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'Front of the Class' film to be shown on CBS

Tourettes action — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:14:42 +0000

This inspiring film is based on the life of Brad Cohen, an American man with TS who fought hard to fulfill his potential as an award-winning teacher.

The film will be shown in the UK on CBS channel at 8pm on Saturday 6th February.

See the schedule

Find out more about Brad

Carpy Swings into Action to raise funds for Tourettes Action

Tourettes action — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:31:34 +0000

Carpy's Night of Swing to raise funds for Tourettes Action actually takes place over two nights on 5 and 6 March! Tom Carpenter, aged just 15, has been singing and performing 'swing' for three years since he was diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome. He uses his singing to overcome the negative aspects of tourettes.

A message from Suzanne Dobson, new Chief Executive of Tourettes Action

Tourettes action — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0000

"I am delighted to have been appointed as the chief executive of Tourettes Action. I believe strongly that we can raise the understanding of Tourettes Syndrome leading to better diagnosis, treatment and understanding

Launch of Virgin Money Giving

Tourettes action — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000

We have teamed up with Virgin Money Giving to bring you a fresh new way to promote your fundraising events.

Virgin Money Giving are a not for profit company launched by Virgin Money who are dedicated to helping charities and fundraisers raise more funds for good causes.

What is TS like?

Tourettes action — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

James Ellis-Clarke first featured in our Newsletters in 2007, when he exhibited art-work on the theme of 'What does TS look like?'. Now in his final year of a degree in Glass and Ceramics, James would like your help with inspiration for his next project.

MP puts TS questions to House of Commons

Tourettes action — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

We are indebted to MP Stewart Jackson for asking four questions of government ministers in the House of Commons last month. You can read the questions and responses below.

Four years of fate and fortune

Tourettes action — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:33:00 +0000

Judith Kidd joined Tourettes Action – the Tourette Syndrome (UK) Association as it then was – almost exactly four years ago. In that time, the charity has been transformed and Judith hands over to new chief executive Suzanne Dobson just as the organisation has secured a three-year grant from The Big Lottery.

Tourette Syndrome module at University of Birmingham in January

Tourettes action — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:32:31 +0000

As part of their MSc Clinical Neuropsychiatry programme, the University of Birmingham is offering a stand-alone module in Tourette Syndrome.

Introducing our new Groups Support Officer

Tourettes action — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:32:14 +0000

In October we announced that Tourettes Action had been successful in securing a grant from the John Ellerman Foundation to fund the new post of Groups Support Officer.

Julie Collier is the new addition to the Tourettes Action team and will be starting in January 2010. You can read a message from Julie below:

Members test new questions for Life Opportunities Survey

Tourettes action — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Three members of Tourettes Action were interviewed by researchers at Ipsos MORI, for a project on behalf of the Office for National Statistics.