Thrombosis UK | The Thrombosis Charity wishes to increase awareness of thrombosis among the public and health professionals and to raise research funds to improve patient care. Helping people who suffer from VTE, DVT, PE and clots.

Our Vision

Our vision is for everyone to

KNOW the Risks, Signs & Symptoms of VTE

(venous thromboembolism, also known as 'blood clots')

Our Mission

Thrombosis UK works to increase awareness, support research and extend understanding through education and the sharing of information to improve care for all those affected by thrombosis.

Awareness

'Think Thrombosis' – to:

Prevention
Detection
Diagnosis
Management
Patient safety
Patient well-being

Delivered through:

Educational meetings for patients & healthcare professionals (HCPs)
Local and national awareness campaigns including 'Stop the Clot' & 'Focus on Thrombosis'
Spotlighting VTE in advocacy
Informing policy & service providers

Research

'Increase understanding of Thrombosis' to:

Inform prevention
Improve early detection
Confirm diagnosis
Educate management
Support patient experience

Delivered through:

Travel Fellowship & research grants
Collaboration in national & global research projects
Identifying knowledge gaps and areas in need of research
Dissemination of research to guideline and policy makers, healthcare professionals, patients and general public

Care

'Improve management, recovery and well-being' through:

Early detection & diagnosis
Access to reliable information
Aid improved understanding
Promote shared decision making
Recognise impact of VTE
Support patient well-being

Delivered through:

Sharing the patient perspective
Dedicated Help-Line
Secure, reliable & confidential patient support networks
Providing robust information booklets
Video, visual & written resources