Staff and Volunteers

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Julia Priestley – Chief Executive Officer

Cheryl McMullan – Finance Officer

Anna Woollven - Communications and Fundraising Manager

Joanne Ploix - Office Manager

Bethany Frost - Office Administrator

Lorna Pankethman - Medical Query Coordinator

Pam Yau - Accounts Assistant

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Jan - Volunteer

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Karen - Volunteer

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Kate - Volunteer

Latest

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

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

Overseas membership
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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Trustees

Read how our trustees share their skills, time and passion to make a difference for the thyroid community
Patrons

Read about our patrons and their shared passion for improving outcomes for people living with thyroid disease.

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Thyroid antibodies explained

Learn more about thyroid antibodies and what their presence indicates
Diets and supplements for thyroid disorders

Are there certain foods or supplements that affect thyroid health?
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
Psychological symptoms and thyroid disorders

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

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

What is the connection between thyroid disorders and weight management?

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