Personal Stories

Kevin takes us step-by-step through his recovery and includes useful tips.

Roma describes how care from a specialist facial palsy clinic has helped with her recovery.

Kay describes her experience of having had Bell’s palsy twice, on different sides of her face.

Facial palsy, an understanding surgeon and cancer changed Sheila’s outlook on life.

Lilly has had Bell’s palsy since she was 13 years old, here she shares her story.

Mandy describes her experiences of hospitals, school and more.

55 years after the first episode, Rose developed Bell’s palsy for a third time.

Weight-lifter Brad found his confidence hit rock bottom when diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.

Eoin documented his acoustic neuroma journey in video format to help others.

Chelsea was born with facial palsy. She suffered badly with bullying, here she tells her story.

Vivian describes the loneliness she felt not knowing other mums of children with facial palsy.

Amy was abroad when her mum was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer.