Free and confidential support service for people affected by contaminated blood
The Infected Blood Psychological Service (IBPS) is offering free and confidential support to anyone living in England who has been infected with contaminated blood and their loved ones. The service offers people the space to talk about their experiences and how they...
The MATCH trial – testing Macrophage cells to treat liver cirrhosis
This page is a summary of the MATCH trial. The trial looked at the possibility of using a type of white blood cell called a macrophage to treat liver cirrhosis. What are macrophages? We have lots of different types of white blood cell. They all have different jobs in...
1,000ft-high wing walk is a breeze for thrill-seeker Tracy
Being strapped to the top of a plane and flying at 120mph at 1,000ft isn’t what most people with a fear of heights would do for fun, but Tracy Ross from Helensburgh isn’t most people. The 51-year-old thrill-seeker recently did a wing walk for the British Liver Trust,...
The British Liver Trust congratulates Chairman Sir Alastair King DL on knighthood
The British Liver Trust is delighted to congratulate its Chairman, Sir Alastair King DL, on being named to receive a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours on Saturday 12th June. The honour recognises Sir Alastair’s outstanding contribution to public life, business...