Information for Health Professionals

Facial Palsy UK has a wealth of resources for health professionals.

Dedicated Health Professionals Website

Facial Palsy UK’s website for Health Professionals is free for anyone with an NHS email address to access.

Member benefits include:

• Forums – where health professionals working with patients with facial palsy can discuss treatments and procedures
• Articles and Studies – a searchable database of research articles related to facial palsy
• Information – find out more about the causes and effects of facial palsy, investigations, surgical interventions, evidence-based treatments and more.
• Specialist centres – details about multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the care of patients with facial palsy

Click this link to visit Facial Palsy UK’s Health Professionals website

Medical Advisory Board

Our Medical Advisory Board is made up of practitioners from a range of professions of relevance to facial palsy (ear, nose and throat surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology, neurology, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, psychology, maxillofacial surgery, medical research and more). The members of our Medical Advisory Board provide input regarding the content on the website and advice leaflets to ensure all our material is accurate and based on clinical practice. They also help promote this under-recognised condition to the wider medical community.

You may have a patient where you need advice on a scan or an unusual presentation of facial palsy. We will endeavour to connect you with our network of experts.

Find out more about our Medical Advisory Board by clicking this link

Reach out via email: mab@facialpalsy.org.uk

Book – Facial Paralysis: A Guide for Health Professionals (coming soon)

Expected publication date summer 2026, this is a new textbook for health professionals.

Facial paralysis is a complex and challenging condition that demands a nuanced understanding and a multi-faceted approach to treatment. This book is an essential resource for those who are not specialists but are often the first to encounter patients with facial paralysis. This comprehensive textbook delves into all aspects of facial paralysis, offering a thorough exploration of its diagnosis, assessment, and management.

ImproveFP App

A mobile app that supports people with facial palsy in the journey to improve. The primary target audience is people in the early stages. The application is now available on iOS and Android. The core purpose of the app is to:

• Record progress – Prompt users to take regular assessments that allow them to track their progress through the weeks and stages of rehabilitation
• Monitor mental health – Encourage users to take a monthly assessment highlighting any needs for enhanced mental health support
• Step by step support – Guide users in daily relaxation and remind them not to overdo facial exercises
• Educate – Deliver tips, information and practice content relevant to their assessed stage of rehabilitation.
• Connect – Provide access to information about support groups & professional help

Information how to download

Training for Health Professionals

Are you a speech and language therapist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist or other health professional interested in the management of facial nerve palsy? Facial Therapy Specialists International (FTSI) provides specialist training for health professionals working with people affected by facial palsy. Courses are developed and delivered by experienced clinicians, the majority of whom also hold NHS roles, and are provided on a not-for-profit basis, ensuring training is grounded in clinical expertise and aligned with recognised standards of patient care.

Visit Facial Therapy Specialists International

What can you do for Facial Palsy UK?

• Use your social media platforms to highlight FPUK
• Get Facial Palsy on the agenda of a clinical education meeting
• Determine your local pathway for facial palsy in your trust and raise with colleagues/improvement team
• Request CPD training for Facial Palsy
• Signpost patients to FPUK by putting up a poster/QR code in your department
• Talk to your communications team about how you can promote Facial Palsy
• Connect with us on LinkedIn to keep updated and highlight our work
• Make a donation – click here

What can Facial Palsy UK do for you?

• Provide evidence to support any CPD you undertake with us
• Provide opportunities for volunteering
• Help with additional support and information for your patients

Key contacts

Medical Advisory Board

Charles Nduka (Chair)

Rachel Fox (Secretary)

Email mab@facialpalsy.org.uk

Facial Palsy UK

General enquiries – info@facialpalsy.org.uk

Support enquiries – support@facialpalsy.org.uk