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Our Training Offer
Last edited: 25-06-2024
Employers, health professionals, education professionals, and individuals with Tourette Syndrome or their families can contact us by email at help@tourettes-action.org.uk for guidance and support, which...
Previous projects
Last edited: 11-06-2024
2024 Research Studies Tourette Syndrome and self-stigma A research study examining internalisation, social support, self-esteem, and quality of life from the University of Liverpool. Online study exploring...
Download our 2024 Tourette's Awareness Month Posters
Last edited: 30-05-2024
Tourette's Awareness Month 15 May - 15 June 2024 For this years campaign, #TourettesHurts we will highlight the impact Tourette’s can have on those with the condition and those around them. As far...
Tourette's Awareness Month 2024 - Social Media Pack
Last edited: 17-05-2024
Download our Tourettes Awareness Month Social Media Pack Tourettes Awareness Month 15 May - 15 June 2024 For this years campaign, #TourettesHurts, we will highlight the impact Tourette’s can have...
Tourette's Awareness Month 15 May - 15 June 2024
Last edited: 14-05-2024
It's not about raising awareness of Tourette’s It's about challenging misconceptions The stereotypes of Tourette’s have led to prejudice, social taboo and underfunding. A falsehood with very...
Information for Education Professionals
Last edited: 30-04-2024
How can TS affect learning? Approximately 1% of school children have TS (the same prevelance as Autism). Many of those children will try to suppress their tics at school. This takes a lot of effort...
Online Support Groups
Last edited: 17-04-2024
Our online support groups are a great opportunity for the TS community to connect with each other. Hosted on video platform Zoom, our Online Support Groups Leader facilitates groups for parents, adults...
TS Advisory Panel
Last edited: 19-02-2024
Meet our Advisory Panel members! Amanda Marples Amanda Marples is a Social Worker and writer from Rotherham in South Yorkshire. She has many years experience in community mental...
Volunteer for Tourettes Action
Last edited: 14-02-2024
Helpdesk volunteers Our Helpdesk is a vital service that provides information and support to people with TS, their families and health and education professionals. Volunteering on the Helpdesk is a...
TS Champions - Class of 2024
Last edited: 11-12-2023
The Tourettes Action TS Champion programme brings together young people to advocate for and talk about TS and Tic Disorders in their local community and before their peers at school and clubs. Following...
TS Champions - Class of 2023
Last edited: 06-12-2023
The Tourettes Action TS Champion programme brings together young people to advocate for and talk about TS and Tic Disorders in their local community and before their peers at school and clubs. Each...
Tourettes Action Funded Research 2017
Last edited: 24-07-2023
1. The impact of executive functioning and time processing abilities on adaptive functioning in children with Tourette Syndrome Dr Tara Murphy, Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychologist, Great Ormond Street...
Research Archive
Last edited: 03-04-2023
Pre 2019 Research Studies European Tourette Syndrome Research Survey A short questionnaire for patients and families with Tourette Syndrome, to inform researchers about what you would like TS research...
Community
Last edited: 29-03-2023
Events Find out about local and national events run by Tourettes Action and volunteers in the TS community. TS Champions The TS Champion programme brings together young people to advocate for and talk...
News
New TA Patron
Date: 18-06-2024
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Eddie Marsan, an award-winning English actor, as a TA Patron.
#TourettesHurts
Date: 09-05-2024
Support our 2024 TS Awareness Month Campaign
TA Superstars run the London Marathon 2024
Date: 25-03-2024
Meet the dream team!
Understanding the applicability and impact of school behaviour policies on children, young people and adults with Tourette Syndrome or a tic disorder
Date: 01-02-2024
A summary of a recent research study supported by TA
TS Workshop for Health & Social Care Professionals
Date: 13-11-2023
Join us in Cheshire for an informative workshop, learning more about TS together.
TS Workshop for Education Professionals
Date: 13-11-2023
Join us in Cheshire for an informative workshop, learning more about TS together.
Make a Will Month – October 2023
Date: 01-10-2023
Tourettes Action are able to offer our service users the option of creating a free Will online
It's what makes me tic!
Date: 15-05-2023
Tourette’s Awareness month is here and what a special month we have planned!
London Marathon Superstars 2023
Date: 31-03-2023
Meet the team!
Our TS Champions get busy!
Date: 31-03-2023
Find out what our TS Champions have been up to.
TA does the 2023 London Landmarks Half Marathon
Date: 31-03-2023
Meet the team!
Our CEO, Emma McNally, takes on the London Marathon to raise awareness of TS
Date: 08-03-2023
Read how Emma was inspired to go from couch to marathon in just 5 months!
Team TA London Marathon Super Heroes 2022!
Date: 30-09-2022
Meet the team!
Tourettes Action Advisory Group
Date: 27-07-2022
A collaboration of adults with TS to work with Tourettes Action.
"Britain's Tourette's Mystery" - Press Release
Date: 22-07-2022
Press release in response to Channel 4 documentary on 19th July 2022 called "Britain's Tourette's Mystery"
Response to the Channel 4 documentary 'Britain's Tourettes Mystery'
Date: 20-07-2022
A statement from Tourettes Action
New book about TS
Date: 14-06-2022
By Dr Mandy M Barnett, psychology graduate, clinical educator and retired consultant physician
Spotlight on Danni Phoenix-Kane
Date: 17-05-2022
Experience of self-identification, diagnosis & support for adults with tic disorders
Date: 17-05-2022
A new study to understand the diagnostic journey experience of adults with tic disorders in the UK
Events
Manchester Tourette's Support Group
Date: 30-11-2024
The Manchester Tourette’s Support Group meet regularly to support the local Tourette's community. Please contact Tracy for more details tea.atkinson@hotmail.com. Please note: This group is not affiliated...
Manchester Tourette's Support Group
Date: 05-10-2024
The Manchester Tourette’s Support Group meet regularly to support the local Tourette's community. Please contact Tracy for more details tea.atkinson@hotmail.com. Please note: This group is not affiliated...
Manchester Tourette's Support Group
Date: 14-09-2024
The Manchester Tourette’s Support Group meet regularly to support the local Tourette's community. Please contact Tracy for more details tea.atkinson@hotmail.com. Please note: This group is not affiliated...
Teen Support Group
Date: 02-09-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Registration closes at 5pm the...
Family Online Support Group
Date: 19-08-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for families of young people living with Tourette’s, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. Young people and their siblings are very welcome! BOOK...
Manchester Tourette's Support Group
Date: 10-08-2024
The Manchester Tourette’s Support Group meet regularly to support the local Tourette's community. Please contact Tracy for more details tea.atkinson@hotmail.com. Please note: This group is not affiliated...
Teen Support Group
Date: 05-08-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Registration closes at 5pm the...
Family Online Support Group
Date: 15-07-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for families of young people living with Tourette’s, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. Young people and their siblings are very welcome! BOOK...
Manchester Tourette's Support Group
Date: 06-07-2024
The Manchester Tourette’s Support Group meet regularly to support the local Tourette's community. Please contact Tracy for more details tea.atkinson@hotmail.com. Please note: This group is not affiliated...
Teen Support Group
Date: 01-07-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Family Online Support Group
Date: 17-06-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for families of young people living with Tourette’s, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. Young people and their siblings are very welcome! BOOK...
Teen Support Group
Date: 03-06-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Registration closes at 5pm the...
Teen Support Group
Date: 13-05-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Family Online Support Group
Date: 22-04-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for families of young people living with Tourette’s, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. Young people and their siblings are very welcome! BOOK...
Teen Support Group
Date: 08-04-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Family Online Support Group
Date: 18-03-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for families of young people living with Tourette’s, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. Young people and their siblings are very welcome! BOOK...
Teen Support Group
Date: 04-03-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Family Online Support Group
Date: 19-02-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for families of young people living with Tourette’s, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. Young people and their siblings are very welcome. BOOK...
Teen Support Group
Date: 05-02-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
TS Workshop for Education Professionals
Date: 02-02-2024
We invite all education professionals, including qualified teachers, support staff and trainees, to join us for a half day of learning more about Tourette’s, how it can impact learning and what strategies...
TS Workshop for Health & Social Care Professionals
Date: 02-02-2024
We invite all health and social care professionals, including qualified personnel, students and trainees, to join us for a full day of learning more about Tourette Syndrome to improve the services available...
Teen Support Group
Date: 08-01-2024
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 18-12-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 04-12-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Date: 25-11-2023
Come along for support and friendship, meeting runs from 1-5pm. Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their families. Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com...
Teen Support Group
Date: 20-11-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 06-11-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email suzanne.parsons@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Date: 28-10-2023
Come along for support and friendship, group runs from 1-5pm. Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their families. Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com...
Teen Support Group
Date: 16-10-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 02-10-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Date: 23-09-2023
Come along for support and friendship, group runs from 1-5pm. Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their families. Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com...
Teen Support Group
Date: 18-09-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 04-09-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Date: 26-08-2023
Come along for support and friendship, group runs from 1-5pm. Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their families. Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com...
Teen Support Group
Date: 21-08-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 07-08-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Date: 29-07-2023
Come along for support and friendship, group runs from 1-5pm. Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their families. Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com...
Teen Support Group
Date: 17-07-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 03-07-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email help@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Teen Support Group
Date: 19-06-2023
This friendly and welcoming group is for teens with Tourette’s aged 13-17 years, offering mutual support, understanding and friendship. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE Please email suzanne.parsons@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Tourette’s Q&A Drop-in session
Date: 09-06-2023
Join our informal drop-in session, to speak with our Online Support Group Leader, Kat, with any questions you may have. This session is open to everyone. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE Please email suzanne.parsons@tourettes-action.org.uk for...
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Date: 26-11-2022
Come along for support and friendship. Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their family. Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com for more details. Group...
Manchester Tourettes Support Group
Date: 29-10-2022
Come along for support and friendship. Monthly meet up groups take place for people with Tourette’s and their family. Contact Group Leader: Tracy Atkinson tea.atkinson@hotmail.com for more details. Group...
Resources
Causes of mortality in Tourette’s and Chronic Tic Disorders: A Swedish total population, 40-year longitudinal cohort study
The experience of stigma among adults with Tourette’s syndrome
