What is ACT?
Aid for Children with Tracheostomies is a national self help group operating as a registered charity. It was founded in May 1983 and is run by parents of children with a tracheostomy and by people who sympathise with the needs of such families. ACT as an organisation is non profit making, it links groups and individual members throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The membership is diverse comprising families who have a child with a tracheostomy, plus consultants, doctors, nurses, speech therapists and physiotherapists, health visitors, fundraisers and sympathisers.
What is Tracheostomy?
A tracheostomy is an artificial opening in the windpipe into which a tube is inserted. Through this tube the person breathes. It is very important that the airway is always kept clear by removing any secretions that may form.
Why ACT?
Our intention is to complement rather than replace statutory provisions of the medical and community services, by providing the necessary encouragement, support and practical advice to families facing a trying time after their child has had a tracheostomy.

Registered Charity No.326511