WHAT YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US TO ACHIEVE
See what you have helped us achieve over the years and what’s to come!
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).
Blood clots are a leading cause of death and disability, and yet many could be prevented. Our work aims to prevent avoidable harm and save lives.
WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE HAVE...
Launched the ‘Let’s Talk Clots’ patient information app
Welcoming over 2,700 downloads in 5 months 13,000 visits!
Distributed over 750,000 information resources to UK hospitals and medical centres.
Published 165 educational videos which have received over 1 million views!
Welcomed individuals to 27 free online patient meetings
and educational sessions, sharing information, providing opportunity to ask questions, time to talk, discuss and benefit from small group support.
Hosted six international online conferences
welcoming over 15,000 healthcare professionals and 300 members of faculty from 54 countries to a total of 26 days of free, accredited learning and Master Classes.
Pioneered ‘REGAIN’ – a free
A free, online clinical psychological support service providing resources, meetings and free online referral to a fully qualified clinical psychologist.
Launched national VTE Awards sharing effective practice in VTE prevention and management.
Collaborated with nine Professional bodies and NHS entities
to increase VTE awareness, learning and educational opportunities for all healthcare professionals.
Given £17,500 in travel and research grants
Involved 53 patient representatives in research planning, steering committees and Patient and Public Involvement events.
Successfully lobbied through our networks, parliamentary advocates and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Thrombosis
to reinstate reporting of VTE risk assessment on all patients admitted into hospital.
Initiated an audit-review of 400,000 primary care records to assess patient experience and pathways to VTE diagnosis
the audit looked at first presentation, symptoms, risk factors and return presentations to diagnosis of VTE, to identify common challenges and barriers in early detection of VTE.
Welcomed over 60,000 visitors to the Thrombosis UK website from across the world.
Carried out three Freedom of Information requests
to identify challenges, success and learning in VTE provision in UK Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Mental Health Trusts.
LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025...
Unveiling our new
Thrombosis UK website shop
providing awareness, fundraising and gift ideas while helping Thrombosis UK continue its work.
Publishing a dedicated educational platform providing health care professionals with access to accredited learning in VTE.
Developing a free, clinical solutions tool for UK healthcare settings to support early detection of VTE.
Thrombosis UK is a registered charity, and our income relies solely on support donators, fundraisers, grants and sponsorship of educational events. You can read our annual report which shares detailed information on our income and expenditure.
With a small number of employed part time staff, all of whom are home based, we can spend more on resources, support and education, to maximise impact.
