Sharp 46% increase in alcohol-related liver disease deaths across UK in past decade raises public health concerns
New figures released today revealed that alcohol-specific deaths have continued to surge in the UK beyond the pandemic with over 10,000 peple dying from alcohol-related causes 2022. 76% (7635) of these deaths were attributed to alcohol-related liver disease, an...
World Liver Day: celebrating the powerhouse of our body and the importance of looking after it
Today is World Liver Day, an opportunity to cast a global spotlight on an organ that often flies under the radar, despite its critical role in our wellbeing, and raise awareness of the significance of maintaining good liver health. Nestled snugly under the right side...
Scottish ministers vote to increase minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland
The British Liver Trust welcomes today’s vote in the Holyrood Parliament to renew and uprate minimum unit pricing to 65p. Minimum unit pricing is a way of setting a baseline price below which no one can sell an alcoholic drink. The price is based on how much alcohol...
A tribute to Dr Alison Brind
It is with much sadness we reflect on the life of Dr Alison Brind, who has passed away from pancreatic cancer. A passionate and committed Hepatologist, she dedicated her life to the liver, with incredible care and much humour. Alison was an amazing marathon runner,...