LETS-FACE-IT.ORG.UK

Even with this remarkable set of accolades, the UK still has a long way to go in providing adequate support for people with facial disfigurements. It is a very often overlooked issue that does not have the "cuteness factor" or rarity that can bring large numbers of people together to support a cause. Facial disfigurement is very common, with more than half a million people living with significant facial disfigurements every day in the UK. It works out to about one in every 111 people having a facial disfigurement, from acne to facial burns. Even so, most people do not think about how difficult it is to live with facial disfigurement. Bullying and harassment being dealt with more effectively in areas such as racism and sexism but discrimination based on facial appearance is rife and very often unchallenged... There is a lot of support available from the NHS. The easiest way to access the support is through your local GP. They have the expertise and connections to put you in contact..

Also known as: Let's Face It

Primary location: United Kingdom