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Changing Faces changes Peter’s life

May 19, 2021

Image of Peter Steele

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:

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.

 

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