Patient leaflets - QR codes

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Help us put a #SpotlightOnThyroid

This International Thyroid Awareness Week please help us raise awareness of the psychological symptoms that can accompany thyroid disorders
Psychological wellbeing booklet

Learn how to look after your psychological wellbeing with a thyroid disorder
Where to turn

Find a list of support organisations for your psychological wellbeing
Seeking support

Find out what types of support may be available to you to support your mental wellbeing

Living with thyroid disorders - QR codes

Download our BTF resources for thyroid disorders with easy-to-scan QR codes
Pregnancy and thyroid disorders alert card

Read our alert card which provides key things you need to know about managing thyroid disorders in pregnancy
Thyroid Eye Disease Early Warning Card

Learn how to recognise the signs of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and where to find further information
Antithyroid drugs alert card

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

Read about symptoms of thyroid nodules and swellings and how they are diagnosed and managed
Thyroid cancer

Learn about the main types of thyroid cancer, its diagnosis and treatment
Thyroid eye disease

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

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

Read about hair loss, hormones and thyroid disease
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
Hypothyroidism

Read about symptoms of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) and how this thyroid disorder is diagnosed and managed
Covid-19 and vaccines

Find more information about Covid-19 vaccines 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

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