Our first ever CEO, Dr Jayne Spink, will be stepping down in April after 5 years with the TSA. Since Jayne joined the TSA we have seen an unparalleled period of growth and expansion, and we would like to offer her our grateful thanks for

The Observer newspaper has run an article on a letter signed by 30 members of the Specialised Healthcare Alliance (SHCA) including the Tuberous Sclerosis Association calling on the Prime Minister Theresa May to address NHS underfunding to tackle the rationing of treatment. Responding to the

We were recently joined by nine employees from top fashion label White Stuff who gave up a day of their time to volunteer for us. The nine - Nick Bradley, Nicola Pollard, Marcel Byfield, Morad Lamaani, Louise Kither, Lauren Husbands, Denise O'Donnell,  Fatima Badri and

  This year’s Rare Disease Day focus is research. Today, February 28, patient organisations are busy highlighting so much of the fantastic research currently being undertaken to better understand a whole range of rare diseases. We are using this spotlight to share the work of some of those undertaking research into TSC. The

If you are interested in research into TSC, and its impact on wider medicine, then please take a look at this fascinating article by Cardiff University TSC researcher Dr Elaine Dunlop, published in The Conversation. Please click here to read the article in full. Please

Rare conditions affect approximately 1 in 17 people in the UK. Although they are living with lots of different conditions, and only 5% have approved treatments, too many face similar challenges with access to care and medicines. New data included within the Equity and Access report

It's just one month to go until the Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 and our six London Marathon #TeamTSA members are all doing a fantastic job raising funds to fight TSC as well as raising awareness of the condition. Please take a few moments to

A carers assessment is a chance to discuss your needs with your local council. The assessment is free and your local council will use it to decide what support to give you. Don't be put off by the word 'assessment'. It is not a test

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) - has developed a new booklet for young people of high school age who may have autism, or have already been diagnosed with autism. It explains the advice for healthcare professionals on how to help people with autism. It looks at

With the theme of research, and the slogan, 'With research, the possibilities are limitless', Rare Disease Day 2017, at the Scottish Parliament, was an opportunity to call on all researchers universities, students, companies, policymakers and clinicians to do more research and to make them aware