Thyroid disorders

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Please see below for reliable medical information on Thyroid disorders produced by alternative providers.

NHS website
www.nhs.uk/conditions (overactive)

www.nhs.uk/conditions (underactive)

Although alternative links have been selected with great care, Contact  cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors. Alternative information providers  give details of their quality control procedures on their website, which includes review of information by a qualified medical professional.

Is there support?

British Thyroid Foundation

Tel: 01423 810 093
Email: via website
Website: btf-thyroid.org

The Foundation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1006391. It provides information and support to affected adults and families of children with thyroid disorders. 

Group details last reviewed September 2023.

Thyroid UK

Email: via website
Website: thyroiduk.org

The Organisation is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1125270. It provides information and support for people with diagnosed and undiagnosed thyroid disorders. 

Group details last reviewed September 2023.

Support is also available from a group of families of children with hypothyroidism under the umbrella of Metabolic Support UK (see entry Inherited Metabolic diseases).