The British Liver Trust warns that an estimated four in five people who have the more advanced form of fatty liver disease are undiagnosed
It is estimated that four in five people across the UK who have NASH, the more advanced form of fatty liver disease, have not been diagnosed. 1 On International NASH Day, the British Liver Trust, the UK’s leading liver health charity, is raising awareness of this...
First ever Parliamentary Debate to address urgent issue of obesity-related liver disease in the UK
MPs from across the political spectrum will today – 8th June 2023 – take part in the first-ever parliamentary debate on ‘preventing obesity and fatty liver disease’ to address the growing liver disease epidemic caused by skyrocketing rates of...
Opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing sees nearly 2,000 diagnoses in first year – it must be expanded, says leading charities
Today NHS England released the results from the first year of opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing in hospitals in areas with a very high HIV prevalence. The data shows the programme success is surpassing all expansions and exposing the postcode lottery in hospital...
Managing anxiety when you’re diagnosed with a liver condition
Receiving a diagnosis of liver disease or liver cancer can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. It’s natural to feel anxious, as the uncertainty surrounding your condition can take its toll on your mental health. In this blog post, Rebecca, our...