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50km. £500 raised. Target DOUBLED! 🙌💚What an incredible achievement from Carly and her friends, who took on and complete...
10/10/2026

50km. £500 raised. Target DOUBLED! 🙌💚

What an incredible achievement from Carly and her friends, who took on and completed the 50km Peak District Challenge in support of Tourettes Action! Such an inspiration for our community.

Not only did they conquer the challenge, Carly also doubled her fundraising target, raising a brilliant £500 for TA. 🎉

We couldn’t be more grateful. Raising funds, raising awareness, every step of the way. 💚

👉 Read Carly’s story: https://buff.ly/o2eGdGu

Huge congratulations, Carly and team! 🥾👏💚

Join us for an insightful online webinar exploring the neuroscience behind Tourette syndrome and what current research t...
10/10/2026

Join us for an insightful online webinar exploring the neuroscience behind Tourette syndrome and what current research tells us about why tics occur.

Dr Edward Palmer will explore:
🧠 The brain mechanisms involved in Tourette syndrome
🔬 Current theories about how and why tics occur
💡 Emerging research and new perspectives
💚 How neuroscience connects to treatment and management

Dr Palmer is a psychiatrist, researcher and Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry at the University of Birmingham, as well as Vice Chair and a trustee of Tourettes Action. He also has lived experience of Tourette’s.

📅 20th October 2026
⏰ 7pm (GMT)
💷 £5

🎟️ Book your place: https://buff.ly/2OyhVcF

Find out more about the webinar on our website - https://buff.ly/hf6ekiY

Our in-person support groups are a welcoming space to meet others who understand, share experiences, ask questions and f...
10/10/2026

Our in-person support groups are a welcoming space to meet others who understand, share experiences, ask questions and feel part of a community. 💚

Whether you’re living with Tourette syndrome, supporting a family member, or simply looking to connect with others who understand, there’s a group for you.

📅 Our October groups are coming up!

We’d love to see you there 💚 https://buff.ly/Et0JpUW

WE HAVE A WINNER! 💚A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Christmas Logo Competition! We received some lovely desi...
09/10/2026

WE HAVE A WINNER! 💚

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Christmas Logo Competition! We received some lovely designs, and it was so difficult to choose just one. 🎨✨

But we’re delighted to announce that our winner is Oscar! 🎉 Congratulations, Oscar, and thank you for creating such a brilliant design.

We’ve now transformed Oscar’s design into a digital format, ready to be printed onto our Christmas merchandise! 👏💚

🎁 Coming soon to the Tourettes Action shop:
👕 T-shirts
🧥 Sweatshirts and hoodies
🎄 Christmas decorations

Want to be the first to know when everything is available to buy?

👇 Comment below and we’ll let you know when it launches!

Thank you again to everyone who took part. We can’t wait to share the finished merchandise with you! 💚🎄

Good luck Team TA! 💚This weekend, Nicola, Tom & Oliver will be taking on the Oxford Half Marathon for Team TA!13.1 miles...
09/10/2026

Good luck Team TA! 💚

This weekend, Nicola, Tom & Oliver will be taking on the Oxford Half Marathon for Team TA!

13.1 miles of determination, dedication and incredible support for our TA community. 💚

Raising funds. Raising awareness. Every step of the way.

We’re so proud to have you on Team TA and will be cheering you on all the way to that finish line! 🙌🏅

Good luck Nicola, Tom & Oliver, you’ve got this! 💪💚

Tics can look different from person to person, and researchers at the University of Minnesota are looking for people wit...
09/10/2026

Tics can look different from person to person, and researchers at the University of Minnesota are looking for people with tics to take part in the Tic Clips research project.

The study uses short video recordings and questionnaires to better understand different types of tics and help develop technology that could recognise and measure them more accurately.

You may be eligible to take part if you:

👉 Have tics, with no diagnosis required
👉 Are aged 4 or over
👉 Can read English
👉 Have access to an internet-connected device that can record video

By taking part, you could help researchers improve how tics are identified and measured and support better healthcare experiences for people living with tics. 💚

📖 Find out more about the Tic Clips study and how to take part here: https://buff.ly/CKvPqxn

Join us in Gateshead this November for a one-day workshop created specifically for parents and carers of children and yo...
08/10/2026

Join us in Gateshead this November for a one-day workshop created specifically for parents and carers of children and young people with Tourette syndrome.

You'll leave with a better understanding of tics, practical strategies to support your child, and information about navigating school and wider services.

And if your child's school could benefit from greater understanding of Tourette syndrome, we're also running a dedicated training day for teachers and education professionals.

Places are limited, so book early.

📍 Gateshead

📅 Education professionals day 20th November 2026
📅 Parent day 21st November 2026

Parent & Carer Workshop: https://buff.ly/eILAkO0
Teacher & Education Professional Workshop: https://buff.ly/u9ZcvuX

📍 We're keen to bring more face-to-face workshops to families across the UK.
Where are you based, and where would you like to see our next parent workshop?
Let us know in the comments ⬇️

We are currently seeking to appoint both general trustees and a treasurer to join the Tourettes Action Board.This is an ...
08/10/2026

We are currently seeking to appoint both general trustees and a treasurer to join the Tourettes Action Board.

This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to help support the future direction of Tourettes Action and the work we do for the Tourette syndrome community.

📅 Applications close 12th October 2026.

Find out more about the roles and how to apply here:
https://buff.ly/guUPokY

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

Join Tourettes Action for a half-day workshop designed for education professionals who want to better understand Tourett...
07/10/2026

Join Tourettes Action for a half-day workshop designed for education professionals who want to better understand Tourette syndrome and feel more confident supporting children and young people in their setting.

Led by trainers with both professional expertise and lived experience, this practical session will provide evidence-based guidance, real-life insight, and strategies you can use straight away to help create more inclusive classrooms.

📅 Friday 20th November 2026
🕤 9:30am – 2:15pm
📍 Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside, Gateshead
🎟️ Tickets from £20–£30 (includes lunch and refreshments)

Booking is essential.

Find out more and book your place here:
🔗https://www.tourettes-action.org.uk/news-854-workshop-for-education-professionals.html

Please share with teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants, school leaders, and anyone working in education who may benefit. 💚

We're delighted to be offering this new comic for just £3.It's a brilliant resource for children, families, and anyone a...
07/10/2026

We're delighted to be offering this new comic for just £3.

It's a brilliant resource for children, families, and anyone at the beginning of their Tourette syndrome journey. Easy to read and engaging, it helps explain Tourette syndrome in a positive and accessible way.

Whether you've recently received a diagnosis or want to help others understand more about Tourette syndrome, this comic is a great place to start.

Available now from https://buff.ly/JeeVKrE

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