Personal Stories

Sonia is passionate about raising awareness that Facial Palsy is not always Bell’s palsy.

Hannah’s Bell’s palsy came on in the very late stages of pregnancy and affected her confidence.

Helena has some useful tips for others diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.

Cathy experienced a lack of knowledge from doctors when she was affected with Bell’s palsy

John’s second episode of Bell’s palsy during the Covid outbreak was much worse than his first.

Paul was given a rare diagnosis of Amyloidosis after spending years researching his condition.

Anna struggled to find help and had to do her own research on Bell’s palsy.

Liz developed Ramsay Hunt Syndrome after returning to work from maternity leave

Scott developed unilateral facial palsy following surgery to remove a tumour.

Ali wants to change the myth that nothing can be done for facial palsy.

Michelle believes there needs to be an improvement in knowledge at a local trust level.

Michael feels there should be improved pathways of care for facial palsy.