Scotland raises minimum alcohol price to 65p to tackle surge in alcohol deaths
The British Liver Trust welcomes today’s news from the Scottish Government announcing plans to increase the Minimum Unit Price for alcohol to 65 pence. Responding to the announcement, British Liver Trust Chief Executive, Pamela Healy OBE, said: “The introduction of...
Parliamentary event alerts over 80 MPs and peers of need for urgent action to improve early diagnosis of liver disease
To mark Love Your Liver month, we hosted a successful parliamentary liver health awareness day in Westminster. More than 80 MPs and Peers, including the Health Minister, Andrew Stephenson MP and the opposition Health Minister, Preet Kaur Gill MP, attended the event...
Deaths from hepatitis C cases drop to lowest level in 10 years
The British Liver Trust welcomed today’s news from the UKHSA that the UK has achieved a remarkable milestone in the fight against hepatitis C. The latest data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals that deaths from the hepatitis C virus are at the...
Roadshow comes to the North West to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage
People at risk of liver disease in the North West are being encouraged to get their liver checked for free in: Barrow-in-Furness: Town Hall, Duke Street, LA14 2LD on Tuesday 23rd January Morecambe: Morrisons, Central Drive LA4 4DA on Wednesday 24th January Blackpool:...