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Aleema Khan, Scar Free Foundation ambassador, portrait against gold striped background

Scar Free Foundation Ambassador and Chief Executive call for greater recognition of the impact of scarring in ITV interview

Scar Free Foundation Ambassador Aleema Ali shared her story on ITV Calendar, as Chief Executive Richard Nugee spoke about the urgent need for greater recognition, better long-term support, and funding for research, which would impact millions across the UK.

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Aleema Khan, Scar Free Foundation ambassador, portrait against gold striped background

Scar Free Foundation Ambassador and Chief Executive call for greater recognition of the impact of scarring in ITV interview

Scar Free Foundation Ambassador Aleema Ali shared her story on ITV Calendar, as Chief Executive Richard Nugee spoke about the urgent need for greater recognition, better long-term support, and funding for research, which would impact millions across the UK.

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A small group of people applaud a speech at The Scar Free Foundation's Impact of Scarring report launch. In the foreground are Becky Snarey, who has cropped blond hair and a white top, and Becky's husband who has short grey hair, a beard, black glasses, and wears a plaid shirt.

Action to inspire better future for millions kick-started at Impact of Scarring report launch

An evening bringing together supporters, researchers, clinicians and Scar Free Ambassadors marked the launch of our landmark report - and the beginning of a wider campaign to turn its findings into meaningful change for people affected by scarring.

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The Impact of Scarring: first-of-its-kind report to reveal true cost of scarring is now live

New report reveals the far-reaching and often overlooked impact of scarring on millions of people across the UK. Explore the physical, psychological, and economic costs in our report, and discover our Research Roadmap, designed to drive change.

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Join Love Disfigure and The Scar Free Foundation in London for an evening of creativity and connection

Come along to Cannon Street on Thursday 8 October for a very special event organised by burns survivor Sylvia Macgregor, founder of Love Disfigure.

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India Gale soars through the sky strapped to an instructor as she does her skydive. They both wear blue jumpsuits and black harness. The curve of the earth can be seen below them.

India takes on charity skydive to become our latest Gale-force fundraiser

Scar Free Ambassador India Gale took on the skies - and raised almost £4,000 for The Scar Free Foundation!

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The Scar Free Foundation Summer Reception 2026: a collage of pictures from the evening, including Dr Mary Keeling, Olivia Hartrick Plastic Surgery Registrar, Dr Beck Richardson, and Charlotte Coates

Summer Reception unites Scar Free community to celebrate future of healing

An evening of inspiring conversations, pioneering research, and a powerful reminder of what funding can make possible.

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