Our story Get to know us What we do What we do and what we stand for What we do We provide the following information and support people affected by thyroid disorders in the following ways: Patient literature for all age groups about all thyroid conditions, symptoms, and treatments. Most patient leaflets are also available in Urdu, Polish, Mandarin, and Arabic. All resources can be downloaded from our website. English versions of leaflets are sent out free of charge to patients, hospitals and clinics in the UK on request A series of patient experience films which are featured on the BTF YouTube channel A comprehensive website with an accessilitlity inclusion tool to customise our website in a way that works best for you BTF News - our newsletter is sent out twice a year (either electronically or by post) to BTF members Peer support offered by user-led local support groups across the UK. The groups hold regular meetings and usually include talks by medical professionals and other speakers who help people improve their understanding of thyroid disorders and provide strategies to manage them A network of volunteer telephone contacts who offer information, peer support and experience-based practical guidance Patient and public information events, face-to-face and virtual and online peer support groups A medical query answering service Closed Facebook groups offering support to people affected by hyperthyroidism, thyroid eye disease, thyroid cancer and parents and carers of children with thyroid disorders Provide patients with the opportunity to take part in research studies and projects Represent the patient voice to medical professionals and researchers Research funding - the BTF Research Award (currently £35,000) is available to researchers and scientists to fund a three-year research project on thyroid disorders Four travel awards (up to £250 each) to be used to support endocrine nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals to attend taining and conferences We work in partnership with the British Thyroid Association (BTA) and the British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid Surgeons (BAETS). All our patient literature is endorsed by the BTA and BAETS. What we stand for Since 1991, we have been working to help improve outcomes for people across the UK living with thyroid disorders. These are the principles that guide us in our work. Vision A world where the best possible treatment and care is accessible to all people with thyroid disorders. Mission We are dedicated to providing people with the highest standard of support and information about thyroid disorders based on the best current medical evidence and individual experiences. Values and Beliefs • We must put the needs of members and people with thyroid disorders before any other consideration. • We will provide a quality service based on medical evidence and individual experience which is accessible to everyone. • We are committed to remaining open-minded and will do our best to encourage involvement and foster peer support. • We believe in a culture of success and a harmonious and rewarding working environment where individuals and teams can flourish. • We will demonstrate a professional approach to our work at all times. Objectives The Trust is established: a) to promote the relief and treatment of persons suffering from thyroid disorders and related conditions or diseases and to provide advice, information and support both for such persons, their families and the public generally, and b) to promote and support research, and to disseminate for the public benefit the results of any such research into the causes and possible cures (whether partial or complete) and the possible prevention of the said disorders and diseases. Extract from the British Thyroid Foundation Trust Deed, October 1991 Can you help us to help you, please? We rely on donations to fund our work providing information and support to help people in the UK live better with thyroid disease. Please consider making a donation or becoming a member Please donate Become a member Manage Cookie Preferences Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility