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Thyroid disorders affect one in twenty people in the UK. Could you be one of them?

The British Thyroid Foundation (BTF) is a charity dedicated to supporting people with thyroid disorders and helping their families and people around them to understand the condition. Since setting up in 1991 we have worked with medical professionals to ensure that the information we provide is reliable and evidence-based.

Our volunteers have first-hand knowledge of thyroid disease, enabling them to help you, whether by phone or at meetings. The British Thyroid Foundation is for anyone who wants to know the facts about thyroid disease. Whatever your type of thyroid disorder we will provide you with information and support.

Patient Journey Films - Hyperthyroidism

BTF Awards

Each year we invite applications for the British Thyroid Foundation Nurse Award and the British Thyroid Foundation Research Award.

We are keen to support the crucial role that researchers fulfill in providing the best treatment for people with thyroid disorders.

Your Thyroid Gland

What is a thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in your neck. It makes two hormones that are secreted into the blood: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are necessary for all the cells in your body to work normally.

Virgin Sport British 10k Run 2018

The Virgin Sport British 10k Run in Westminster, London is taking place on 15 July 2018. Run by Trafalgar Square, the Embankment, Big Ben and more. It's also a huge street party, with music at every kilometre.

We have some places left for the run - email fundraising@btf-thyroid.org for an application form.

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Latest News

Krakow Declaration on Iodine 2018 19 Apr 2018
Iodine is essential for the health of future generations. Please read and sign the Krakow Declaration on Iodine to help prevent the lifelong and debilitating effects of iodine deficiency in Europe. #IodineDeclaration
Milton Keynes Group Meeting 28 Mar 2018
The Milton Keynes group will be meeting on Saturday 19 May 2018. Dr Asif Malik Humayun, Consultant Physicial (Diabetes & Endrocrinology) at Milton Keynes University Hospital will be speaking about hypothyroidism. More details can be found here.
Bristol support meeting 8 Mar 2018
The BTF Bristol local support group will meet on Wednesday 14 March. Nutritionist Victoria Kubiak will be speaking about different ways of managing your thyroid condition. Find out more.
2018 Research Award Winner 7 Mar 2018
Prof Colin Dayan of the University of Cardiff is the recipient of the 2018 BTF Doris Godfrey Research Award. He will be investigating Morbidity And Mortality In Liothyronine Treated Patients: LT3 Outcome Study. More details here.