Infected Blood Inquiry – some people may still be undiagnosed
First published on 9th May Today, the BBC reported today that around 1,750 people in the UK are living with an undiagnosed hepatitis C infection after being given a transfusion with contaminated blood. In the report, the BBC claims that officials slowed detection...
£27.4 billion cost of alcohol harm in England every year
Alcohol harm costs England £27.4 billion a year, new research by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) has found. In the first nationwide analysis of its kind in over 20 years, the latest figures show that there has been over a 40% increase in the cost of harm from...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: Movement for mental and physical health
Regular physical activity is proven to improve mental health, quality of life, and wellbeing. It can also help improve your liver health and reduce the risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, also known as NAFLD), as well...
Take part in the British Liver Trust patient survey 2024
We’ve launched a patient survey to gather insights from individuals diagnosed with liver disease – although family members or carers can fill it out on behalf of their loved ones. Our aim is to gain a deeper understanding of your experiences if you or...