The information on this page is for:
- Family, friends, and carers of an adult with liver disease
You can find information about caring for a child with liver disease here.
On this page:
A liver transplant can be lifesaving. But it is a very big operation, and it can take over both of your lives while your loved one waits for a donor and then recovers from surgery.
You can find out more using these links:
Liver transplant – information for family and carers
Who can have a liver transplant?
Liver transplant assessment information
Support
How Liver UK can help
A diagnosis of liver disease can be worrying, and you may have a lot of questions.
We're here for you and for your family and friends. Whether you have questions or just need someone to listen, we can help.
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