Here are some useful links offering support and advice:
Body Dysmorphia
Patient UKProviding information on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and how it is treated.
Growing KidsHelping young people to have a healthy, positive self view.
Disordered EatingOffers information on how a negative body image affects your life.
Teen IssuesThe Teen Issues website offers information on changing a negative body image.
OCD Action Offers support for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, this includes issues around Body Dysmorphia.
Female Health Issues This article provides tips on maintaining a positive body image.
Facial Disfigurement
Changing Faces Provide support and advice to children, young people and adults who have disfigurements of face hands or body, and their families. Helpline: 0845 4500 275 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm) For more information on disfigurement and what you should do when you meet a person with a disfigurement, the 'Facing Changes'booklet is available. This booklet will inform, challenge and inspire the way you see disfigurement and the people affected by it. Email for your free copy
Let's Face It A support network for people with facial disfigurement, their families and friends.
Disfigurement Guidance UK website containing weblinks.
The Neuro Foundation Working to improve the lives of the 25,000 people in the UK whose lives are affected by Neurofibromatosis and offering telephone advice via the helpline. Helpline: 0845 602 4173 (lines open Tuesday & Wednesday 9am - 5pm)
Birthmark Support Group Providing support and information to anyone who has any birthmark, such as port wine stain, haemangioma and congenital melanocytic naevus.
Saving Faces Saving faces are The Facial Surgery Research Foundation and link patients with similar conditions who have undergone similar surgery.
About Face Offering help and support to patients and carers, with the treatment of Orofacial Cancers, Trauma and other facial deformities.
Mouth Cancer Foundation Offering support and information to patients suffering from oral, head and neck cancers.
Cancer Help UK Provides information about diagnosis and treatment of mouth and oropharyngeal cancers.
Macmillan Cancer Support Providing care, practical and emotional support for anyone living with cancer and their families, friends and carers. More information available online and a on-line community. Helpline: 0808 808 0000 (lines open Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm)
Treacher Collins Syndrome Offers information from a personal perspective and international links.
Contact a Family Provides support, advice and information whatever condition your child has; includes a directory of specific conditions and rare disorders. Plus can also put families in touch with each other. Helpline: 0808 808 3555 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm) Textphone: 0808 808 3556 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm)
Burns
Children's Fire and Burn Trust Offering support and information on rehabilitation, to families of children following a burn or scald, also includes advice on prevention.
Dan's Fund for Burns Provides information and practical help.
Burn Centre Care Offers information on rehabilitation following a severe burn.
Sun Beds Gives information about the risks with sun beds.
Cancer Help UK Offers information on Melanoma, including treatment and support for patients.
NHS Gives information on Malignant Melanoma , including causes, prevention and treatment.
Additional links
British Association of Skin Camouflage Offers advice in order to aid confidence, by the skilful application of skin camouflage.
Dental Guide Online guide to dental conditions and cosmetic dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentistry Guide Offers information on cosmetic dental procedures, including how to find a local cosmetic dentist.
NHS Choices Providing information on non surgical cosmetic procedures and possible risks to consider.
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons - BAPRAS BAPRAS are the professional representative body for plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the UK. They provide advice on the different clinical areas of plastic surgery, plus reading lists of up-to-date articles on treatments
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons - BAAPS BAAPS provide information about aesthetic plastic surgery. The website includes a search facility for accredited surgeons, gives details of the common cosmetic surgery procedures, and highlights the risks and limitations of each.
British Association of Cosmetic Doctors Representing cosmetic practitioners, the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors maintain standards in order to benefit doctors and the public. The website features trained and experienced doctors and information about various non-surgical treatments.
UK Disabled Peoples Council The UKDPC was set up by disabled people to promote equality and participation, helping strengthen the voice of disabled people in the UK regardless of impairment.
Bullying UK Offers information and advice if youre having problems with bullying including taunting by text message. Email: help@bullying.co.uk
Kidscape Kidscape aims to keep children safe, offering advice on bullying and child safety to parents, carers, professionals and children. Publications are available online to download.
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Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0808 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0845 - Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0844 - Calls cost 8p per minute plus a 13.1p set up charge per call from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
