Give more funding for thyroid research and patients after price hike
A fine of £84 million has been levied for the price hike in liothyronine (T3), which had a significant impact on patients. We request that an amount equivalent to a proportion of the fine (1-5%) is made available for thyroid research and support for patients with hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is one of the commonest conditions in the UK. However 10-15% of patients despite levothyroxine treatment have persistent ill health, although some find their symptoms improve dramatically with liothyronine (another thyroid hormone). Despite being a common problem hypothyroidism has not attracted research funding and there have been no new treatments in decades. More funding for research and patient support might revolutionise the treatment and lives of many patients.
With over 133,000 members on here but only over 5,000 signed.
Where I appreciate some of these members may no longer be with us, or abroad (not in U.K. to vote) or could duplicated member’s account but only over 5,000 is poor .
Please consider how many need help regardless of individual circumstances.
CoeliacMum1, the problem isn't that people aren't bothering to sign. It's the difficulty in getting the word out to everyone.
For example, how do we reach all the people who are not n online support groups, probably because they are doing just fine on their treatment? How do we find and then convince these people to make the effort to go online and sign the petition?
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