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7 things to know about Tourette Syndrome – as I Swear wins three Baftas

Tourette Syndrome is a complex condition, so here are some key things to understand…

The Independent UK · Feb 23

BBC apologises for not editing racial slur out of Bafta Film Awards broadcast

Following the incident, the Bafta Film Awards was removed from the BBC’s iPlayer streaming service.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Tourette’s charity ‘deeply understands’ harm caused by racial outburst at Baftas

A racial slur, uttered by Tourette's campaigner John Davidson due to involuntary tics, was broadcast during the Bafta Film Awards, prompting apologies from the BBC and presenter Alan Cumming. The BBC apologised for "any offence caused," explaining that the strong language arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome…

The Independent UK · Feb 23

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Tourettes Action says it ‘deeply understands’ harm of slur shouted at Baftas

A racial insult shouted by Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson during the ceremony was broadcast on the BBC.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Tourette's Syndrome: How to react kindly to people with Tourette’s and what not to say

People who have Tourette’s may also have co-occurring features and conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety

Liverpool Echo · Jun 8, 2023

How to react kindly to people with Tourette’s – and what not to say

An expert from Tourettes Action explains the key features of this complex condition and how to best react to those affected. By Lisa Salmon.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

‘He’s shown you can still go on to achieve great things’: How Lewis Capaldi changed the face of Tourette’s

The singer-songwriter was diagnosed with the neurological condition in 2022, and his new Netflix documentary ‘How I’m Feeling Now’ explores how he’s managing it. But he’s not alone in fighting the misconceptions that surround the syndrome, writes Sarah Ingram

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2023

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Charities slam Channel 4's 'harmful' Britain's Tourette's Mystery

Scarlett Moffatt explored a rise in the number of people with Tourette's syndrome

Liverpool Echo · Jul 23, 2022

Teen with Tourette's quit school after being doused in water and called 'freak'

Josh Dooley struggled to make friends and find support as his tics progressed

Liverpool Echo · Jun 4, 2022

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