Campaign urges people at risk to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
As winter approaches, so does the circulation of respiratory viruses, increasing the risk to liver patients of getting seriously ill. However, taking up both the flu and COVID vaccines ahead of the colder months provides the best level of protection against severe...
Belinda’s story: Raising awareness of liver health and liver cancer in Liver Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Liver Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a disease that often goes unnoticed. This year, Belinda Whitlock feels particularly inspired to raise awareness. Here she shares her personal story and the numerous initiatives that she is undertaking...
British Liver Trust at the opening of South West’s first liver specific ward
On Wednesday, August 21st, our Chief Executive, Pamela Healy OBE, had the privilege of officially opening the newly refurbished South West Liver Unit at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. This state-of-the-art facility marks a major milestone in the region’s efforts to...
The PROMISE study
Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) to reduce susceptibility to infections resulting in hospitalisation for patients with liver disease. The human body creates inflammation to fight infection. Our gut contains trillions of bacteria (or bugs), often referred to as...