Category Archives: General

Good news! AmazonSmile is now available in the Amazon Shopping app on iPhones and Android phones, making it even easier to support Caring Matters Now!


Researchers from the Centre for Appearance Research at UWE Bristol are looking for people with CMN who are experiencing psychological / social difficulties related to looking different, to test ACT It Out, a prototype mobile app.

Can we please ask you to take a little time to participate and help us all better understand the support needs of you, as parents of children with CMN.

We are pleased to announce that Caring Matters Now has a guaranteed place in the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon. 


On 26th – 28th June 2020, we held our first ever online CMN Conference. We welcomed 82 families and individuals with CMN to our programme of events – it was wonderful to see you all!

We are excited to announce that Ronnie the Bear has had babies (!!) – and we now have lots of Ronnie the Bear’s ready to be loved by all our members and supporters. You can now purchase your very own Ronnie the Bear.

We are excited to launch the Young Ambassadors Programme for all registered young people affected by CMN (13 to 19 years).

You are invited to take part in our creative competition! We would like you to turn our CMN logo into a beautifully colourful rainbow design in support of our amazing NHS.

Dear Friends I do hope that during this difficult time you and your family are taking care and keeping well. Like other charities, our Trustees and members of staff, have had to make big adjustments over the last couple of weeks, yet with the aim of continuing to be there for you during these uncertain…

Are you stuck at home? Bored of schoolwork? Want something positive to focus on? 
Are you aged 14-17 years old and have visible CMN or numerous CMN either on your face and/or arms/hands? 
Do you think having CMN can be a positive experience in some ways?  
We want to hear about your experience as a young person with CMN.