ABOUT THROMBOSIS
Thrombosis UK works to increase awareness, support and research to extend understanding. We provide free, accredited education and access to medically approved information to improve care for all those affected by thrombosis.
Our Mission
Our priority is for everyone to know the risks, signs and symptoms of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and to support research to extend understanding into the prevention and best management of blood clots.
Thrombosis UK works to increase awareness, support and research to extend understanding. We provide free, accredited education and access to medically approved information to improve care for all those affected by thrombosis.
History
Lifeblood, the Thrombosis Charity was founded in 2002 by Professor Beverley Hunt, Consultant Haematologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Professor Alan Moody, Professor of Radiology at Nottingham University to address two important issues: improving medical and general knowledge of thrombosis, and raising funds for research into thrombosis.[3]
Our Team
Thrombosis UK is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
Annually, following a full audit, we submit out Report and Financial Statements to The Charity Commission and Companies House where they are reviewed for approval and published for public access.
Annual reports
Thrombosis UK is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.
Annually, following a full audit, we submit out Report and Financial Statements to The Charity Commission and Companies House where they are reviewed for approval and published for public access.
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US TO ACHIEVE
Thrombosis UK works tirelessly to raise awareness, increase understanding, and provide support to all those affected by or at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), commonly referred to as ‘blood clots’, ‘deep vein thrombosis’ (DVT) and ‘pulmonary embolism’ (PE).
Partnerships
We welcome your support and if you would like to nominate Thrombosis UK as your organisation’s charity of the year, please contact [email protected]
NATIONAL THROMBOSIS WEEK
National Thrombosis Week (NTW) is an annual event hosted by Thrombosis UK to increase awareness of thrombosis.
