Microtia UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families affected by microtia and atresia. The charity hopes to ensure that no one has to navigate the impact on hearing, surgery decisions, or emotional challenges alone. Our mission is simple: to provide clear information, compassionate support, and a strong community for everyone.
Our Story
Microtia UK began with a small group of three parents, called Liz, Ali and Hana, who shared the same experience – raising children born with microtia and searching for answers, reassurance, and connection. What started as a support group, quickly grew into something much bigger.
Recognising the need for a dedicated space where families could learn, share, and feel understood, Liz, Ali and Hana came together with clinicians and advocates to form a charity built on lived experience and expert knowledge. Their goal was to create the support they wished they’d had from the beginning.
We now work closely with medical professionals, researchers, schools, hearing specialists, and other charities, to ensure that every child and adult with microtia has access to the information, care, and community they deserve.
What We Do
- Support families and individuals through online communities, events, and one‑to‑one guidance
- Provide clear, accessible information about treatment options, hearing devices, surgery, and emotional wellbeing
- Raise awareness of microtia and hearing difference across the UK
- Fund research and resources that improve understanding and care
- Champion inclusion in education, healthcare, and everyday life
Who We Are
Trustees:
- Liz Jones
- Ali Daniels
- Hana Salussolia
- James Bailey
Non-executive Director
- Tina Rycroft
Non-executive Advisors
- Geoff Eggleston – Adult born with microtia
- Alex Seifalian – Professor of Nanotechnology and
Regenerative Medicine (UCL) - Michael Markiewicz – Consultant Paediatrician
(Chelsea & Westminster Hospital) - Neil Bulstrode – Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Lead Clinician for
the Department of Plastic Surgery (GOSH) - Ken Stewart – Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Lead Clinician for
Plastic Surgery (NHS Lothian) - Catriona Moffat – Chartered Clinical Psychologist (NHS Lothian)
- David McAlpine – Professor of Auditory Neuroscience (UCL)
- Walid Sabbagh – Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Royal Free Hospital)
- Greg O’Toole – Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgeon (Royal Free Hospital) - Tony Sirimanna – Head of the Audiology, Audiological Medicine
and Cochlear Implant Department (GOSH) - Celia Flatley-Priddey – Adult born with microtia
Independent Consultant
- David Gault – Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Private Practice)