⭐ Must Read: News Update - Kapook Update 2025

Stride for Thyroid this October

Walk to support the UK's thyroid community and raise vital funds Read more
Patient forums

Find peer support in our patient forums and Facebook groups Read more
Investigating thyroid nodules

Unsure whether and when your thyroid nodules need evaluating and monitoring? Our guide explains more Read more
Wellbeing and weight management

Find resources to support your wellbeing and weight management Read more

Because living better with thyroid disease begins with the right information, support and research

2500+	people assisted by our thyroid query service and helpline each year to better understand and manage their condition
7 days a week	our telephone volunteers were here to lend a listening ear and offer support
£600k+	invested into research since 1997 to improve diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders
1000s	of hours' peer support given each year to help the thyroid community feel listened to and better supported

With your support we can help people to live better with thyroid disease and fund vital research to improve treatments

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£10

Could enable us to reply to a patient medical query

£25

Could fund one hour of our BTF helpline time

£50

Could pay for one hour of vital thyroid research

£5

Could pay for an information pack for one newly diagnosed patient

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How you can make a difference to others living with thyroid conditions

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Exploring thyroid conditions

Learn more about thyroid disorders Read more
Living with a thyroid condition

Find useful information on managing your thyroid condition Read more
Information about treatments

Explore treatments for your thyroid condition Read more
Support for healthcare professionals

Find the latest guidance and training on managing thyroid disorders Read more

Share your experiences of radioiodine (RAI) treatment for thyroid cancer

Take part in a survey to help improve patients' experiences of RAI for thyroid cancer Read more
Endocrine nurses' perspectives on thyroid health

Explore tips from endocrine nurses on managing thyroid conditions and getting the most from healthcare appointments Read more
Thyroid emergencies explained

Learn about rare thyroid emergencies, their causes, and the importance of managing thyroid conditions to prevent complications. Read more
BTF becomes an affiliate charity of Our Future Health

Read about our involvement in the UK’s largest health research programme Read more

Cathy's story - hypothyroidism

Read how Cathy's lithium treatment for her mental health condition led to her developing hypothyroidism Read more
Jenny's story - hyperthyroidism

Jenny's hyperthyroidism symptoms were put down to anxiety. She's urging others to trust their instincts and seek answers when symptoms are dismissed. Read more
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. Read more
Chris' story - Graves' disease

Unhappy at the prospect of becoming hypothyroid after definitive treatment for his Graves' disease, Chris was treated as part of a research trial looking at personalised radioiodine doses. Read more
Emily's story - thyroid cancer

Being diagnosed with thyroid cancer brought an unexpected sense of guilt for Emily. She's shared her insights to support others while navigating their own journey Read more