What do we do?

 

Tourette Scotland is a registered charity (Scottish Charity No. SCO21851), who aim to:

  • Provide information, advice and support for children and adults with TS and everyone involved in their lives

  • Bring together individuals with TS and associated disorders, in order to share information

  • Produce newsletters, advice sheets and leaflets

  • Raise awareness amongst public and professionals in Scotland

  • Provide a telephone helpline for information

  • Arrange informal meetings biannually with guest speakers

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    About Us

    Tourette Scotland was formed in 1994. Formerly known as 'The Scottish Tourette Syndrome Support Group', it was started to fill a gap in support for TS sufferers in Scotland. Many people felt that it was impractical, not to mention expensive, to travel to London for meetings with fellow sufferers. So, six parents, of children with TS, got together, raised some money, and invited Consultant Mary Robertson to Glasgow. It was there that they had their first meeting.

    The three main office bearers at that time were Bob Brodie (Chairperson), Betty McGeachy (Secretary), and Joanne McKay (Treasurer). It is thanks to them that Tourette Scotland was born.

    Tourette Scotland has seen many changes since then. The main office bearers have changed and the group is now based in Perth. In 2002, the decision was taken to change the name of the group to Tourette Scotland, a much more "user friendly" title.  We moved into our own office in 2003 and this has enabled us to expand our information and support services and plan for the future.  We hope you'll visit us soon!

    We hold meetings at least twice a year, the last Saturday in October and the last Saturday in April are our two annual meeting dates.  Throughout the year we also hold more informal 'get-togethers' so please keep an eye on our Events section for further information.