Our fundraising events!

Great North Run 2021

Be part of the Great North Run half marathon 12 September 2021 Read more

Grab your place in the first-ever Virtual London Marathon and raise vital funds to support people living with thyroid disorders Read more

Winner Joe Plater BTF Thyroid Cancer Research Award 2021

Read about winner Prof Chris McCabe's project looking at new drug approaches to re-sensitise certain forms of thyroid cancer to respond to radioactive iodine (l-131) ablation.
Patient satisfaction and quality of life in hypothyroidism

A BTF survey of patients with hypothyroidism shows high levels of dissatisfaction. Read about the factors affecting treatment satisfaction and quality of life
Revised levothyroxine prescribing guidance

MHRA guidance allows healthcare professionals to prescribe a specific product for patients experiencing persistent symptoms
New levothyroxine prescribing guidance

MHRA guidance allows healthcare professionals to prescribe a specific product for patients experiencing persistent symptoms

Covid-19 and vaccines

Is the Covid vaccine safe for people with thyroid disorders?
Thyroid disease and coronavirus (Covid-19)

Find information on thyroid disease and Covid-19. Is the Covid vaccine safe for people with thyroid problems?
Thyroid function tests

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

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

Read about how some foods and supplements can affect your thyroid health and effectiveness of your thyroid medication
Pregnancy and fertility in thyroid disorders

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

Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease
Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

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

Fatigue often comes hand in hand with a thyroid disorder. We look at some of the common questions we receive about how to cope better with fatigue