BBC Children in Need

supporting the families of children born unable to swallow

To all at TOFS, just a really big THANK YOU for being there. All I wanted was just for someone to listen and understand and you were there for me.

Jo Wright, parent of a child born with TOF/OA

Welcome

TOFS is a registered, UK-based charity dedicated to providing emotional support to families of children born with Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula, Oesophageal Atresia and associated conditions.

Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and Oesophageal Atresia (OA) are rare congenital conditions that affect one in every 3,500 babies. Learning that their child has TOF/OA can be an extremely difficult time for parents. From that first moment to sharing the everyday challenges of bringing up a child with TOF/OA, TOFS offers friendship, support and information through:

Our membership of 1,100 includes new parents, families and health professionals. Contact us or take a look around our website to find out how we can help you.

TOFS is a registered charity, no. 327735 and a limited company, no. 2202260

Latest news…

Nottingham Childrens Party

Sunday 21 September 3-5 pm

Fundraiser in the North East

Boxing Day at Redcar beach…

Interested in taking part in a study of the genetics of Oesophageal Atresia?

Find out more here

Other sources of information and support

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Audio files

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... and help raise funds for TOFS.

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