Driving treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome into the lives of everyone affected.

Reverse Rett works with clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to accelerate access to emerging treatments for Rett syndrome in the UK. Through the Rett Registry UK, clinical development, and advocacy, we’re helping move new therapies from the lab to real lives.

Rett Syndrome Information

Information about Rett Syndrome

Find out everything you need to know about the symptoms of Rett Syndrome, diagnosing the disorder, how to manage Rett  and the current state of research.

I am a parent or carer

Stay informed with practical information and resources which can help keep children and adults with Rett Syndrome as healthy as possible until treatments are approved.

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I want to help

At Reverse Rett, we receive no government funding. The families, friends and communities of children with Rett syndrome have raised 99% of funds which have led to current research progress. We need your help to continue our work.

Racing for Change


Reverse Rett accelerates treatments and a cure for Rett syndrome. Our small national team runs the Rett Registry UK, supports UK clinical trials, and works with clinicians, researchers, and industry to drive new therapies into lives faster.

Latest news

  • UK families lead the way in new international Rett Syndrome study

    UK families lead the way in new international Rett Syndrome study

    Nobody understands the everyday reality of Rett syndrome better than the people living with
  • Autumn health reminders: Protect against winter infections

    Autumn health reminders: Protect against winter infections

    As autumn arrives, now is the time to check that your person with Rett
  • If a treatment works, how do we make sure people with Rett syndrome can actually get it? 

    If a treatment works, how do we make sure people with Rett syndrome can actually get it? 

    For many years, the biggest question facing the Rett syndrome community was whether treatments

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