Thyroid Awareness Week 2018

[lynmynott]

Thyroid Awareness Week starts on 20th October and runs until 26th October this year.

Purple Mufty Day is on 26th October. Please spread the word about thyroid disease and Thyroid UK so that when people need us, they know where to go.

For more information go to: thyroiduk.org/tuk/TAW/TAW-2...

[GosportNancy]

I wonder if my GP practice are aware of this. I have had repeated problems of getting hold of my thyroid meds when I need them. For the umpteenth time I am waiting for my Thyroxine to turn up as I have now completely run out. I had to chase it up yesterday and found that the GP hadn't signed my prescription a week after me asking for this.

Two years ago they took so long sorting things out that I ended up witth multiple organ failure.I then went into cardiac arrest and spent several days in a coma. This doesn't seemed to have changed their lax attitude.

[lynmynott Partner Thyroid UK in reply to GosportNancy]

We set up Thyroid Awareness Week in the UK a few years ago now but a lot of doctors aren't aware of this. Sorry to hear of your issues - it's disgraceful. My husband now orders his meds via the NHS medical records online and there has been no problems since then.

[victoria99 in reply to lynmynott]

Lyn: I hope it is fine to pose this query but you speak of "NHS medical records online". I do not know whether NHS Scotland has this facility as yet but I will check this out in a wee while. Thanks for all your work in regard to our members.

Best wishes

[lynmynott Partner Thyroid UK in reply to victoria99]

I'm afraid I don't know if NHS Scotland have this facility yet. Let me know if you find out?

[Zephyrbear]

I shall be wearing my purple diving gear as I go diving in the Caribbean for 6 weeks with pleasure Lyn! 😂

[lynmynott Partner Thyroid UK in reply to Zephyrbear]

Oh, lucky you! Have a great time!

[Zephyrbear in reply to lynmynott]

I will do! x