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…

Support TOFS and have fun at Christmas Craft Fayre

Family fun at Christmas Craft Fayre this Sunday 23rd November at Rosliston Village Hall (Swadlincote Derbys) 2pm - 4.30pm

Entrance fee only 50p per person

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

Other websites you might like to take a look at.

Audio files

Listen online to talks from our 2005 and 2007 Conferences!

Join the “200” club

... and help raise funds for TOFS.

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