Our Partner Member Organisations
Our vision of a world free from the heartbreak and pain of scarring is shared by six organisations that have supported us since our founding in 1999 – our Partner Membership Organisations.
The British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
BAPRAS represents plastic surgery in the UK. They work to improve all aspects of the speciality, and help people understand modern practices.
BAPRAS has played a crucial role in The Scar Free Foundation’s history. Together with Dr. Michael Brough, BAPRAS played a key role in founding The Scar Free Foundation. Without BAPRAS, our mission of scar free healing would not be possible
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The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
The British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) promotes and guides the progress of hand surgery. They promote education, study, and research into hand surgery, and share their knowledge with medical professionals in other disciplines.
Their collaboration with The Scar Free Foundation focuses on advancing care for hand surgery patients, particularly in tissue regeneration, repair, and burns research. Together, we sponsor an annual Student Elective Awards. Additionally, the Foundation granted a two–year research Fellowship in hand surgery, focusing on Dupuytren’s disease, which concluded in 2010.
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The British Burn Association (BBA)
The British Burn Association is charity concerned with all aspects of burns care. Membership is available not just to medical professionals and scientists, but to anyone with an interest in reducing harm done by burns injuries each year.
The BBA is integral to Scar Free strategy, and underpins the Foundation’s research programme. The Association promotes burn education and prevention and runs burns care course for interested medical professionals.
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The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS)
BAAPS is the only organisation solely dedicated to safety and education in cosmetic surgery. It represents most NHS-trained Consultant Plastic Surgeons in private practice. A founding principle of the Association remains the education of the public about cosmetic surgery – especially the benefits and risks of procedures.
BAAPS is closely involved with the Foundation. The Foundation and BAAPS have previously joined forces and supported research in different aspects of aesthetic surgery.
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The British Psychological Society (BPS)
The British Psychological Society is a registered charity that represents psychology and psychologists in the UK. They promote excellence and ethical practice in the science, education and application of psychology.
The Scar Free Foundation works closely with the BPS. The Appearance Collective, established by The Scar Free Foundation, undertook a major project into the psychology of disfigurement. This project culminated in the publication of CBT for Appearance Anxiety, which is now essential reading in NHS clinics.
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The Craniofacial Society of Great Britain and Ireland (CFSGB&I)
The CFSGB&I is an interspeciality group set up for the study of cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial conditions. Group members have a wide range of expertise in cleft and craniofacial surgery and medicine and include surgeons, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, geneticists, orthodontists and active researchers.
The Foundation funds Elective Awards in collaboration with CFSGB&I, and supports annual awards at their scientific meeting.
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