Supporting a relative or close friend with pituitary disease can lead to making a particularly demanding commitment – a commitment that is very beneficial for the well-being of the person cared for – but often leaves the carer with needs of their own.

We seek to empower those carers supporting a patient with pituitary disease, so that they would be better able to offer care to the pituitary patient without harm to their own physical, mental and emotional well-being.

The Foundation seeks to support our carers with the following services:

Provision of Information
Our website, leaflets, newsletters, conferences, helpline and all other informational and educational resources are available to carers as well as patients.

Carers Pack
 We have a Carer’s Pack specifically designed for Pituitary Carers. 

 Click here to download the Pituitary Carers' Information Pack (152.95 KB)

Or go to the Contact Us page to order a copy.

Local Support
We can guide you to a local support group’s Carer Representative if one is available in your area. Carers are also most welcome at local support group meetings, so don’t hesitate to contact your local volunteer Area Co-ordinator.

To find the Group nearest you, click here.

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

Endocrine Nurse Information and Counselling Helpline
0845 450 0377
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and  Thursday, 6:30 p.m.  –  9:30 p.m.

Online Forum
Talk to other carers online at the Pituitary Foundation’s Online Forum.  This is a safe and secure environment, moderated by a member of staff.

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

Other Resources
For more information on other resources available to Carers in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, go to our Resources for Carers section in our Resource Library.

If you are a carer and would like to share your story in one of the Foundation’s newsletters, please Contact Us.