Information about thyroid disorders in BSL

We have worked in partnership with Deaf health charity, SignHealth, to make these BSL videos providing information about thyroid disorders.

Films shared with kind permission of SignHealth

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Joe Plater

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Team Notcutts - Marathon walk

To raise awareness and help fund more research
Leeds 10k - Fera

Fera Science are taking on the Leeds 10k!
Meet the experts GP webinar - Diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism

Hear from leading endocrinologists about the management of hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism

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

Read about symptoms of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed
Antithyroid drugs alert card

Recognise the symptoms of these rare, but serious, side effects of antithyroid drugs: agranulocytosis and serious liver injury
Thyroid function tests

Learn about how thyroid testing is used to diagnose and manage thyroid disorders
Living better with hypothyroidism

Read our tips to help you better manage your underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Antithyroid drug therapy to treat hyperthyroidism

Read about the different antithyroid drugs offered to people with hyperthyroidism and possible side effects
Psychological wellbeing booklet

Read our resources to support your psychological wellbeing with a thyroid disorder
Thyroiditis

Learn about the different forms of thyroiditis, its symptoms and treatment options
Meet the experts webinar on hyperthyroidism

Watch the recording of our webinar on hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and thyroid surgery for Graves' disease
Mandarin

Thyroid disease leaflets in Mandarin

Thyroid and diet factsheet

Are there foods to avoid if you have thyroid disease? Read about how some foods and supplements can affect your thyroid health and the effectiveness of your thyroid medication.
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

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

Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease
Hypothyroidism

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

Learn more about thyroid antibodies and how they are tested for
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

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

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

What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?