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Stories from our community

Alison's story

Alison's story

Alison joined our Patient Panel to share her experiences of thyroid surgery. Read her story. Read more

Published: 16th January, 2025

Updated: 21st January, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Rachael's story

Rachael's story

After struggling with fluctuating thyroid hormone levels, Rachael became a BTF trustee to help advocate on behalf of other patients. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2024

Updated: 29th October, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Paul's story

Paul's story

Read about our BTF trustee, Paul’s journey with multinodular goitres and why he’s keen to raise awareness of thyroid disease. Read more

Published: 7th March, 2024

Updated: 29th October, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Anna's story

Anna's story

Read how Anna’s struggle to find information about thyroid disease motivated her to become a BTF trustee and support group admin Read more

Published: 7th March, 2024

Updated: 3rd September, 2025

Author: Anna Woollven

Nancy's story

Nancy's story

Read how Nancy’s diagnosis with thyroid cancer prompted her to follow her dreams Read more

Published: 14th September, 2020

Updated: 24th June, 2024

Author: Anna Woollven

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    Trial for heart failure patients with low T3 levels

    A new clinical trial will open later in 2026 to investigate giving T3 treatment to people with heart failure and low T3 levels

  • Harry's fundraising page

    Harry's fundraising page

    Our son was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism when he was 11 days old. This is our way to show support and bring awareness to the condition that he will have to deal with his entire life.

  • International Membership

    International Membership

    Overseas membership

  • Jannette's story - hypothyroidism

    Jannette's story - hypothyroidism

    Jannette's hypothyroidism went under the radar until she became extremely unwell. She's sharing her story to encourage others to go back to their GP if their symptoms are being dismissed.

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    Thyroid antibodies explained

    Learn more about thyroid antibodies and what their presence indicates

  • Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

    Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

    Are there certain foods or supplements that affect thyroid health?

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    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

  • Your thyroid gland

    Your thyroid gland

    What role does the thyroid gland have in our bodies? Watch our short film to find out more

  • Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

    Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

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

  • Coping with fatigue

    Coping with fatigue

    Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. Read our tips on coping with fatigue

  • Thyroid and weight - the science

    Thyroid and weight - the science

    What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?

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