Changing Faces

Changing Faces Centre
33-37 University Street
London
WC1E 6JN

Tel (local rate charge): 0845 4500 275
Fax: 0845 4500 276
Web: www.changingfaces.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday (answerphone at other times).

Changing Faces is a national charity providing free help, support and information for children (and their parents) and adults who have any sort of disfigurement with the aim of building effective coping strategies and self confidence. Changing Faces also works with healthcare professionals, schools and others to promote awareness about disfigurement and its effects. The charity employs a team of friendly and professional specialists who offer the following:

• One-to-one support - in person, on the telephone, and by letter.
• Workshops which allow people to share their difficulties and find ways of tackling them.
• Self-help booklets and videos which show communication skills and strategies.
• Advice which helps people make informed decisions about surgery and treatment.
• An 'exchanger' scheme which puts people in touch with others with similar conditions.

The team works with support groups around the country by making available self-help resources, participating in their seminars and conferences, and working with them on projects which boost self-confidence. The children and young people's service also runs occasional regional events for families, health professionals, etc.

A range of publications is available, covering the following areas: A Guide for Teachers, Parents Guide, General Guides, Practical Skills for Managing a Disfigurement, Specific Guides (for example on cancer, burns, facial paralysis), Booklets for Young People. Videos, books and publications for employers are also available. Contact Changing Faces for a catalogue.