Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome Association

77 Wilbury Hills Road
Letchworth
Herts
SG6 4LD

Tel: 0151 342 1660
Web: www.cvsa.org.uk
Best time to telephone: any reasonable time.

Cyclical vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare disorder of children and some adults, occurring most commonly between the ages of 3-7. The Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome Association (CVSA) is an association for patients, families, carers and professionals providing support, education and research for CVS. It is a registered charity and 100% volunteer association founded by parents and professionals with the following purposes:

• To provide patients, families and professionals opportunities to offer and receive support and share knowledge about CVS.
• To actively promote and facilitate medical research about CVS.
• To increase world-wide public and professional awareness of CVS.
• To serve as a resource centre for information on CVS with affiliates in USA, Australia, Canada, Italy and New Zealand.

The association is involved in the following activities:

• Child and adult support group.
• Annual meeting at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
• Twice yearly newsletter.
• Support for research.
• Publicity to raise awareness.

Patients, families and professionals may join the CVSA for an annual donation to cover administration costs. A series of leaflets describing the syndrome, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment together with membership details are available on request. They also have an informational DVD available.