British Thyroid Foundation (BTF)

For such a small gland, the thyroid has an enormous effect on how the body functions. It affects everything from heart rate, circulation, metabolism and bones to even how we think and feel. We are a patient support organisation helping people to live better with thyroid conditions. We provide information and support based on the latest medical evidence and patient experiences. We also fund vital research to improve understanding and treatment of thyroid disease. Our services are free-to-access and are available to people of all ages in the UK living with a thyroid condition.

These include:

• Evidence-based literature and articles

• Medical query answering service

• Peer support through our helpline and online forums

• Patient webinars and events

• Films and patient stories

• Opportunities to get involved in research We also support you as healthcare professionals in managing your patients’ thyroid conditions with:

• Online training from thyroid experts

• Patient resources including a free-of-charge patient literature service

• Latest guidelines

• Research updates

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