Skip over main navigation
  • Sign up
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Alopecia UK
Donate
Menu
  • About us
    • What we do
    • Our history
    • Our team
      • Staff
      • Trustees
      • Ambassadors
      • Volunteers
    • Send us your feedback
  • About Alopecia
    • Types of Alopecia
    • Treatments for Alopecia Areata
  • Get Involved
    • Work with us
    • Donate
    • Fundraise
      • Set up a fundraising page
      • Sponsor a fundraiser
      • Fundraising help
    • Leave a gift in your will
    • Shop
    • Volunteer with us
    • Other ways to give
    • GP Awareness
    • Fairer Wig Provision Campaign
  • Support & Advice
    • Support Groups
    • Online Groups
    • Service Directory
    • Living with Alopecia
      • Building your confidence
      • Other sources of help
    • Appearance Tips
    • Videos
    • Non-Affiliated Support Groups
  • Children and Young People
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • Blogs
    • Magazine
    • Podcast
  • Our Research
    • Our Research Aims
    • Our Research Committee
    • Our Lay Research Panel
    • Our Research Projects
    • Research Blogs
    • Participate in Research
    • For Researchers
      • Apply for a research grant
      • Information for Applicants
      • Research Events
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)

Fairer Wig Provision Campaign

Following the publication of Alopecia UK's report that confirms a clear disparity with wig provision in under NHS England, we would really welcome those with alopecia 'getting involved' with the campaign to try to improve the situation. 

We recommend getting in touch with your local NHS Trust or Clinical Commissioning Group (your dermatologist may be able to advise who is the best person to contact, or simply consider addressing your correspondence to the Board of Directors at your local NHS Trust - they should then forward to the appropriate persons). 

We also believe it is worthwhile making your Member of Parliament (MP) aware of the report and the challenges you have faced regarding wig provision in your local area. 

We are not allowed to give you text to copy and paste to either your local NHS organisation or MP but we do have the following tips of what to include in your correspondence: 

 - Your thoughts on the current arrangements for NHS wig provision

 - How are you personally affected by NHS wig provision? The policy in your local area

 - Why do think improvements are required?

 - What would it mean to you if any/all of Alopecia UK's recommendations were implemented?

 - What is the impact that alopecia has on your life?

 - What does having access to the right type of wig mean to you?

 - A link to Alopecia UK's report (NHS England Wig Report)

Writetothem.com provides a helpful tool to email your MP. To go straight into an email template to your own MP, click here and enter your postcode (couldn't be simpler!). 

Alternatively, you can find your MP's postal address and telephone number on Parliament's website. Click here and find your MP's name. 

The more individuals with alopecia who can get involved in writing to their NHS organisations and MPs, the more chance we have of bringing about change. 

We really want to improve wig provision but we can only do so with your help. 

Help us to challenge the current situation and bring about much needed improvements. It's time our voices are heard. 

Published: 20th April, 2018

Updated: 7th September, 2018

Author: Naomi Hall

Share this page
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Latest

  • Caring in a time of coronavirus

    Caring in a time of coronavirus

    Operations Manager Amy explains the current challenges the charity is facing and explains ways that you can still support Alopecia UK whilst continuing to social distance

  • Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    Alopecia and Covid-19 (New Coronavirus)

    A statement from Alopecia UK regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.

  • Podcast: Talk Hair Loss

    Podcast: Talk Hair Loss

    Podcasts are a great way to listen to conversations and news on the go. Join us for monthly conversations, issues and subjects surrounding all things hair loss.

  • Join Naomi and guests for ‘Talk Hair Loss’.

    Join Naomi and guests for ‘Talk Hair Loss’.

    ‘Talk Hair Loss’ is the brand-new podcast series from Alopecia UK.

Most read

  • A Guide to Wigs

    A Guide to Wigs

    Links to our downloaded PDF wig guide, and information on the NHS England wig report.

  • The ups and the downs

    The ups and the downs

    My story includes a brief summary of my alopecia journey. The main focus of my story is about self-acceptance and becoming your own best friend though-out hair loss.

  • Alopecia UK Support Groups

    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

    Online Groups

    Links to our online support platforms (Facebook / Healthunlocked) where you can meet and talk to others in a similar situation

  • Advice for children and young people with alopecia

    Advice for children and young people with alopecia

    Including fact sheets for varying age groups and helpful links

  • What we do

    What we do

    Alopecia UK works to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia through aims of support, awareness, research and fundraising.

  • Alopecia UK Shop

    Alopecia UK Shop

  • Service Directory

    Service Directory

    Find useful products and services from the many businesses listed in our Service Directory

  • NHS England Wig Report

    NHS England Wig Report

    Alopecia UK has published its report examining wig provision from organisations within NHS England.

  • London

    London

Tag cloud

#lichenplanopilaris #hairloss #realisation #supportdiagnosis

Sign up for our newsletter



For more information on how your data is stored and used, please see our privacy policy

Find us

Registered Office
Alopecia UK
PO Box 341
Shipley
BD18 9EH


Links

    • Join our service directory
    • Sitemap
    • Accessibility
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact us

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Alopecia UK is a registered charity number 1111304 and Scottish registered charity SCO44702
All content is © Alopecia UK 2018