About Liver UK
Liver UK is the leading liver charity, working across all four nations to save lives and improve liver health. We support everyone affected by liver disease and liver cancer, of any age, with any kind of liver condition.
From babies and children to young people, adults, families and carers, we’re here to make sure no one faces liver disease alone. We provide trusted information and emotional support, while campaigning for better prevention, earlier diagnosis, improved treatment and care.
Liver UK is the new name for the charity created when the British Liver Trust and Children’s Liver Disease Foundation came together in 2024, bringing together decades of expertise, support and campaigning to create one stronger voice for liver health.
Our strategy
Our 2026 to 2032 strategy sets out how we will support everyone affected by liver disease and liver cancer, improve treatment and care, drive earlier diagnosis, and raise awareness across the UK.
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What we do
We support everyone affected by liver disease with trusted information and support. We raise awareness of liver health so more people are diagnosed earlier. We champion research. And we put liver disease on the agenda, driving life-changing, life-saving improvements in diagnosis, treatment and care.
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News, insight and comment
Media centre
From expert comment and trusted statistics to patient stories and campaign news, Liver UK works with the media to improve understanding of liver disease and ensure the voices of people affected are heard.
Focus on
Make early diagnosis routine
Too many people are still diagnosed with liver disease when it’s already advanced. We’re campaigning to make early diagnosis routine, so more people can access the treatment and support they need before it’s too late.
Our impact
Annual report and accounts
Discover how we’re supporting everyone affected by liver disease and liver cancer, driving improvements in care and raising awareness across the UK. Read about our achievements, impact and financial performance in our latest Annual Report & Accounts.
Careers
Work for us
Join our team and help us to transform UK liver health. Find out about our current vacancies and our organisational values.
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Funding
Thank you to our partners
We would like to thank all the charitable trusts and companies who support our work. Below you will find a list of all funders who have donated over £2,500 in the last year, but we are very grateful to all our funders, for all grants and donations.
To support us through your company or Charitable Trust please do get in touch.
Thank you to our funders
- Advanz Pharma
- AstraZeneca UK
- BBC Children in Need
- Boston Scientific
- Candis
- Chapman Charitable Trust
- Cheisi
- Community Health Improvement Fund
- Cumberland Council (Carlisle West Community Panel)
- Echosens
- European Liver Patients Association
- Eveson Charitable Trust
- Gilead Sciences
- Incyte
- Ipsen
- James Cowper Kreston Foundation
- James Tudor Foundation
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Mirum Pharma
- National Lottery Community Fund England
- National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland
- National Lottery Community Fund Scotland
- Norgine
- Novo Nordisk
- PF Charitable Trust
- Pilkington Charities’ Fund
- Robert Luff Foundation Limited
- Roche Diagnostics
- Roche Pharma
- Roger Raymond Charitable Trust
- Sandra Charitable Trust
- Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
- Takeda
- The Adint Charitable Trust
- The Barcapel Foundation
- The Florence Foundation
- The Foundation for Liver Research
- The Henry Lumley Charitable Trust
- The Hugh Fraser Foundation
- The Medicash Foundation
- The Roger and Douglas Turner Trust
- The Shears Foundation
- The Simon Gibson Charitable Trust
- The Souter Charitable Trust
- The Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust
- The William and Mabel Morris Trust
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FAQs
Do you support children and families?
Yes. Liver disease can affect people of all ages, including babies, children and young people. We provide information and support for children, parents, carers and families, helping you understand liver conditions and find the guidance you need.
Do you provide a support line?
Yes. Our free nurse-led helpline is staffed by experienced liver nurses who can offer information and support if you or someone you love has been affected by liver disease or liver cancer, or if you are worried about your liver health. We also have a helpline for families and young people. You can contact us on 0800 652 7330.
Do you support people with liver cancer?
Yes. Through Liver Cancer UK, we support people affected by liver cancer, including those who have been diagnosed, people waiting for tests or treatment, and family members or carers. We can help you find trusted information, understand what questions to ask, and feel less alone at each stage. Find out more by visiting Liver Cancer UK.
I think there might be something wrong with my liver. How would I know if my liver is healthy?
Liver disease does not always cause obvious symptoms, especially in the early stages. If you are worried about your liver health, call our helpline on 0800 652 7330 or speak to your GP. There is more information about the tests for liver disease here.
Why did you change your name and rebrand as Liver UK?
Following our merger with Children's Liver Disease Foundation, we created Liver UK to bring everything together under one clear, inclusive identity and better reflect our role as the UK's liver health charity. Read more.
Is Liver UK a charity and how are you funded?
Liver UK is a registered charity dedicated to improving liver health and supporting everyone affected by liver disease and liver cancer. We are funded through voluntary donations, fundraising, grants and partnerships. We receive no government funding, so every contribution helps us support people affected by liver disease and liver cancer. Donate here.
Do you work across the whole UK?
Yes. We support people of every age with every type of liver disease and influence change across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can find out more about how we influence here.
How can I support Liver UK?
There are lots of ways to support our work. You can make a donation, fundraise, volunteer, leave a gift in your will, support a campaign or help raise awareness by sharing your story. Every act of support helps us be there for more people affected by liver disease and liver cancer. Find out more.
What are the signs and symptoms of liver disease?
Many liver conditions have no symptoms in the early stages, but signs can include fatigue, jaundice, abdominal swelling and unexplained weight loss. It’s important to understand the risk factors and get tested if you are worried.
Can liver disease be prevented?
Around 90% of liver disease in adults is considered preventable, with major risk factors including alcohol harm, type 2 diabetes, obesity and viral hepatitis. Some liver diseases are caused by genetic or autoimmune conditions. You can find out more about the risk factors here.
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Your donation helps us support people of all ages affected by any type of liver condition, provide trusted information and campaign for better prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Together, we can transform lives.
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