The Pituitary Foundation provides a variety of support services in an attempt to meet the needs not only of our patients but also carers, family members and friends of those affected by pituitary disease.  We understand when a patient is diagnosed, it affects their life and those around them.

You don’t have to be a patient to access the following services, we encourage family members and friends to contact us if they need information or support.

These services include:

Information and Support HelpLine
0845 450 0375
Monday – Friday, 9:00 to 5:00

Endocrine Nurse Information HelpLine
0845 450 0377
Monday Evenings:  5:30 to 9:30
Thursday Mornings:  9:00 to 1:00
Please call only during these times.

Counselling Line
0117 370 1318
Monday Afternoons:  2:00 to 5:00
Thursday Evenings:  5:00 to 8:00
Please call only during these times.

Pituitary Foundation Administration Line
0845 450 0376
Monday – Friday, 9:00 to 5:00

A Note on 0845 Numbers  Calls provided by BT will be charged at up to 4 pence per minute at all times. A call set-up fee of 3 pence per call applies to calls from BT residential lines. Mobile and other providers' charges may vary. Our geographical number is 0117 370 1333.

Telephone Buddies Network
We have over 80 trained patient and carer volunteers acting as telephone buddies.

For more information go to our Telephone Buddies page or call us on 0845 450 0375 to be matched with a Telephone Buddy.  You can also email us on helpline@pituitary.org.uk.

Local Support Groups
There are over 40 groups across the UK and Republic of Ireland – go to our Local Support Group pages to find the Group nearest to you.

Online Forum
Talk to other patients and carers online at the Pituitary Foundation’s Online Forum.  This is a safe and secure environment, moderated by a member of staff.  There are sections for Patients, Carers and Medical Professionals. 

Click here to register on the Pituitary Foundation’s Online Forum.

Carer Support
The Pituitary Foundation has resources and signposting available for Carers including an Online Forum and a Carer’s Pack.

For more information click here to go to our Carer Support Section.

Leaflets
We offer thirteen leaflets written by experts to explain the different pituitary conditions and treatments.  These leaflets are available on this website and are also downloadable as PDF files – just click here to go to our Literature Section.