British Thyroid Foundation

YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UadB0S7Ad9U Speakers Prof Simon Pearce, Consultant Endocrinologist, Newcastle Prof Emerita, Marian Graves, Cardiff About Treatments for Graves’ disease usually involve antithyroid drugs or definitive treatment with either radioiodine ablation (RAI) or surgery. Whilst these treatments are largely successful, some people contin...

I have a poor performing thyroid which is hereditary I have to monitor it regularly and will have to go on thyroid medication for life should it fail. My mam died from complications of the thyroid failing over 4 years ago. This is very personal to me so this is why I have chosen this charity for the Dundee Kiltwalk To donate please visit Kelly's JustGiving page

Thyroid eye disease patient information event 5 September 2025 “It was reassuring to know that the tiredness, anxiety, bouts of and fluctuation in low self-esteem and mood swings are part of this disease.” On 5 September 2025, we held an online event for people living with thyroid eye disease (TED). 150 patients, carers and healthcare professionals joined our meet...

An undiagnosed or uncontrolled thyroid condition can make it harder to get pregnant. It can also increase the risk of miscarriage and harm the developing baby. With appropriate management and regular monitoring of thyroid levels, most women can go on to have a successful pregnancy and a healthy baby. It is therefore vital that women are given information and support to reduce th...

Content overview What is the role of an endocrine nurse? What are nurse-led clinics? Who do endocrine nurses typically see in their clinics? Looking at the bigger picture in thyroid health How to get the most out of your consultation Further information At our February 2026 webinar, we heard from Advanced Nurse Practitioners in Endocrinology, Louise Breen and Lisa Shepherd, who ...