At Thrombosis UK we work with patients and medics who have either been affected by thrombosis or who work within the field of Thrombosis. We campaign endlessly for better care, increased awareness and more research into the field.

Although our efforts within the NHS have massively reduced avoidable deaths from Thrombosis - through mandated risk assessments in hospitalised patients. We still have a massive job on our hands many patients are diagnosed with a clot and given little information other than a pack of tablets, This is generally after being told their condition is life threatening. We are also seeing patients seeing 2/3 different medics before someone thinks blood clot for a diagnosis. Whilst a lot of the time this leads to either further complications or a worse outcome, sometimes these failure to Think VTE end in death. This is not acceptable in this modern society.

That brings us to our 50 for 50 campaign. Our supporters range from the extremely physically fit to people who may struggle to walk a couple of yards. So it is often hard to find a challenge that everyone can take part in. With the 50 for 50 challenge literally anybody can pick a 50 to suit them. So if its walking for 50 minutes for 50 days or selling 50 cakes for £50 whatever your 50 is take up the challenge and do it for Thrombosis UK.