The recent government budget includes several announcements that may affect people in the TSC community. We thought it useful to give a run-down, now the dust has settled Ending the two-child limit Those claiming Universal Credit currently get a ‘child element’, which is an

A new UK study suggests that changes in some genes linked to TSC might trigger inflammation inside the body. This discovery adds a new piece to the TSC puzzle and could influence future research and treatment. We already know that TSC causes a growth-control

The nights are getting longer and there's a frost in the air - it's definitely coming up to the festive season! As part of this, we're delighted to confirm that the TSA's festive cards and goodies for 2023 are now on sale!

The first ever official international recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of TAND were recently published. This is an important milestone in TSC-Associated Neuropsychiatric Disorders, but what will the recommendations actually mean for people with TAND? Published in Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, the international

The TSA is proud to be a significant funder to TSC research around the world. We recently partnered with Epilepsy Research Institute UK to unlock completely new TSC research. The lead researcher of the project, Dr Amanda Almacellas Barbanoj, tells us all about her

An exciting new project has been launched to better understand different challenges in rare diseases. Led by Kings College London, researchers will focus on the rare diseases that are connected to part of the body called the 'mTOR pathway'. The TSA is proud to

We recently earned accreditation with the Patient Information Forum, which confirms that the information we provide is of very high quality The Patient Information Forum (PIF) is a non-profit organisation that reviews print and online information focused on health and care information. PIF award

The TSA is seeking a highly experienced, confident and capable Head of Fundraising to provide leadership and direction on all aspects of income generation. This is an exciting time to join a small but hugely impactful charity where you will make a real difference

The Specialised Healthcare Alliance (SHCA) has released an important report highlighting the obstacles people face in getting diagnosis of a rare condition, with recommendations included on how this can be improved. As a proud member of the SHCA, we wholeheartedly endorse this proactive call

The TSA Support Fund is our emergency grant for people in the TSC community, providing emergency support when the financial costs of being affected by TSC become too much to handle. Following a massive number of enquiries, we're now struggling to keep the fund