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Information for professionals

Events for health professionals

Events for health professionals

Find details of events taking place about the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 1st December, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Training for primary healthcare professionals

Training for primary healthcare professionals

Learn from leading endocrinologists about the management of thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 6th December, 2021

Updated: 29th September, 2022

Author: anna woollven

T3 or not T3 webinar for healthcare professionals

T3 or not T3 webinar for healthcare professionals

Listen to leading thyroid experts debate liothyronine (LT3) for treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) Read more

Published: 5th July, 2021

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

CoMICs

CoMICs

Short videos for medical professionals providing bite-sized information about thyroid conditions Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

Covid-19 resources for thyroid patients

Covid-19 resources for thyroid patients

Find information about thyroid disease and Covid-19 for your patients Read more

Published: 8th December, 2020

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

Films explaining thyroid disorders

Films explaining thyroid disorders

Watch our patient films which explain how the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones have such a vital role in our bodies Read more

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: anna woollven

British Thyroid Association

British Thyroid Association

Information about the British Thyroid Association (BTA) - a member organisation for professionals Read more

Published: 12th April, 2020

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Cheryl McMullan

Resources for patients

Resources for patients

Find downloadable and printed resources for patients on thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 1st October, 2019

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: Cheryl McMullan

Patient information in other languages

Patient information in other languages

Our patient information is also available in Arabic, Polish, Urdu and Mandarin. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2019

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

TEAMeD

TEAMeD

Read more

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 22nd February, 2023

Author: julia Priestley

Liothyronine - guidance for GPs

Liothyronine - guidance for GPs

An update on the prescribing situation for liothyronine L-T3 Read more

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 30th June, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders: for professionals

Pregnancy and thyroid disorders: for professionals

Information for professionals about management of women with thyroid disorders during pregnancy Read more

Published: 19th September, 2019

Updated: 9th May, 2022

Author: julia Priestley

Guidelines and statements

Guidelines and statements

GPs and health professionals: Find current guidelines and statements about the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders Read more

Published: 28th August, 2019

Updated: 21st March, 2023

Author: Bethany Frost

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  • Events in your area

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    Regional events to purchase your own place in!

  • Richmond Park June Half Marathon 2023

    Richmond Park June Half Marathon 2023

    Take on one of the largest London royal parks Deadline date: 18th May 2023

  • Cardiff Half Marathon 2023

    Cardiff Half Marathon 2023

    The Cardiff University Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe Deadline Date: 7th August 2023

  • Great Scottish Run 2023

    Great Scottish Run 2023

    Experience the inspiring atmosphere of Scotland’s biggest running event and achieve something great this autumn Deadline Date: 8th September 2023

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    Thyroid and diet factsheet

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  • Your thyroid gland

    Your thyroid gland

    What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film which explains more about the thyroid, symptoms of thyroid disorders and how thyroid disorders are diagnosed and treated.

  • Thyroid function tests

    Thyroid function tests

    Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders

  • Hair loss and thyroid disorders

    Hair loss and thyroid disorders

    Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease

  • Hypothyroidism

    Hypothyroidism

    Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed

  • Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

    Read how psychological symptoms can accompany thyroid disorders and possible treatment and management options

  • Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Read about how thyroid disease can affect conception and pregnancy and its management

  • Thyroid eye disease

    Thyroid eye disease

    Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and management of Thyroid Eye Disease and how the risks are greater in smokers

  • Thyroid antibodies explained

    Thyroid antibodies explained

    Learn more about thyroid antibodies and how they are tested for

  • Thyroid and weight - the science

    Thyroid and weight - the science

    What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?

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