Researchers in Cardiff University propose to investigate the long-term safety of Liothyronine (T3) using records from the late Dr G Skinner’s clinic. The study will use a data linkage approach that will enable researchers to analyse… Read More »The T3 Safety Study: Patient Opt-out Notice for former patients of the late Dr Skinner’s clinic
If you’ve been diagnosed with TED and are seeking potential new treatment options, you might be interested in the LIDS clinical trial. The goal of this study is to investigate the effectiveness and safety of… Read More »Thyroid Eye Disease
Recently the CMA levied fines of £84 million to those companies that caused a price hike for liothyronine, causing untold distress for many thyroid patients. Dr Peter Taylor has created a Government Petition requesting that… Read More »Please Sign This Important Petition!
We have sadly learned of the death of Dr Barry Durrant-Peatfield. Dr Peatfield was a trustee of Thyroid UK in the early days and without him, Thyroid UK would not be where we are today.… Read More »The death of Dr Barry Durrant-Peatfield
We are delighted to share news of our recent funding award of £10,000 from the Garfield Weston Foundation. The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family grant-making charity which supports causes all over the UK and… Read More »Thank You Garfield Weston Foundation!
Thanks to #NationalLottery players, Thyroid UK can continue to support people with thyroid disease. This funding will enable us to employ another staff member which means we can give even more people the tools to… Read More »Thyroid UK Receives National Lottery Funding!
Two Professors of Economics, Prof. Catia Montagna and Prof. Alexandros Zangelidis from the University of Aberdeen have been working on a project on the implications of thyroid diseases on wellbeing and labour market outcomes. Their… Read More »Take Part in a Survey on People’s Experience with Thyroid Disease
Lyn Mynott, CEO of Thyroid UK, was interviewed by Aggie McCabe about why she set Thyroid UK up, what the issues are with thyroid diagnosis and treatment and the work they are doing for their… Read More »Lyn Mynott, CEO, Interview
We want to ensure that Integrated Care Boards follow the guidance rather than continue to refuse Liothyronine (T3) to patients who need it. Levothyroxine is the standard medication for hypothyroidism but not all patients have… Read More »The 2022 T3 Prescribing Report
To raise awareness, we would like you, if you can, to make or buy some cakes or biscuits (these can be low sugar/gluten free/vegan) and give them to family and friends with a note (in… Read More »Help us raise awareness of thyroid conditions
This year Thyroid UK wants to spread the word about how thyroid disease can affect your mental health on World Thyroid Day. OUR WORLD THYROID SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST. I… Read More »World Thyroid Day 2022 is on 25th May
We are very pleased to tell you that we are partnering with an amazing organisation called The Wren Project. The Wren Project is a registered UK charity, founded in 2020, that works to support individuals with… Read More »Get listening support with The Wren Project
16th-22nd October 2021 This Thyroid Awareness Week, we want to raise awareness of how many people are #wingingit with their thyroid health because we don’t receive enough information from our doctors especially in regard to medication. We are #wingingit by… Read More »Thyroid Awareness Week 2021 Events
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The Menopause, Diet and Stress – How these affect your thyroid Our speakers at this year’s free webinar include three nutritional therapists talking about menopause, diet, and stress; Alice Peck from The Wren Project; and… Read More »Thyroid Awareness Week 2021 Webinar
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have published new guidance regarding levothyroxine The MHRA have just published new prescribing advice for healthcare professionals who prescribe levothyroxine due to reports of some patients experiencing… Read More »Levothyroxine generics can cause side effects
We want to make sure that people are aware that if one member of the family has thyroid disease, they need to keep a lookout for symptoms in their siblings and their children. In a… Read More »Hashimoto’s Does Run in Families
Dr. Hertoghe, a Belgian doctor specialising in functional medicine, is holding a free webinar on thyroid therapy on April 27th at 7pm London time. He will be talking about the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism,… Read More »Free Webinar: Let’s talk about thyroid
We are extremely pleased to tell you that Thyroid UK has won a Social Care award for the Most Dedicated Thyroid Health Support Organisation 2021. This has been awarded by Global Health and Pharma, a… Read More »Thyroid UK has won an Award!
It has been a very busy year for us and also very challenging. We’ve responded to many requests for information about COVID-19 from anxious thyroid patients, whilst also maintaining our T3 campaign. This involved lobbying… Read More »2020 Annual Report
The poll is closed Here are the results of our February 2021 poll:
We’ve re-opened our fundraising events pages and made them much easier to read. Help us to help you by taking part in our charity runs, walks, swims, dog-jogs and muddy obstacle courses! It’s a great… Read More »Fundraising events are back!
We’re really pleased to launch our new website. We listened to your feedback and have made lots of improvements: the website loads faster and is optimised for viewing on mobile phones and tablets it’s easier… Read More »Our new website is here
We’ve updated our Position Statement on COVID-19 to reference a new study relating to hypothyroidism and the risk of hospitalisation, ventilation or death.
Blue Horizon is offering a special discount via Thyroid UK for private COVID-19 tests. Tests include a PCR Swab Test and an Antibody Home Testing Kit (fingerpick test). Read more about Blue Horizon COVID-19 tests… Read More »Save on COVID-19 tests from Blue Horizon
