This week is Face Equality Week (17-21 May 2021), an annual event that raises awareness of the prejudice experienced by many people with a visible difference.
In this touching video Peter Steele, clerical officer with the Salus occupational health team, gives a personal account of what it is like living with a visible difference, having been born with the condition Sturge Weber.
The video can be viewed on:
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/9skfMio34Aw
- Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/552367030
Peter is involved with the UK-wide charity Changing Faces – a charitable organisation in Scotland for everyone with a scar, mark or condition on their face or body that makes them look different. As a volunteer, Peter works as a campaigner doing interviews for radio and television.
Changing Faces offers many services for those with a visible difference, as well as resources for those who want to learn more. Visit: www.changingfaces.org.uk
If you would like to get involved during Face Equality Week, visit: www.changingfaces.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/face-equality-week/
For any staff member who has a visible difference and would like support, please contact the Salus helpline on 01698 759333.