowered.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/changing-faces-workshop-for-parents-blog/): Campaigner Kate reflects on her experience of being a speaker at a Changing Faces workshop for parents and carers, and how it’s a powerful step toward building understanding and confidence.
- [Marc’s story: “Learning to love your scars”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/marcs-story-learning-to-love-your-scars/): After acquiring burns scarring at 14, Marc started a journey of self-acceptance. He talks about why learning to love your scars is so important.
- [Anthony Lexa: “Ugliest Girl in the World”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/anthony-lexa-ugliest-girl-in-the-world/): Anthony shares the candid truth about her new single, 'Ugliest Girl in the World.'
- [“Harlequin Ichthyosis, and the daily challenges we conquer.” – Amy and Poppy’s story.](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/harlequin-ichthyosis-and-the-daily-challenges-we-conquer-amy-and-poppys-story/): Amy shares the daily challenges that her daughter Poppy navigates with Harlequin ichthyosis. Despite these challenges, Poppy embraces life with joy.
- [Shae’s story: “Meeting other people with a visible difference was so helpful”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/shae-meeting-other-people-with-a-visible-difference/): Shae’s mental health has been impacted by her skin condition. Meeting other people with a visible difference has given her the support she needed.
- [Laura’s London Marathon Story: “I want younger me to be proud.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/lauras-london-marathon-story/): Laura shares why running the London Marathon for Changing Faces has helped her find confidence
- [Tiwonge on ‘Love My Face’: “It has strengthened my resolve”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/tiwonge-on-love-my-face/): Our trustee Tiwonge on ‘Love My Face’, Channel 4’s new series about life with a visible difference, hosted by Jono Lancaster.
- [Lucy’s story: “Living with limb loss doesn’t define me”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/lucys-story-living-with-limb-loss-doesnt-define-me/): As part of Limb Loss Awareness Month, Lucy shares her powerful story of living with burn scars and limb loss—and how these experiences have shaped her resilience, challenged her confidence, and strengthened her sense of self.
- [Leanne’s story: “Birthmarks on the face and body are common: let’s normalise them.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/birthmarks-on-the-face-and-body-leannes-story/): Leanne shares her journey as a parent raising a daughter with birthmarks on her face and body, highlighting the importance of awareness, support and acceptance for children with visible differences.
- [Katie’s story: “I’m tired of not seeing myself represented in society”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/challenges-of-living-with-kyphosis-scoliosis-katies-story/): Katie has faced many challenges living with kyphosis scoliosis. She hopes better representation of conditions like hers will help to improve acceptance.
- [Harriet’s story: “My worth is not tied to how my skin looks on any given day.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/harriets-story-my-worth-is-not-tied-to-how-my-skin-looks-on-any-given-day/): Harriet shares her journey with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, advocating for better understanding and support for those with chronic skin conditions.
- [Anthony’s story: “Invisibility is a privilege”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/invisibility-is-a-privilege-anthonys-story/): Anthony reflects on the complexities of visibility for trans and non-binary people and how having a visible difference has also helped her find pride in her uniqueness.
- [Kate’s story: “You deserve to be happy with who you are”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/kates-story-deserve-happy-who-you-are/): Kate has had to deal with invalidating and unkind comments because of her microtia. She wants the film industry to improve representation of difference, so others don’t have to face the same ignorance.
- [Lauren’s story: “I don’t need to cover up”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/laurens-story-dont-need-cover-up/): Lauren has faced many challenges connected to her birthmark, but she’s proud of her Port Wine Stain and the strength she’s developed over the years.
- [Changing Smiles project – why a picture is worth a thousand words for representation](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/picture-worth-thousand-words-for-representation/): Stacey is a photographer who hopes to capture the beauty of difference through her Changing Smiles project. She speaks about why photography is the perfect medium to raise awareness.
- [Jack’s story: “Representation in The Apprentice will help to break down barriers.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/jacks-story-representation-in-the-apprentice-will-help-to-break-down-barriers/): Jack shares how shows like The Apprentice can challenge stereotypes surrounding visible differences and encourage more inclusive workplaces.
- [Alison’s story: “I want to be part of the positive change”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/alisons-story-i-want-to-be-part-of-the-positive-change/): Alison has struggled with her self-confidence all her life, but now she wants to step up and support others by telling her story.
- [Becky’s story: “Each day I face the world with more confidence”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/beckys-story-each-day-face-world-more-confidence/): Becky lost her eye at the age of 28. While she looked different, she realised it didn’t change who she is as a person, and she shouldn’t be treated differently as a result.
- [Alexandra and Lucas’ story: “We are stronger together”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/alexandra-lucas-story-stronger-together/): When Alexandra found out her baby would be born with a cleft, she worried for the future, but she soon realised that Lucas’ cleft makes him beautifully unique.
- [Georgina’s story: “Stay strong and keep going!”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/georginas-story-stay-strong-and-keep-going/): Bullying at school took a toll on Georgina’s self-esteem. While she still feels the impacts twenty years on, having an amazing support network has enabled her to be happy again.
- [Why including visible differences in marketing shouldn’t just be a trend](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/including-visible-differences-marketing-trend/): Our campaigner Joanne shares how brands can make sure their marketing campaigns are genuinely inclusive, and why that is so important.
- [Anthony Lexa: “The older I get, the more people surprise me.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/anthony-lexa-the-older-i-get-the-more-people-surprise-me/): This Valentine’s Day, Anthony shares her recent experiences of dating with a visible difference.
- [Ellie and Romeo’s experiences of building confidence through sport](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/ellie-romeo-building-confidence-through-sport/): Our campaigners Ellie and Romeo talk about how sport has helped them to embrace their visible differences through teaching them resilience, confidence and acceptance.
- [Gary’s story: “Vulnerability wasn’t a weakness, it was strength”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/garys-story-vulnerability-wasnt-weakness-was-strength/): Gary developed Bell’s Palsy in his teens and felt he had to hide his struggles to appear strong. He now knows that sharing the challenges you’re facing is much more powerful.
- [Stacey’s story: “Don’t underestimate the power of storytelling”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/staceys-story-dont-underestimate-power-storytelling/): Having a cleft impacted Stacey’s confidence growing up. Now she has a son, also with a cleft, she wants to make the world a more accepting place for him and others with a visible difference.
- [Robert’s story: “Empathy is a powerful weapon”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/roberts-story-empathy-is-a-powerful-weapon/): Robert acquired facial scarring after being assaulted at the age of 15. He’s using his voice as a politician to get better support for others in similar circumstances.
- [Mary’s story: “It’s time to end the shame of skin conditions”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/marys-story-time-end-shame-skin-conditions/): People have treated Mary poorly throughout her life because of her skin condition. She believes society must change to enable people like her to live peacefully.
- [Joti’s story: “I’m now able to stand strong in my skin”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/jotis-story-now-able-stand-strong-in-skin/): Developing vitiligo caused Joti to hide her skin for 20 years. Now she’s in a place where she can embrace her condition and speak out.
- [“Spread more kindness this Christmas” – Stephanie’s story](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/spread-more-kindness-this-christmas-stephanies-story/): This Christmas, Stephanie urges people to be kind to parents of children who have visible differences, and think twice before making comments that could unintentionally hurt or upset them.
- [Lucy’s story: “I created the representation I needed”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/lucys-story-i-created-the-representation-i-needed/): Lola was born with a strawberry birthmark. Here, her mum Lucy talks about the importance of representation and the birthmark community.
- [Charlotte and Arlo’s story: “Arlo is beautiful, just the way he is”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/charlotte-arlos-story-arlo-beautiful-way-he-is/): Arlo was born with two types of birthmarks. His mum, Charlotte, worries about how people might react, but her focus is ensuring that Arlo loves himself as he is.
- [Rowan’s story: “We need to challenge unconscious judgements”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/rowans-story-challenge-unconscious-judgements/): Rowan has experienced unwanted advice and unkind comments because of her acne. Now she wants to deconstruct the biases that people often have around the condition.
- [Eden’s story: “I learned to value my uniqueness”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/edens-story-i-learned-to-value-my-uniqueness/): Eden is a filmmaker with the condition CMTC. Her latest work, ‘Paper Tiger’, explores the experiences of people who look different and encourages acceptance.
- [Anthony Lexa: “Beauty isn’t skin deep.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/anthony-lexa-beauty-isnt-skin-deep/): Anthony Lexa, best known for playing Abbi on Sex Education, opens up about her journey with Topical Steroid Withdrawal. Inspired by her healing, she’s launched a merchandise line, with proceeds supporting Changing Faces.
- [Placing respect at the heart of conversations around visible difference](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/respect-heart-conversations-around-visible-difference/): This Anti-Bullying Week, Hannah explains how we can choose respect when talking to people with visible differences.
- [Reuben’s story: “Embrace Your Uniqueness”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/embrace-your-uniqueness-reuben-sam/): Reuben, a model and advocate with vitiligo, shares his journey of embracing his skin condition and using it to promote diversity, equity, and mental health awareness.
- [Poor representation is the scariest part of Halloween](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/poor-representation-scariest-part-halloween/): Our campaigner John talks about why it’s so important to keep costumes and props inclusive at Halloween.
- [Oliver’s story: “Stand against appearance-based discrimination”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/olivers-story-stand-against-appearance-based-discrimination/): Oliver’s story of being refused service at a local eatery shows we’ve still a long way to go in reducing intolerance and promoting equality.
- [Karen’s story: “Everyone is different, there’s nothing wrong with that”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/karens-story-everyone-different-nothing-wrong/): Karen had her breasts removed due to cancer. She wants people to be more aware of the emotional impact that this can have.
- [Rhiannon’s story: “Prioritise your mental health at work”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/rhiannons-story-prioritise-your-mental-health-at-work/): Rhiannon shares how her visible difference has affected her mental health, in early life and in work.
- [Kate’s story: “I wouldn’t change that I was born with a birthmark”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/kates-story-wouldnt-change-born-with-birthmark/): Kate has experienced inappropriate comments and stares because of her visible difference. She hopes education will ensure others don’t go through this in the future.
- [Debbie’s story: “I am still here, still me, and still fabulous!”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/debbies-story-still-here-still-me-still-fabulous/): Debbie acquired a visible difference following cancer surgery. While she might look different, she remains the person she has always been, and that’s what she focuses on.
- [Atholl’s story: “It felt good to be the person I needed when I was growing up.”](https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/story/atholls-story-it-felt-good-to-be-the-person-i-needed-when-i-was-growing-up/): Atholl reflects on his time as a Changing Faces campaigner and how he continues to campaign for the visible difference community today.
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