Facial Palsy UK

At a glance

Causes

Counselling / advice
Health and well being / research and care
Mental health
Physical disabilities

Other details

Organisation type:

Charity

Geographical remit:

National - Britain

Objectives

To provide information and support for people living with facial palsy, their relatives, carers and medical professionals.
To establish local support groups throughout the UK.
To organise family days for children affected by the condition and their families
To raise funds to support research and training for professionals involved in the diagnosis, management and treatment of facial palsy. This should allow for better treatments, which should be made accessible to all.
To publicise the effects of facial palsy and the need for greater services.

Activities

Facial Palsy UK is still a young charity, founded in 2012, but we have already made a significant impact on the lives of many people affected by facial paralysis. The work that we do includes:

Local support groups for adults with facial palsy
Family days for children with facial palsy and their families
Providing information and support via our website, telephone and email.
Raising awareness of facial palsy and how it impacts on the lives of those affected.
Increasing awareness of the needs of facial palsy patients.
Instigating research projects for the long-term benefit of people affected by facial palsy. Very few research projects investigating the causes and treatments of facial palsy are currently being undertaken.

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