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Users with facial or other disfigurements

Birthmark Support Group

UK based support group for anyone with a birthmark: raising awareness, providing information and support.

British Association of Dermatologists

Information sheets about skin diseases, written and approved by our dermatologists, as well as general information about the skin, dermatology in the UK and current issues in skin disease.

Changing Faces

Website for everyone - to inform, challenge and inspire - and ultimately change the way we all see disfigurement: self-help booklets, children's fiction, leaflets, videos and information packs for professionals.

Dermatologist.co.uk

Information about common skin complaints, treatments, and skin care.

Dermatology Patient Support Groups (King's College London)

List of UK Support Groups.

Disfigurement Guidance

International information and resource bureau with information on treatments, literature, compensation and all other relevant services and facilities.

Disfigurement Guidance Centre and International Skinlaser Directory

Advice, support and practical help to patients, professionals, and employers.

Let's face it

International support network for people with facial disfigurements, their families, friends and professionals.

National Eczema Society

Comprehensive information and advice service, an extensive network of local contacts, an expanding network of local support, funds for research and a campaigning voice on behalf of people with eczema.

Outlook

Psychological support service for anyone affected by a disfigurement or visible difference.

Saving Faces: The Facial Surgery Research Foundation

UK charity devoted to research into facial diseases. Saving Faces aims to secure funds for research into all aspects of disorders affecting the mouth and face, such as cancer, facial deformity, injuries and pain.

The Scar Information Service

Provides information on scarring, scar therapies and support groups.

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Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications.  Continue reading

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