Facial Palsy UK - Supporting people affected by facial paralysis

Time 2021-01-16 09:03:47

Web Name: Facial Palsy UK - Supporting people affected by facial paralysis

WebSite: http://www.facialpalsy.org.uk

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Bell’s palsy is the commonest cause of facial paralysis. It affects the ability to smile, eat, drink, speak and blink. As 70% of our communication is non-verbal, it has a huge impact on those affected.Support us in our mission to raise awareness of the needs of this patient group, who often receive little or no follow-up care."Bell’s palsy struck before my 18th birthday. Now in my 40’s and three episodes later, I’ve only just started receiving specialist care.""Bell’s palsy first struck the day before my 18th birthday. Now in my 40’s and three episodes later, I’ve only just started receiving specialist care."Donate Now >When a child is born with facial palsy, parents face an uncertain time and there is currently little help or support offered by the NHS, due to lack of awareness.Support us in our mission to provide telephone and email support, provide family days and create information for health professionals to give at the point of diagnosis."My mum was very sad because she did not know what I had, then you helped her."Donate Now >Over 100,000 people are thought to be affected by facial palsy in the UK. There are no nationally funded trials investigating treatments or cures. The long term impact of facial palsy is immense and should not be underestimated.Support us in our mission to raise awareness of the need for more research into treatments and cures for a facial nerve that has been damaged."I'm an ex-soldier and I’ve been to war. I consider myself to be a proper proper man, yet facial palsy shook me to my foundations."Donate Now > Facial Palsy and Covid-19 vaccine Please read our update from Facial Palsy UK's Medical Advisory Board about the covid-19 vaccine and Bell's palsy. January 11, 2021 Thank you We want to say thank you for all your support during what has been a difficult year for everyone.... December 24, 2020 Singing Choir for People With Facial Palsy A singing choir opportunity for people affected by facial palsy across five weekly sessions beginning 7 September 2020. August 14, 2020 Care for dry eyes when using hand sanitiser during the coronavirus pandemic Regular and thorough cleaning of hands has been advised since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is to... July 28, 2020 Get In Touch... Email: info@facialpalsy.org.uk Enquiries: 0300 030 9333 Postal Address: Facial Palsy UK, Eventus, Sunderland Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8FD. 2021 Facial Palsy UK A registered charity in England & Wales (1148115) and Scotland (SC045086). Facial Palsy UK is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, No. 8107184. Registered Office: Facial Palsy UK, Eventus, Sunderland Road, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8FD.

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Facial Palsy UK is a charity that supports people affected by facial paralysis, provides information for health professionals and aims to fund new research.

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