Drooling or dribbling (sialorrhoea) can be a real issue for some people with Facial Palsy, but there are measures you can take to help. Find out more on our new information page: facialpalsy.org.uk/support/patien…

We have a face-to-face support group on Saturday 29th June in London - let us know if you are intending to join us. It's a great opportunity to meet people for support and advice. See our website for more details. #facialpalsysupport #bellspalsysupport #facialparalysissupport

If you have a #vestibularschwannoma #acousticneuroma or work in this field, join us BANA on the annual acoustic neuroma awareness day. Details below regarding webinars throughout the day or follow BANA for details on raising awareness and funds 🧠🦻

Tuesday 9th July 19:30-20:30 Relaxation helps with synkinesis and it calms down overworked muscles on your unaffected side too. Join us for an hour of guided relaxation. All you need is a cosy space, a blanket and an eye mask. Email [email protected] to register.

Check out the latest edition of #RarityLife magazine from SamebutDifferent featuring the brilliant Jono Lancaster and a very poignant article from Theresa McMillan about how Broadway Songs have become her smile. rarity-life.com

We have two support groups this week - a virtual support group with Vanessa and Laura on Wednesday evening, and the London support group on Saturday morning. Hope to see some of you there.

We are finally getting a bit of warmer weather but, of course, that means that hayfever season is upon us. Share your top tips with us for how you manage symptoms of hayfever alongside your facial palsy. You can find summer tips on our website: facialpalsy.org.uk/support/patien…

So sad to see this happening to people. We'd really like to raise awareness among companies like NatWest Business so this kind of thing doesn't happen in the future.

At our virtual support group last night, we discussed how everyone felt when people stared or asked questions about their facial palsy. It was suggested that having a pre-prepared 'script' or response was really useful. Do you have a standard response for this situation?

Two online sessions: Tues 9th July (19:30-20:30) Guided relaxation session Tues 23rd July (19:30-21:00) Virtual support group Face-to-face support group: - Cheshire/Mersey Saturday 20th July 10am-1pm If you've attended before, share the benefits of attending. #supportgroup

Do you struggle to use eye ointment which contains lanolin? HydraMed Night Sensitive may be a suitable alternative and is available via Amazon.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are changing the date of our virtual support group this month. It will now run on Monday 29th July (19:30) instead of Tuesday 23rd July. Email [email protected] to register.

Help us reach our summer fundraising goals with your everyday online shopping! It only takes 2 minutes to join @GiveasyouLive, so start raising FREE donations today! > giveasyoulive.com/join/facialpal…

Do you feel anxious when you see a camera? Have you stopped taking selfies? Check out the photography tips on our website to help you feel more confident when taking those summer photos: facialpalsy.org.uk/support/patien… Share your own photography tips below!

Virtual support group Monday 29th July 2024 at 19:30. More information here: facialpalsy.org.uk/support/suppor…

A fantastic event at Oxford Facial Palsy Clinic 🐻

If you've had levator lengthening surgery on your eyelid, and are willing to share your experience with one of our members, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you! #eyesurgery #uppereyelidsurgery #levatorlengtheningsurgery #facialpalsysurgery #facialpalsy

August 2024 💜 3/8/24: Mandy Brailsford Family Day at Barnstondale Outdoor Activity Centre (prebooked attendees only) 💜 12/8/24: 1:1 support appointments 💜 19/8/24: South-West zoom support group 💜 28/8/24: Virtual support group on zoom Email us for more info or to register!

A fundraising event at AFC Wulfrunians on 21st September. Anyone who wants to attend see the details below:

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our 2024 Family Day. We had the most amazing time and it was so wonderful to see families coming together! If you'd like to be kept informed about next year's Family Day, please join our community facialpalsy.org.uk/support/join-o…