The British Thyroid Foundation (BTF)

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Investigating thyroid nodules

Unsure whether and when your thyroid nodules need evaluating and monitoring? Our guide explains more Read more
Wellbeing and weight management

Find resources to support your wellbeing and weight management Read more
Raise Your Voice for Thyroid

Will you start a conversation about this 'silent' disease to help the thyroid community be heard? Read more

Because living better with thyroid disease begins with the right information, support and research

2500+	people assisted by our thyroid query service and helpline each year to better understand and manage their condition
7 days a week	our telephone volunteers were here to lend a listening ear and offer support
£600k+	invested into research since 1997 to improve diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders
1000s	of hours' peer support given each year to help the thyroid community feel listened to and better supported

With your support we can help people to live better with thyroid disease and fund vital research to improve treatments

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How you can make a difference to others living with thyroid conditions

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Exploring thyroid conditions

Learn more about thyroid disorders Read more
Living with a thyroid condition

Find useful information on managing your thyroid condition Read more
Information about treatments

Explore treatments for your thyroid condition Read more
Support for healthcare professionals

Find the latest guidance and training on managing thyroid disorders Read more

Endocrine nurses' perspectives on thyroid health

Explore tips from endocrine nurses on managing thyroid conditions and getting the most from healthcare appointments Read more
Thyroid emergencies explained

Learn about rare thyroid emergencies, their causes, and the importance of managing thyroid conditions to prevent complications. Read more
BTF becomes an affiliate charity of Our Future Health

Read about our involvement in the UK’s largest health research programme Read more
Pilot study shows earlier care after miscarriage may prevent further miscarriages

Research highlights how early care including thyroid testing after miscarriage could potentially prevent 10,000 losses annually in the UK Read more

Emily's story - thyroid cancer

Being diagnosed with thyroid cancer brought an unexpected sense of guilt for Emily. She's shared her insights to support others while navigating their own journey Read more
Lucy's story - Graves' disease

Lucy developed agranulocytosis as a side effect of antithyroid drugs. She's shared her story to highlight this very rare condition and highlight the sometimes severe physical and psychological effects of Graves' Read more
Ann's story - hypothyroidism

After being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Ann developed digestive issues. She's shared her story to highlight the links between autoimmune hypothyroidism and other autoimmune conditions Read more
Suzie's story - Graves' disease

Suzie's shock diagnosis led to a long process of readjusting to her new condition. She's shared her story to help others. Read more
Alex's story: thyroid cancer

Alex's key message is that everyone's experiences of thyroid cancer are different and all are valid Read more