Facial palsy

Facial paralysis

"The term facial palsy generally refers to weakness of the facial muscles, mainly resulting from temporary or permanent damage to the facial nerve.

"When a facial nerve is either non-functioning or missing, the muscles in the face do not receive the necessary signals in order to function properly. This results in paralysis of the affected part of the face, which can affect movement of the eye(s) and/or the mouth, as well as other areas."

Source: Facial Palsy UK

www.facialpalsy.org.uk

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Find your local support group: www.facialpalsy.org.uk/support/local-groups

Changing Faces: supports people who have any condition that affects their appearance
www.changingfaces.org.uk
Tel. 0300 012 0275
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Facial Paralysis (MedlinePlus)
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003028.htm

Facial nerve palsy (University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, PDF file)
www.uhs.nhs.uk/Media/Controlleddocuments/Patientinformation/Eyes/FacialPalsy-patientinformation.pdf

Facial palsy (Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
www.qvh.nhs.uk/our-services/plastic-surgery-and-burns/facial-palsy

The library at the Brain Charity has a range of resources on Facial Palsy and on a wide range of disability related issues.