Amy Johnson

About Amy:

Amy is Alopecia UK's Operations Manager. Amy began volunteering with Alopecia UK in 2012 and became a member of the staff team in 2014. She lives in West Yorkshire with her Labrador, Buddy. She enjoys long dog walks, swimming and travel. Amy lost her hair in 2010. You can read more about her alopecia story here.

Amy's background:

Before working for Alopecia UK, for over a decade Amy worked in financial services. She worked in pensions administration before progressing to management at a firm of independent trustees, during which time she gained strong administration, communication and management skills.

Amy at Alopecia UK:

Amy helps to ensure the smooth day to day running of the charity. She covers a number of functions including communications, media, finance and fundraising. She is still actively involved in support provision through groups, events, online and individual. Amy also represents Alopecia UK at conferences to raise awareness of the psychological impact of alopecia to medical professionals. She links in with the British Association of Dermatologists and the Dermatology Council of England. Amy has been involved in many different projects in her time at Alopecia UK but counts the creation of our children's story booklets, the publication of Alopecia UK's report into wig provision in England and the development of the alopecia e-learning module for GPs as the key achievements from her time at the charity.

Why Alopecia UK?

"Being in touch with others with alopecia and gaining that valuable peer support made living with alopecia much easier for me. It was through Alopecia UK that I first met others with alopecia and this changed everything for me. I went from feeling isolated, insecure and angry, to feeling happy and confident again. In 2012, when I found out how small a charity Alopecia UK was, and that it was entirely volunteer-led, I was keen to give back to the charity that had helped me so much. I felt strongly then, as I do now, that people with alopecia deserve to have their condition understood by medical professionals and their needs met. I am proud to be a part of Alopecia UK and its work to improve the lives of those with alopecia".

Amy's favourite inspirational quote:

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. (Maya Angelou)

Amy in the Media:

'Seven Things I Wish I'd Known When I Lost My Hair'- Huff Post UK, July 2017

'12 Things People Living With Alopecia Want You To Know'- BuzzFeed, April 2016

'Adjusting to Life After Losing Your Hair'- Independent Online, September 2014

'I Shouldn't Be Approaching My 30th Birthday With No Hair' - Yorkshire Post, November 2012

Amy's Blogs:

The Gift of Regular Giving (November 2021)

Jen and Amy Reflect on Film and TV Representation of Baldness (November 2020)

Ten Reflections of Ten Years Living With Alopecia (July 2020)

A Valentine's Date with a Scalpel (February 2020)

The Greatest Love of All (October 2019)

The Daunting World of Dating (April 2019)

Hair - Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? (January 2019)

Two Lines on a Face (June 2018)

Latest

Jen's Farewell Fundraiser for Alopecia UK

After 10 years, Jen is leaving Alopecia UK and we are providing the opportunity for those she has encountered over the years to show their appreciation
Jen says farewell to Alopecia UK after 10 years

After a decade with the charity, Jen Chambers is leaving the staff team for new pastures
Time to say goodbye...

Jen bids farewell to Alopecia UK after ten years with the charity
Farewell Jen after ten years of hard work, friendship and fun!

Amy reflects on ten years of her colleague Jen's time at Alopecia UK

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Research and Liaison Manager
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Volunteer and Resource Manager
Kerry Montgomery

Psychological Wellbeing Lead
Naomi Hall

Community Support & Events Officer
Jen Chambers

Charity Development Manager

Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
Responding to the events from the 2022 Oscars

We respond to the events from the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony and the actions of Will Smith
Common Treatments for Alopecia Areata

Information about common treatments for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is thought to be an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out, usually in usually in round or oval patches on the scalp or other places on the body that grow hair, such as the beard, eyebrows or eyelashes. Types of Alopecia Areata include Patchy Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Universalis, Alopecia Barbae, Diffuse Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Ophiasis.
A Guide to Wigs

Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.
Our Statement on Recent News Events

Our response to the recent news events from the 2022 Academy Awards
Alopecia UK Support Groups

Find out exactly what a support group is, where your nearest AUK group is and how to start your own support group.
Online Groups

Links to our online groups for adults, young people, children and parents of children with alopecia.
Lichen Planopilaris (Scarring Alopecia)

Primary Scarring Alopecias (also known as cicatricial alopecias or scarring hair loss) are a group of conditions that destroy the hair follicle, replace it with scar tissue, and cause permanent hair loss. In Lichen Planopilaris, patches of scalp appear, most commonly on the sides, front and lower back of the scalp.
Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Hair Loss)

Male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss. Hairs falls out in a well-defined pattern in men, whereas in women, the hair usually becomes thinner all over the head rather than receding from the temples.