The RTS Support Group started off with a small number of families being contacted by Barbara Baron who kept in touch by phone and letter.

Over the years, the number of families involved has significantly increased, links have been made with relevant medical professionals and experts, and the charity communicates regularly with families by email and holds large well attended events.

Barbara’s ethos continues and the charity remains dedicated to bringing RTS families together to help provide support and to share information.

What is the RTS family network

The Family Network is a forum where families can join informal discussions about topics of interest and make new connections, providing support for one another, and sharing experiences about their individual RTS journeys. Families can also connect day to day through a What’s App group, making it easy to keep in touch.

Why join the RTS family network

Many families find a support system vital to help them navigate through the challenges and new situations that RTS can bring. We encourage families to connect with one another and build a support network with others who can relate to their experiences or are themselves in similar situations.

How to join

If you’d like to be part of the family network, please email info@rtsuk.org.uk, with your contact telephone number, town, the first three letters of your postcode and confirm that you are happy for your details to be shared with other RTS families in the network. You will receive contact details of other families in the network for you to make contact if you wish. We will also add your location to the map.

Putting RTS on the map

The map indicates the locations of RTS families who have expressed an interest in meeting other RTS families living within their area. The map does not display any personal information, only the town where the family is located.