School Awareness Packs 2026

February 23, 2026

Facial Palsy Awareness Week 2026 aims to draw attention not only to the physical effects of facial palsy, but also to the hidden emotional and psychological consequences — particularly when children don’t feel safe to talk about their condition.

As part of this year’s campaign, we are sending out 100 awareness packs to schools to help teachers and parents better support children with facial palsy in the classroom. The packs are designed to encourage understanding, reduce stigma, and help create environments where children feel seen, heard and supported.

When a child learns that their difference is something to hide, that lesson doesn’t stay in childhood. It can shape confidence, relationships and mental health for decades. Awareness Week is about making sure children grow up knowing they don’t have to stay quiet.”

Parents and carers who have a child with facial palsy at school, starting school in September, or teachers who would like to support a pupil, can request a School Awareness Pack here: School Awareness Pack Request Form.

Each pack includes:

• A hardback copy of our children’s book, When Teddy Lost His Smile
• Age-appropriate resources to help teachers and pupils understand facial palsy
• Practical guidance to support inclusion, kindness and open conversations in the classroom

It’s a lovely way to raise awareness at school and help classmates understand facial palsy in a gentle, positive way.