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We understand that being diagnosed and living with a thyroid disorder can have a big impact on your life. We are a membership organisation dedicated to supporting you.

We work with medical professionals to provide information that is reliable and evidence-based. All our volunteers have first-hand knowledge of thyroid disease. Through our network of telephone contacts, local groups and Facebook groups, we offer support based on patient experience. We also provide opportunities to meet other patients and medical professionals at our regular patient information events.

We are also the only UK thyroid patient organisation that helps to fund research into all forms of thyroid disease.
Since 1991 our charity has been providing resources to help people across the UK better understand and manage their thyroid condition. We are here for anyone who wants to know the facts about thyroid disease.

We rely on donations to fund our work supporting and informing people living with thyroid disorders. Please consider making a donation or becoming a member.

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Published: 5th September, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

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