BTF Thyroid
@britishthyroid
We're a patient organisation dedicated to providing evidence-based information & support, and funding research, to help people live better with thyroid disease.
As a BTF member you'll receive updates & articles to help you manage your condition. And you'll be part of a community committed to helping people live better with thyroid disease through evidence-based information, support & research. Why not join us? 🔗 tinyurl.com/555zw3b7

A new clinical trial investigating whether radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective option for patients with benign thyroid nodules is now recruiting patients in 3 UK hospitals. 🔗Read about the RABBIT trial btf-thyroid.org/news/new-trial… #ThyroidNodules #rfa #ThyroidSurgery

Explaining to young children about their thyroid condition can be difficult. Our short film uses simple language to help young children understand more about symptoms, blood tests and why it's important to take their medication. youtu.be/WbpzAVSurIQ?si… via @YouTube #thyroid
Did you know that if you're being treated for hypothyroidism, you're entitled to free prescriptions for all your medicines in England? Read more about how to claim your free prescriptions btf-thyroid.org/Pages/FAQs/ #FreePrescriptions #hypothyroidism #UnderactiveThyroid #thyroid

📢NEW ONLINE EVENT Join us on 3 September to hear from our experts about how thyroid conditions should be managed during conception, pregnancy and postpartum. 🔗Register free of charge at: btf-thyroid.org/Event/meet-the… #thyroid #pregnancy #conception #fertility

Selpercatinib has been approved for use with certain advanced thyroid cancers by NHSScotland. Read more scottishmedicines.org.uk/medicines-advi… #ThyroidCancer #Selpercatinib

'Whatever you are going through, it is unique and valid to you!' Alex Any cancer diagnosis, whatever the prognosis, is life-changing. Alex has shared his story to help validate everyone’s individual experiences. 📖Read Alex's story 🔗btf-thyroid.org/news/alexs-sto… #ThyroidCancer

We're receiving lots of enquiries about whether weight loss injections are suitable for people with thyroid conditions. 📖 See our FAQ btf-thyroid.org/Pages/FAQs/ #thyroid #WeightLossInjections #wegovy #mounjaro #ozempic #thyroid #WeightLoss

It’s Small Charity Week! Like all small charities, we make up for our small size by making a big difference. Take a look at our impact last year 💪🔗 btf-thyroid.org/impact #smallcharityweek #thyroid #SmallCharityWeek

📢Calling HCPs who treat patients with thyroid eye disease! Please let your patients know about this free ONLINE event with updates on treatments, research and patient experiences 👇 #TED #ThyroidEyeDisease @Soc_Endo @ThyroidBritish @youngdiabendo @bopssnews @BIOS_Orthoptics

Unlucky in the London marathon ballot? We have marathon places in events across the UK 👇🏼 runforcharity.com/charity/britis… #CharityPlaces #LondonMarathonBallot #thyroid #btf

We've compiled a list of 'Thyroid FAQs' to help you find the answers to your questions. 📖Take a look at 🔗btf-thyroid.org/Pages/FAQs/ #thyroidawareness #ThyroidHealth #hypothyroidism #hyperthyroidism #ThyroidCancer #CongenitalHypothyroidism

Leisa’s symptoms of hyperthyroidism were initially put down to perimenopause by her doctor. Leisa’s shared her story to help others get prompt diagnosis and treatment. 📖Read Leisa's story btf-thyroid.org/leisas-story-g… #GravesDisease #hyperthyroidism #WomansHealth

We've just ONE PLACE REMAINING in this year's @Great_Run Do something special on Sunday 7 Sept by signing up to the world's largest half marathon & raising vital funds to support our work. Sign up today from our homepage or at 👟👟🔗btf-thyroid.org/Event/great-no… #running #thyroid

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we join the call to #BeatPlasticPollution 🌍 Plastic pollution isn't just harming our planet — it's affecting our health too. 💚 Say NO to plastic bags ❌ Never microwave plastic 💧 Choose refillables over disposables #BecauseHormonesMatter
A huge #VolunteersWeek thank you to all our brilliant volunteers. Throughout the year, they generously offer their experiences, skills and time to make a difference. Thank you. We couldn't do it without you! #VolunteersWeek #VolunteersWeek2025 #ThankYou #thyroid

International Thyroid Awareness Week may be over but we want thyroid conditions to stay in the spotlight all year! Our evidence-based alert cards and patient leaflets provide an overview of signs, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment. Download 🔗 btf-thyroid.org/Pages/Category… #itaw

Did you know⁉️If you have a thyroid condition, or a history of one, your care should be managed in hospital in pregnancy. It’s also vital that your thyroid function is checked regularly in pregnancy. Watch Dr Catherine Napier explain #BeThyroidAware #itaw #pregnancy #thyroid